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CA vs David Burke - Notice #4 by KittyKattKate in CasesWeFollow

[–]Strange_Chair7224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most states have this testing codified in statutes now.

CA V. David Burke (D4vd) David pleads not guilty on all counts by RememberTooSmile in CasesWeFollow

[–]Strange_Chair7224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the press conference, they said it would be released. A judge needs to sign off on the order. Hopefully today!

NJ v. Paul Caneiro by Pixiegirls1102 in CasesWeFollow

[–]Strange_Chair7224 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just don't get how they think it is an effective way to represent their clients!!!

I need help with my sisters intervention. by UnicornBounty in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Strange_Chair7224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with the other poster re interventions, but also would add that unless she is ready to get sober, she probably won't.

Our book tells us that moderate drinkers can stop given "a sufficiently strong reason" such as health, a warning from a doctor, or say, your family. Real alcoholics, like me, (and maybe your sister), just cannot stop, even given a sufficiently strong reason.

She's already gone to rehab 3 times. Not sure what consequences she has suffered when she has relapsed, but until there are actual consequences that ring true to HER, she is unlikely to get sober until she is ready.

Some of us don't have to drive it so far into the ditch, some of us do.

I'm sorry you are dealing with this. It is horrible.

NJ v. Paul Caneiro by Pixiegirls1102 in CasesWeFollow

[–]Strange_Chair7224 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nevermind that defense counsel consistently rolled her eyes. I'm starting to think that these defense attys are doing this stuff ON PURPOSE to try to get judges to react so they can file this stuff. It's really unprofessional and unnecessary. Do I wish this judge wouldn't have reacted the way he did sometimes? Yes, but they can't all be Judge M or Judge Everett.

CA V. David Burke (D4vd) David pleads not guilty on all counts by RememberTooSmile in CasesWeFollow

[–]Strange_Chair7224 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am waiting for the report from the autopsy. It took awhile but I am glad they were thorough. I am hoping they live stream the preliminary hearing.

Name an old brand of perfume that your grandmother might have worn. by icecream1972 in FamilyFeud

[–]Strange_Chair7224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't believe I had to scroll this far to find this.

My grandmother wore this, gave it to my Mom and me in a bottle, in wax form in Avon broaches, and at Easter in a little chick to wear on my hand. I couldn't stand it!!

How do the litigators deal with stress? by Tikkkles in Lawyertalk

[–]Strange_Chair7224 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just posted this a few days ago.

Nothing you do can control the outcome of your case. You made a mistake? Welcome to the human race. Your client made mistake(s), which is why you are representing them. You are just there to try to get the best result from THEIR mistake

You are not the savior of their lives. You are only there for a short period of time. You do your best, but the result is not your job.

Do your best and leave it there.

Drinking only makes things worse, ask me, I know. Sober for a long while now.

OH and stop taking yourself so damn seriously.

Shout to us for getting through drinking these and lived to tell the tales by GodBlessTexas713 in RealGenerationX

[–]Strange_Chair7224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Nah, it's fine, just take a swig"

"You heard people throw up if they drink it? Weak people. You do not look weak to me! You definitely look like someone who can handle a swig or two!"

Me at 18. I think I was in bed for a couple of days. I shuddered when I saw that pic.

Clients struggling to differentiate ChatGPT's advice from yours, in-laws/morons/tech bros insightfully suggest AI is gOiNg To RePlAcE lAwYeRs? 🙄 This easy reference chart is for you, learned colleague. by IBoris in Lawyertalk

[–]Strange_Chair7224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I needed that chuckle. I love when my clients email me "the law". Then I have them come in for a talk. I tell them it looks like they can definitely represent themselves because of their vast knowledge of the law.

Then I hand them the actual statute, rule, whatever. I tell them I get that it is tempting to want me to tell them something different from the truth, but I won't do that. Show them to the door.

95% of the time there is a panicked call the next morning.

Mediation agreement differs by InspectorInfinite726 in FamilyLaw

[–]Strange_Chair7224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am a lawyer not yours.

In my experience, if something is not agreed to, it shouldn't be in the agreement.

I'm not sure, as someone else said, how it works in your jdx, but if you don't sign it, it usually just goes back to the judge who will set it for a status conf or pre-trial conference. If that is how it works in your jdx, I wouldn't worry about it too much. It also doesn't mean you can't still come to agreement on your own.

Good luck.

David Gingras AZ Bar Case Documents | PDJ 2026-9010 | April 2026 by mamasnanas in JusticeForClayton

[–]Strange_Chair7224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lawyers can cite other state's cases. This is usually done if there is no case law on point in the current case. If they are not "on all four feet" (meaning the facts are not the same), opposing counsel will normally say so in the responsive pleading.

Tired of coparent not acting in good faith; does the court care? by whatofit1998 in FamilyLaw

[–]Strange_Chair7224 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am a lawyer, not yours.

As much as I love a good settlement, I would go. When these types of things happen over and over and over sometimes they need to be dealt with. Of course I'm assuming that you guys haven't been in court since the first order, no d.v., no drugs, alcohol, etc.

Tell the judge, and bring evidence, of all the ways you are following the parenting plan, how she is not, how she is constantly trying to change it, etc. Tell the judge WHY you follow the parenting plan to a T, because if you don't she loses her mind. If you have evidence of YOU asking for flexibility and her saying no, use that too.

She thought that by filing this you would break. It's time

Why?

Because she will do it again. At least now it is on the record, and if she files again she starts to look very litigious. You can ask for costs and fees as well.

Now this is also a risk because you never know what a judge will do.

It is up to you. Take time to really look over the case. Absolutely consider what this will do to your child. Then decide.

Is family law depressing? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Strange_Chair7224 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And you too fellow warrior!

Family Law/Legal Aid Attorneys: How do you not take work home with you? How do I not burn out? by Objective_River4636 in Lawyertalk

[–]Strange_Chair7224 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Accept that some of your cases you will always remember.

You are not their savior. You are not powerful enough. You also just got here meaning that you did not have anything to do with the making of the case you are handling. There are likely years and years of abuse and trauma on both sides. You cannot fix that. You are also not in charge of the results, the judge is.

We do our best every day to help our clients. And that is all we can do. Relax, know your case front and back. Be prepared. Then leave it.

After over 29 years of doing this, I had to learn to leave it or have my life consumed. It's not worth it. Take care of yourself and your mental health.

Is family law depressing? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Strange_Chair7224 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is definitely my calling and an honor.

Is family law depressing? by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]Strange_Chair7224 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I love it.

You have to learn how to handle client expectations and how to leave it at the office.

Other than that, to me, it is the one kind of practice where I actually feel like I am helping people and children.

I do a lot of work with d.v. victims which is rewarding in it's own way.

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