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He Pays, She Pays: Calculating Child Support

by The Law Firm for Family Law on 5/24/2013

Anyone with children can tell you that kids come at a cost — but other than a vague sense that their wallet is constantly open, most parents probably could not say exactly how much; until divorce comes into the picture. At...more

Domicile Election for Non-UK Domiciled Spouses and Civil Partners

by Rasha Albazaz, Martyn Gowar, Clare Morison | McDermott Will & Emery on 5/24/2013

Non-UK domiciled individuals who have a UK domiciled spouse or civil partner now have the option to elect to be treated as domiciled in the United Kingdom for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. This will enable them to receive...more

From Custody Battle to Parenting Plan

by The Law Firm for Family Law on 5/23/2013

For years, child custody arrangements tended to look at the rights of a non-custodial parent as visitation — as if the entire role of that parent was to drop in and visit, like a friendly neighbor or a cousin from out of...more

Minnesota Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 5/23/2013

On May 14, 2013 Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. +2013 Bill Text MN H.B. 1054....more

Estate Planning Alert: New Civil Marriage Law Could Increase Income Tax Costs, May Offer Estate Tax Benefits

by Michelle Rehbein, Shane Swanson | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 5/22/2013

On May 14, 2013, Governor Dayton signed a bill modifying Minnesota Statutes Sections 517 and 518. The bill enacts changes in Minnesota's marriage law, effective August 1, 2013....more

Should I Have A Premarital Agreement?

by Laurence Hirsch | Jaburg Wilk on 5/22/2013

A prenuptial agreement is a binding legal document between a prospective husband and wife, which addresses the financial consequences of their marriage ending....more

Modification, Change is Hard

by Nancy Van Tine | Burns & Levinson LLP on 5/22/2013

I hope you all are enjoying this gorgeous weather, I love it! We have been very busy here since March with a number of modification cases, as the new Alimony Law allowed for a large group of payors to file for modification...more

Hire A Lawyer With Fiscal Knowledge

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 5/22/2013

Divorces often require complicated financial calculations. Finance isn’t part of any law school curriculum. It’s become a huge problem....more

Beat it, Granny! Colorado Takes Strict Stance on Great-Grandparent Visitation

by Albertina Webb | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 5/22/2013

When a legal custodian refuses to allow visitation, many states have statutes which allow grandparents (and sometimes siblings) to apply to the court for an order for visitation. In New Jersey, N.J.S.A 9:2-7.1 mandates that a...more

Can an Expectant Mother who is the Victim of Domestic Violence Obtain a Restraining Order on Behalf of her Unborn Child?

by Cheryl Connors | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 5/22/2013

A seventeen year old girl who was brutally beaten by four individuals in an attempt to terminate her pregnancy has scored a legal victory for her unborn child....more

Is Your Spouse Concealing Assets?

by Edward Amaral on 5/22/2013

The division of assets and liabilities can be one of the most difficult tasks in a divorce today. Many people commit to marriage without a Pre-Nuptial Agreement or without substantial knowledge of their fiancé’s financial...more

What Exactly Is Community Property Law In Arizona And Why Does It Matter?

by Laurence Hirsch | Jaburg Wilk on 5/21/2013

Arizona is a community property state and community property law controls the division of all assets of your marital estate....more

Dustin Hoffman On Father’s Rights

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 5/21/2013

Kramer vs. Kramer was far ahead of its time. In the 1979 film, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Ted, made a case for custody of his son, asking...more

Why Celebrities Choose Divorce Mediation

by Jonathan Starr on 5/21/2013

Most high-profile celebrities chose divorce mediation instead of litigation because it has advantages for anyone entering into the difficult and emotional decision to end a marriage. Divorce mediation is a less combative...more

Business Valuation in Divorce - Choosing a Valuation Expert

by Mitchell Reichman | Jaburg Wilk on 5/20/2013

Whenever a privately held business is among the assets in a dissolution proceeding, certain fundamental issues must be addressed in the context of determining the value of the business. If the business is relatively small in...more

Employment And Labor Law Alert: Minnesota's Same-Sex Marriage Law: Effects On Employers

by Angela Bohmann, Jewelie Grape, Christina Sans | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 5/20/2013

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Governor Dayton signed into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota (H.F. 1054 and S.F. 925), effective August 1, 2013....more

Is There a Child Support “Loophole” in Premarital Agreements?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 5/20/2013

Premarital agreements allow individuals to make agreements about their property rights and even with regard to future spousal support, although the latter involves complications and special considerations related to...more

Jaden Smith Walks Back Request for Emancipation from Family

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 5/20/2013

Jaden Smith, son of entertainment sensations Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, asked to be legally emancipated from his parents, only to change his mind....more

Mediating Your Prenuptial Agreement

by Edward Amaral on 5/16/2013

When a couple is engaged and planning their wedding it is a happy time in each of their lives, perhaps the best of times. Consideration of a divorce is probably not an option at this point. However, with the national...more

Delaware Is Next State To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 5/16/2013

Delaware is now the 11th state to permit same-sex marriage under a new law that will go into effect on July 1, 2013. This follows Rhode Island's passage of a similar law last week. +2013 Bill Text DE H.B. 75....more

What Gay Couples Can Expect If DOMA Falls

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) before its summer recess, and legal experts are already in disarray over what the ruling could mean for same-sex...more

DOMA Project Explains Green Card “Basics” for Same-Sex Couples

by Ronald Shapiro on 5/15/2013

The DOMA Project, a non-profit group fighting to stop deportations and separations of same-sex bi-national couples who are immigration casualties of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), has created a video about “green card...more

What is Family Law Mediation?

by Edward Amaral on 5/15/2013

Family law mediation is an alternative to fighting in court with the other party. Instead of court, parties who decide to use mediation work with a neutral third party certified mediator, at Online Divorce Mediation (ODM),...more

Minnesota Gov. Signs Marriage Equality into Law

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 5/15/2013

Months after Minnesota voters declined to enshrine a ban on gay marriage in the state constitution, Gov. Mark Dayton today signed a bill that permits gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot....more

Proposed Family Law Legislation Prohibiting Foreign Laws Fails To Pass In Florida Senate

by Rafael R. Ribeiro | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 5/14/2013

In a previous post, I discussed Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 351, which were proposed bills that would have prohibited the application of foreign laws in family law disputes pending in the State of Florida unless the foreign...more

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