Seasoned Litigator Joseph Lambson Joins Margulis Gelfand 

St. Louis, MO—Joseph Lambson, a veteran Missouri family law attorney and founding member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, has joined the Margulis Gelfand law firm as a partner.  “Joe’s reputation and experience in spearheading sophisticated cases make him one of the most sought after family law and civil litigation attorneys inContinue reading “Seasoned Litigator Joseph Lambson Joins Margulis Gelfand “

Ability to pay Not a Factor in Considering Award of Attorney Fees in Grandparent Visitation Cases

C.T., Respondent, v. J.L.L., Appellant.  A common question that arises in custody cases is whether the other party can be required to pay for attorney’s fees and expenses. As a general principle, litigants pay their own costs and attorney’s fees associated with litigation. However, in domestic relations litigation, there are statutes that authorize a courtContinue reading “Ability to pay Not a Factor in Considering Award of Attorney Fees in Grandparent Visitation Cases”

Court can Impute Income To a Parent When Reduction in Income is Voluntary

Bethany D. Harris vs. Douglas L. Harris  A calculation of child support and maintenance requires the court to ascertain the income of both parties. Changes in income by a parent or spouse can significantly affect how much support is paid and received by lesser-earning spouses and children.  In child support cases, the court is allowedContinue reading “Court can Impute Income To a Parent When Reduction in Income is Voluntary”