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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

Argument Report: The Constitutional Implications of Advance Payment Retainers and Divorce Claw-Back

by Sedgwick LLP on 3/25/2013

Earlier this week, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Earlywine v. Earlywine. In a fascinating, albeit one-sided argument (there was no appearance for the appellee), the Justices actively debated a wide...more

John Cena Wrestles Over Prenup in Divorce

by Lawyers.com on 6/12/2012

The effectiveness of a prenuptial agreement that wrestler John Cena signed 16 days before he got married will determine how much his soon-to-be ex-wife will get in their divorce. WWE star Cena and his wife are splitting...more

Finding of Implied Waiver of Fees Contained in Marital Settlement Agreement Trumps Fee Claims

by Barger & Wolen on 1/13/2012

In Marriage of Guilardi, 2011 DJDAR 16245 (2011), the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District decided a fee petition related to so called pendente lite attorney fees. The fees were generated from the...more

Same-Sex Parents Gain Custody of their Twin Daughters

by Lawyers.com on 12/21/2011

In a landmark victory for same-sex parents, a judge in New Jersey granted custody of twin girls to their biological father following a trial that spanned more than a year. The fathers, a gay, interracial couple who were...more

Are You Being Sued by Midland Funding, LLC? Why You Should Fight Lawsuits by Debt Buying Companies.

by John Skiba on 8/30/2011

If you are being sued by Midland Funding, LLC here in Arizona you are not alone. Recently I have seen an increase in the number of clients coming in with lawsuits by Midland Funding and other debt buyers. What is a debt...more

Boyfriend's Promises To Support Ex-Girlfriend After Break-up Are Not Binding

by Daniel Clement on 4/2/2010

The promises of an executive to support his girlfriend if they ever broke up are unenforceable. The girlfriend is not entitled to “equitable distribution” of the assets acquired during the relationship. Justice Ellen...more

Girlfriend of Married Man Pays for Alienation of Affection

by Daniel Clement on 3/25/2010

“A spurned wife in North Carolina has made her husband’s mistress pay for ruining their marriage — literally — by suing her successfully for $9 million.” In most states, including New York, the adulterous lovers of married...more