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Lerch, Early & Brewer

Getting Divorced or Separated? There’s an App for it!

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Even if you and your ex are on good terms, co-parenting presents significant logistical challenges. For those who do not have the best relationship with their ex, co-parenting can create conflict and tension....more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Estate Planning for Parents of Children With Mental Illness

Mental illness in the United States is more common than most people may think. More than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness and one in six U.S. youth aged 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year....more

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Maximizing Financial Growth: Insights on HSAs and Smart Investment Strategies with Shaun Eddy

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In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Shaun Eddy, CEO and partner at Oxford Planning Group. Shaun, a certified financial planner with a master's degree in financial analysis, explores the...more

Lewitt Hackman

Divorce Amidst Natural Disaster - Community Property and the Los Angeles Wildfires

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Divorce can be challenging under any circumstances, but when community property is damaged during legal proceedings, the challenges and stress can escalate significantly. Here in Los Angeles, we seem to face that possibility...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Fostering Harmony in Your Estate Plan

Planning for your own incapacity or death can be a stressful experience, not just for yourself, but for anyone who will be affected by the plan. Here are some considerations that may preserve the peace within your family, now...more

Offit Kurman

Navigating Divorce: How a Coach Can Transform Your Experience

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Karen Covy, a distinguished divorce coach and attorney dedicated to helping her clients navigate the divorce process. Karen shares...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Florida Divorce Ruling on Personal Goodwill Could Impact Other States

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In early July 2024, Florida enacted a significant amendment to its equitable distribution statute, particularly concerning the treatment of personal goodwill in divorce proceedings. These changes, coupled with the pivotal...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Who Gets the Iron Skillet? A Solution for Avoiding Family Conflict

The Chambliss estate planning team often helps families navigate the complexities of administering a loved one’s estate. Challenges can arise in addressing the personal property in the estate...more

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Canada Changes Family Open Work Permit Eligibility for Spouses of International Students and Foreign Workers and Dependents of...

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On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain international students and...more

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Enforcing Child Support in Pennsylvania: Remedies for Non-Payment and High-Profile Cases

Child Support Orders are important directives which mandate the payment of monies to a child until they are age 18 and have graduated from high school. Child support may include private school tuition, preschool and daycare...more

Offit Kurman

Why Divorce Lawyers Are Busy After the Holidays

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The holiday season, with its emphasis on family gatherings, goodwill, and celebration, might seem like an unlikely time to consider divorce. However, for many couples, the stress and emotional intensity of the holidays often...more

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How Much an Arizona Divorce Will Cost

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost? Insights from Attorney Larry Hirsch In this video, partner and family law attorney Larry Hirsch dives into one of the most frequently asked questions: "How much will my divorce cost?" Larry...more

IR Global

Claiming Child Benefits online

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Over one million parents have now claimed Child Benefit online or via the HMRC app, with 87% of new claims using this speedy service. If you’ve recently had a baby or a child joins your family, applying online ensures you get...more

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Family Law Navigator: Adultery’s Impact on Divorce in South Carolina

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Adultery can have various impacts on a divorce case in South Carolina. Here are some ways adultery might affect a divorce: Grounds for Divorce: In S.C., adultery is a ground for divorce, meaning it can be cited as the reason...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Do Your Homework – Considerations for Divorced Parents who Disagree on School Choice

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In Massachusetts, shared legal custody is defined as “continued mutual responsibility and involvement by both parents in major decisions regarding the child’s welfare including matters of education, medical care and...more

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End the Year Well

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Ending the year well can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean achieving a personal goal or completing a major project. For others, it might mean spending time with loved ones or taking some time...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions: Week of December 30, 2024 - January 3, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - N Am Sugar v. Xinjiang Goldwind - personal jurisdiction - Stalley v. Lake CI Warden - § 1983, deliberate indifference...more

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Michigan Court of Appeals: No Parental Indemnification for Child Injuries

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Can parents legally agree to financially protect third parties from claims arising from their children’s injuries? In MK v. Auburnfly, LLC, (No. 364577, 2024 WL 5148278, Dec. 17, 2024), a published opinion, the Michigan Court...more

Napoli Shkolnik

Maternal Deaths are Rising—and Maternity Wards are Closing Citing High Costs, Maternal Care is Increasingly Scarce in Rural...

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Seven million women of childbearing age currently reside in counties where there is no hospital-based obstetrics care, birthing center, OB-GYN, or certified nurse-midwife, The New York Times reported last month. Since 2015,...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

New York Repeals 1907 Adultery Law: What It Means for Divorce Cases

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On November 22, 2024, New York repealed its 1907 adultery law, which had criminalized adultery as a misdemeanor. This historic change aligns New York with most other states where adultery is no longer treated as a crime....more

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Co-Parenting Challenges in Youth Sports: Insights from Family Law Attorney Rebecca Frino

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Navigating youth sports as a co-parent can be challenging. From juggling schedules and transportation to managing costs and emotions, the journey is often complex—especially for divorced families....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Corte Constitucional en Colombia elimina restricciones al fuero de paternidad

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La Corte Constitucional de Colombia, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, mediante Sentencia C-517 de 2024, declaró inconstitucionales las disposiciones que limitaban el fuero de paternidad únicamente a los casos en los que la mujer...more

Alston & Bird

CFPB Proposes to Include Coerced Debt in the Definition of “Identity Theft”

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What Happened? On December 9, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking(“ANPR”), seeking stakeholder input regarding amending the definitions of “identity theft” and...more

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Clear Drafting in Estate Planning: Lessons from Abitol v. Clark

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals’ recent decision on December 3, 2024 in Abitol v. Clark highlights the critical role of clear drafting in estate planning and raises novel legal questions regarding the inheritance rights...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions: Week of December 23-27, 2024

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Alhindi - mootness, competency - Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee - No decisions this week...more

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