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If Divorce Can Impact Tom Brady’s Career, It Can Impact Yours

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Recently, Tom Brady spoke openly about how challenging his divorce was while he was still playing professional football. In a recent interview, Brady admitted that his final season was particularly difficult because of the...more

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Finding Clarity and Joy with Wendy Elover

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In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Wendy Elover, Joy & Clarity Strategist, author, and coach dedicated to helping high achieving professionals slow down, clear the noise, and reconnect...more

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Legal Separation: Divorce in Everything but Name

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Legal separation in Arizona is often misunderstood as a softer alternative to divorce, but in practice, it functions almost identically. Under Arizona law, a court may enter a Decree of Legal Separation if at least one spouse...more

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Parallel Parenting in High-Conflict Custody Matters

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Courts and family law professionals are increasingly recognizing that forced cooperation and “teamwork” where one or both parents are hostile or volatile can fuel family conflict rather than reduce it. Although research has...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Pennsylvania considers new framework for reinstating terminated parental rights

The Pennsylvania General Assembly is considering House Bill 133, legislation that would create a long‑absent pathway for reinstating parental rights after termination. Interest in the bill has grown following recent committee...more

Blank Rome LLP

Protecting Your Family Matters: Winter 2026

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The Road to Change: How We Shape the Approach to Divorce - The decision to divorce, and the legal process that follows, can be a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience for anyone. Divorce can stem from an...more

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Smart Strategies for Family Law Clients: How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Legal Costs Down

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Family law cases — from divorce to custody and property division — can be stressful and costly. However, most expensive problems are preventable. By staying organized, managing emotions, communicating clearly, and following...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Understanding How Involvement with Children and Youth Services Can Impact Your Rights

Pennsylvania takes the safety of children very seriously. If you become involved in a child abuse investigation, the consequences can be significant, affecting both your child custody rights and your ability to work....more

Stange Law Firm, PC

Avoiding digital pitfalls during divorce and family law cases

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In today’s digital age, email and social media accounts often contain important personal information — and sometimes evidence — in divorce and family law matters. While it may be tempting to access certain accounts or...more

Cozen O'Connor

From Execution to Distribution: Lessons from the BC Court of Appeal on Will Validity and Vesting

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Two recent decisions from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Kroeger v. Bush Estate, 2026 BCCA 16, and Lewis v. Jack, 2026 BCCA 18, provide timely guidance on two recurring pressure points in estate law: the validity of a...more

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Flying a Drone Over Your Spouse’s Home and Remotely Locking her Computer Found to be Domestic Violence

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When I was a young lawyer, few people heard of drones, if they even existed. Similarly, remote access to computers was only a burgeoning concept and done via dial up modems. Who knew that one day, the could be considered...more

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Three Ways to Prevent Your Divorce From Turning Into a Runaway Train

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This is not an article about whether divorce is the right choice. For some people, it is. The more common problem is that the process can escalate quickly....more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Governor Murphy Signs Law That Substantially Re-Designs New Jersey’s Custody Statute

In one of his final acts before Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as Governor of New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed S4510/A5761 into law. The act states that it “clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.” In...more

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Don’t Blink: Keep Your Ex’s Prying Eyes Out of Your Home During Divorce

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It’s common today to have security and surveillance systems in our homes (think: Ring, Google Nest, and Blink) to provide protection for you and your family. The benefits are seemingly endless — did your child leave on...more

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From Discretion to Direction: Understanding New Jersey’s Updated Child Custody Law

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New Jersey recently made important changes to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the statute that governs child custody and parenting time. While the law continues to focus on the “best interests of the child,” the amendments clarify how...more

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Understanding Legally Binding Separation Agreements in North Carolina

When a marriage ends, emotions can run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. A separation agreement is a vital tool that provides clarity and legal protection for both spouses during this transitional period. In North...more

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Can I bring my lawyer to family law mediation?

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Mediation is common in divorce and family law matters. In some cases, courts order mediation. In others, the parties voluntarily agree to participate in an effort to resolve their case outside of court....more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 341: Listen and Learn -- Marriage Formation and Requirements (Family Law)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we explain the legal requirements for marriage formation in the United States. We also cover common law marriage as an exception to the procedural requirements...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 12 - 16, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - No decisions this week... Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee In re Fla R Civ P - amended rules - In re Fla R Civ P - more amended rules - In re R Reg Fla Bar - amended bar...more

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Why persistence matters in divorce and family law cases

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In divorce and family law cases, situations often arise that require attention and follow-up. Court orders and agreements are only effective if they are followed, and when they are not, problems can quickly compound if left...more

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The recognition and treatment of relationships under Hong Kong law—2026 - Final Report

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In March 2025, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (A&O Shearman) was commissioned by the Gender Studies Programme of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to identify and analyse Hong Kong legislation and certain Government...more

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The recognition and treatment of relationships under Hong Kong law—2026 - Executive Summary

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In 2019, Allen & Overy (as Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (A&O Shearman) then was) was commissioned to conduct an analysis of Hong Kong legislation and certain Government policies in which a person’s relationship status was a...more

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Divorce in Florida vs. Pennsylvania: What Snowbirds and Dual-State Residents Should Know

Understanding the Strategic Advantages of Florida’s Reformed Family Law -If you’ve spent time wintering in Florida while maintaining ties to Pennsylvania, you’re not alone. Thousands of Americans split their time between...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Creating and Preserving Non-Grantor Status in Spousal Trusts

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A spousal lifetime access non-grantor trust (often referred to as a "SLANT") is an irrevocable trust structured to benefit the donor's spouse, while avoiding grantor trust treatment for income tax purposes. The structure is...more

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Family Property Disputes in Canada: Why Process Selection Matters

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A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision offers a clear reminder that in family property disputes, procedural risk can be just as determinative as the underlying legal issues. While the ruling arises from Alberta, its...more

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