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I’ve previously blogged about issues surrounding the Agreement to Arbitrate and how that may be set aside in certain circumstances. But what about a case where the Agreement to Arbitrate is legally sufficient, but the arbitration itself was problematic?
In that case, the party taking issue with the arbitration would…
Continue Reading Vacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part IIn anticipation of this series, I reached out to some former clients and asked them: …
Continue Reading Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part II – Gather Your ProofsHolidays with a Narcissistic Co-Parent: How to Create a More Harmonious and Magical Season for your Children
Holidays are a magical time, full of whimsy, togetherness, and memory-making pastimes. Thanksgiving is my…
Continue Reading Holidays with a Narcissistic Co-Parent: How to Create a More Harmonious and Magical Season for your ChildrenIf you learn nothing else from my blog series on Arbitrations in the Bais Din…
Continue Reading Do Not Sign Agreement to Arbitrate Without the Advice of a LawyerThe Latest
Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part I – Talk to A Divorce Attorney First.
One of the questions I am often asked is: what is the number one piece of advice you would give to someone at the beginning of his or her divorce?…
Continue Reading Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part I – Talk to A Divorce Attorney First.This US Weekly article of the 101 “splits” in 2022 – before the year is even over – got me thinking about the clickbait nature of divorce for celebrities (the…
Continue Reading When Divorce is ClickbaitIn a prior blog post, Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues, I discussed the absolute necessity of the Umpire/Arbitrator’s Disclosure and the fact that…
Continue Reading Arbitration Questionnaire Versus Umpire/Arbitrator’s DisclosureFollowing up on my blog post regarding Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues, this post will focus on some more substantive issues that could…
Continue Reading Duress as a Defense to Bais Din Agreements to ArbitrateLet’s start this one with a hypothetical. A divorce action has been filed against you by your spouse. A very important court date is coming up regarding the children and…
Continue Reading Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural IssuesProhibition Against Dayanim Assuming Dual Roles in Custody Arbitrations in Bais Din
Arbitrations can sometimes take on a more informal tone than an in-court proceeding. The entire vibe of the proceeding can be more relaxed; there’s usually no bailiff, nobody is wearing…
Continue Reading Prohibition Against Dayanim Assuming Dual Roles in Custody Arbitrations in Bais DinIt’s November 1st… “All I want for Christmas” was on every radio station at 12 a.m., Target stores have rapidly replaced all Halloween aisles with winter holiday decor, the rush…
Continue Reading Five Holiday Season Tips for Separated Parents with ChildrenFigure in shape of people and wooden gavel on light table. Family law concept
In my last blog post, I reviewed the requirements for parties to submit their marital disputes…
Continue Reading Considerations for Custody Arbitrations in Bais DinA Bais Din (also known as a Beth Din, Beit Din, or Beis Din), is a Rabbinical Court that resolves all types of disputes between people of the Jewish…
Continue Reading Bais Din: What is it and How is it Relevant to Divorce Proceedings?The Family Law Practice Group
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