On March 11 the South Carolina Supreme Court adopted the Report and Settlement Agreement of a Court-Appointed Special Referee which found that LegalZoom is not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in South Carolina. The case is Medlock v. LegalZoom.com, Inc., (Case No. 2012-208067). Some of the factors that appear to have influenced the decision are: (1) LegalZoom’s website clearly indicates that it is not a law firm or a substitute for a lawyer; (2) LegalZoom does not provide legal advice to its customers; (3)
Mothers’ Day
Both of my parents taught me a great deal about parenting. But today let’s focus on mothers. Historically, mothers have been viewed, or perhaps romanticized, as the nurturing parent. Fathers were the bread-winners, the providers. Today most families have two working parents and parenting roles have both changed and blurred. Parenting has become more collaborative, with both parents playing an active role in raising the children. Mom may be bringing home the bacon while dad is changing diapers. Dad may be cooking dinner while mom is doing
The Blame Game
During the last week of January 2014, winter storm Leon hit the southeast. In Atlanta things got nasty. Even though there was a winter advisory that quickly escalated to a winter storm warning, the kids went to school and the adults went to work. When it became apparent that Atlanta was going to get at least two inches of snow, all the businesses, all the schools and all the governmental offices sent their people home at the same time. Gridlock on the Interstates. People ended
Should joint custody be the presumption?
Joint custody can mean different things in different situations. If the parties share joint legal custody, it may mean that they share the decision-making authority for decisions affecting the children. Sharing joint physical custody means that the children divide their time with the parents in something that approaches equal time with each parent. Why is joint custody good? Numerous studies have shown that children in joint custody arrangements develop better family relationships, do better in school, have higher self-esteem and exhibit fewer behavioral and developmental
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