Terri Weiss
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Terri L. Weiss is listed in Best Lawyers in America and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and has had numerous professional articles published on family law issues. She strives to be agenda-free and pragmatic to the core, knowing full well it’s sometimes easier said than done. She maintains a blog, www.bedroom-to-courtroom.blogspot.com, and is currently working on a novel.

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The Crux of Divorce Decisions is The Smell Test

Posted May 11, 2011 | 17:09:06 (EST)

The decision and order are out. Your lawyer flips to the last page, the only one that really matters.

Who won the motion? How much will you be paying for support, and for how long? Is your company going to be drawn into your divorce case? Is the trial...

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The Lousiest Family Court Order

Posted February 25, 2011 | 21:17:07 (EST)

Let's discuss the bad, no, let's make that the absolute worst, court order in family law cases where kids are involved: The temporary order of protection, more affectionately known as the TOP.

First, a disclaimer: Some TOPs have validity, and some actually work. There are people who seriously need...

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Why Do People Hate Divorce Lawyers So Much?

Posted January 19, 2011 | 03:04:58 (EST)

Divorce lawyers. Otherwise known as dirtbags, bottom-feeders, thieves, morons--go ahead, you name it, we're used to it. The tirades that often show up here on the Huffington Post, and on other web sites when the word 'divorce' is mentioned, are pretty intense. Yep, lots of people have horror stories and,...

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Lawyers Check Out Potential Clients

Posted December 31, 2010 | 02:16:33 (EST)

Surviving the holidays? Biding your time until the kids return to school before you consult a matrimonial lawyer? Reading up on how to pick one? There are tons of articles out there on how to pick the 'right' lawyer and avoid the 'wrong' one.

Whoa. You're not the only...

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Real-Life Court Prep

Posted December 14, 2010 | 10:00:30 (EST)

Okay, you've got a big day ahead of you. Your lawyer's told you to meet her on the fourth floor of the
courthouse at 9 am for the 9:30 calendar call.

First order of business: What to wear. Nothing too casual, nothing too flashy. Revealing too much
won't...

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