Civilized Divorce through Mediation
Raising children, it is sometimes said, takes an open heart, an open mind and an open wallet. ...more
Our preview of newly petitions for leave to appeal allowed by the Illinois Supreme Court in the closing days of the just-ended May term continues with Schultz v. Performance Lighting, Inc., a decision from the Second...more
As time passes and circumstances change, some aspects of your final divorce decree can be amended by a petition to modify the original terms....more
Under Florida statutes, child support payments must be sent to the Florida State Disbursement Unit (FLSDU) in Tallahassee and, typically, these payments are automatically deducted from the parent’s paycheck. The FLSDU then...more
You always serve your interests best in a divorce by arriving at a mutually agreeable settlement for important issues like child custody....more
How is a worker's lump-sum settlement for a disabling injury -- a payment meant to compensate for lost income for the remainder of the worker's expected working life -- treated for purposes of calculating the non-custodial...more
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
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
I almost spilled my coffee when I read the headline that Halle Berry was pregnant at 46 years of age – not because of her age, but because of the catch-phrase that followed: baby pre-nup. I have never heard of an agreement...more
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a book by Robert Kiyosaki. The book advocates financial independence through investing, real estate, owning businesses and increasing one’s financial intelligence. This of course sounds good, but many...more
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This simply means that you don’t need to prove any fault on the part of your spouse as grounds for a divorce. For example you needn't show that your spouse was cheating on you, that your...more
Point guard Steve Nash of the LA Lakers reportedly asked his attorney to go to court to prevent his ex-wife from picking up his family and following him from Phoenix, where they currently reside, to Los Angeles. One theory...more
A longstanding client calls to tell you that his marriage is falling apart, and that his wife wants a divorce. Inasmuch as you have represented both the client and his wife on previous occasions, you now feel uncomfortable...more
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s Family Practice Committee, as mandated by the federal Family Support Act of 1988 reviews the guidelines used to determine child support every four years. This year, the Committee is set to...more
A couple going through a divorce action should understand whether a support payment, not specifically allocated as child support or alimony, is a taxable event where the payor may deduct it and the payee report it as income...more
The goal in determining and providing child support is to ensure that every child receives the financial support necessary to enable them to lead a happy and healthy life regardless of the marital status of their parents....more
Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral argument in Mayfield v. Mayfield, which presents several issues regarding the proper handling of lump sum workers' compensation payments for purposes of calculating a party's...more
Tomorrow will be a busy day for the Illinois Supreme Court's civil docket, with five cases being argued, beginning at 9:00 a.m. They are...more
On March 12, 2013, the Supreme Judicial Court clarified the standard for modification of child support under the Massachusetts child support guidelines in the case, Morales v. Morales....more
Although each state may determine its own bankruptcy exemptions, federal law governs the overall structure and purpose of bankruptcy law. In general, all 50 states must follow the same rule for child support and alimony...more
Although the media focuses on their big spending, divorce and poor retirement planning are among the top reasons why most pro athletes go broke within 10 years of retirement. Retirement planning can be challenging for most,...more
Bankruptcy may be a "fresh start" but it may not leave the debtor completely debt free. Certain types of debts survive Chapter 13 bankruptcy and are not discharged....more
Effective March 28, 2013, Michigan employers may begin charging employees a fee of $2 for processing income withholding orders for child support each time a payment is withheld, so long as total fees do not exceed $4 per...more
Sperm donors in several states have recently learned that they should have been more diligent in understanding the applicable law governing their protection against future actions for paternity and child support. In New...more
The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would allow the state to privatize its child support enforcement functions. If the bill becomes law, the state could become the first to fully privatize...more
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