In the 2013 film Philomena, Dame Judy Dench plays Philomena Lee, a woman who gave birth to a son in an Irish convent for unwed mothers in 1952. Without Philomena’s knowledge or consent, the child, Anthony, was sent to the…
In today’s economy, it may be financially challenging for spouses contemplating divorce to maintain two separate residences. Especially when children are involved, a couple may therefore choose to live separate lives under one roof, with separate bedrooms, finances, etc. …
Back in the early 2000s, Hollywood stars Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were the epitome of America’s sweetheart, gracing television screens weekly on MTV’s “Newlyweds”. Today, the couple has been apart for more than a decade. However Simpson raised…
Child custody battles can be complex, and often bring out the best and the worst in those involved. At Fisher & Van Thiel we act on behalf of mothers, fathers, and other family members in their efforts to have the…
Just over 450 miles away from us here in Carlsbad, California is a trial which has finally been placed in the hands of San Francisco family law judge, Superior Court Judge Anne-Christine Massullo. The trial involves frozen embryos and a…
Dennis Burns, a father whose children were taken to Argentina by their mother, has regained custody of his two young daughters after fighting for fathers rights in US and Argentinian courts. Court Order Favors Father’s Rights The custody…
