Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disaster can create sudden and dangerous situations for families. They can make homes unsafe, cause roads to close, and shut down schools, and families may need to evacuate with little warning. For parents who share custody, a natural disaster can create another problem: What happens if the existing custody […]

At first glance, it may seem like Quebec’s Unified Family Tribunal (UFT) has no impact on family law in the United States. However, family law reform rarely stops at the border. The UFT offers a useful lens for attorneys, judges, and policymakers throughout the United States. What Quebec’s Unified Family Tribunal Actually Does Quebec created […]

Relocation and custody disputes are nothing new. Family courts have been adjudicating these types of cases for years. Parents need (or want) to move for a variety of reasons such as pursuing new job opportunities or wanting to be closer to their family. But what happens if the relocation request is due to environmental factors […]

When it comes to estate planning, many people think of wills, trusts, and dividing up assets. But for parents of minor children, one of the most important decisions to make is choosing a legal guardian. If something unexpected happens to you, who will step in to raise and care for your children? At LPEP, we […]

People move for many reasons – a new job, getting married or remarried, to be closer to family, access to better education or employment opportunities, wanting a change of scenery or climate, etc. If you’re planning to move but have a child custody agreement in place, however, you will need to consider some additional steps […]