Podcast - Betty la fea y la fórmula para evitar dramas en empresas familiares
Embracing Family Through Adoption with Michele Katz
Building the Future in Howard County with Jennifer Jones
Piloting Compassion in Caregiving with Jonathan Knaul
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
Navigating Solo Aging with Dr. Gerda Maissel
Ampliación del fuero de paternidad
Divorce Fees: When Your Spouse Might Have to Pay
How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
CareYaya: A Revolutionary Approach to Elder Care
Understanding Senior Living Options with Beth Weeks
Financial Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation with Sherry Finkel Murphy
Once Removed Episode 38: The Legacy Mindset: What It Is and How to Build It
The Risks of Bad Advice
Fashioning Success with Betsy Wendell
Empowering Children in the Online Era with Katie Schumacher
Maximizing Financial Growth: Insights on HSAs and Smart Investment Strategies with Shaun Eddy
Navigating Divorce: How a Coach Can Transform Your Experience
How Much an Arizona Divorce Will Cost
The impact of realistic estrangement on child custody matters
Prenuptial agreements have long evolved beyond simple asset division roadmaps. Modern prenups address conduct during marriage, incorporating so-called “penalty” or “incentive” provisions that attach financial consequences to...more
If divorce law reflects the way people live, work, and plan their futures, then 2026 is shaping up to be a year of quieter strategy and longer-term thinking. The days of reactive decisions and splashy courtroom battles are...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - AB v. Barrow - insurance, notice, 58-month delay - Athos Overseas v. YouTube - copyright infringement, DMCA, safe harbor - USA v. Barry - sentencing, credit card fraud - ...more
At the conclusion of 2025 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a number of bills into law. One was HB 274, which became Act 55 of 2025. That bill creates an “express lane” for unemployment claimants who are the victims...more
Blank Rome partner Lois J. Liberman’s Look Ahead series is designed to bring our community together to help tackle today’s most complex relationship and divorce issues....more
When you’re going through a divorce or other family law proceeding, there will inevitably be court orders that everyone must abide by. Not everyone does. These orders can relate to parenting plans, child support,...more
In recent decision (Teel v. Teel), the Virginia Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court's decision that Sue Anderson Teel lost her right to a share of her late husband Gene “Bull” Atkins Teel’s estate because she...more
As we come out of the holiday season, and with all due respect to Andy Williams, I offer some thoughts on this odd time of the year, January, when there seems to be nothing to look forward to and everything enjoyable is...more
Our legislature has aimed to ensure victims of domestic violence have “the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide.” N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. In doing so, they have created a civil remedy in the form of the ability to...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - No decisions this week - Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee - Colley v. State - capital case, postconviction relief...more
For many families, at-home DNA testing kits like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have provided fascinating insights into ancestry and genetic health. But for those of us practicing Elder Law and Estate Administration, they’ve also...more
Big changes are on the horizon for Arizona taxpayers starting January 1, 2026. Senate Bill 1749 (SB1749), passed as part of the state’s budget, introduces new tax breaks and expands several existing ones—especially for...more
In New Jersey, being declared incapacitated does not necessarily mean that a person will remain under guardianship forever. Circumstances can change, and when they do, the law provides a path for individuals to regain some,...more
For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Day - sentencing - Mullin v. Dep’t of Vet Affairs - employment, Rehabilitation Act - Mukhina v. Walmart - employment, Title VII, evidence, remedy exhaustion...more
It is your first meeting with a divorce attorney. Towards the end of the meeting, the attorney recommends that you hire a financial expert to conduct an analysis that could help resolve your case. You like the idea of hiring...more
On December 19, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S1353A creating a new General Business Law article on “actions involving coerced debts.” The law is aimed squarely at survivors of domestic violence,...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Jones - drug, gun crimes; evidence, improper closing; questioning re Miranda - Gantt v. Everett - § 1983, qualified immunity ...more
While America’s divorce rate has generally been declining over recent years, over 1.8 million Americans still divorce each year. Divorce is one of the most complex and stressful life events your employees may face, affecting...more
In the recent decision, of Lewis v. Kalbhen, 2025 IL App (1st) 242110, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, reaffirmed and meaningfully expanded the scope of the absolute litigation privilege, providing important...more
When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which court can decide child custody. This issue—known as jurisdiction—can be complex and stressful and can significantly affect the outcome of a custody...more
Courts in British Columbia continue to evaluate when genetic testing should be used to resolve estate disputes. A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision in Morberg Estate (Re), 2025 BCSC 2265 provides important...more
In high-net-worth (“HNW”), what you own is rarely the real battle, it’s what those assets are truly worth. HNW divorces bring unique financial and legal challenges that go far beyond traditional marital estate division....more
A new letter opinion from the Delaware Court of Chancery offers a clear look at how guardianship disputes can unravel when families delay planning and old loyalties collide. The case, In re Guardianship of W.E., involved...more
For many families, their home is their most valuable asset, both financially and emotionally. For families navigating a divorce, determining the future of the family home requires a careful assessment of the financial,...more