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Fox Rothschild LLP

Judge Chooses Stability Over Sentiment in Heated Guardianship Fight

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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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

How to Navigate Decisions About the Family Home During Divorce

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

Stark & Stark

New Jersey Appellate Court Clarifies Cyber-Harassment Standards Under VASPA

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In a reported decision that offers important guidance on protective orders under New Jersey’s Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA), the Appellate Division recently reversed a Final Protective Order in A.C....more

Epstein Becker & Green

New Employee-Friendly Laws: What Illinois Employers Need to Know Entering 2026

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The Illinois legislature was busy in 2025, changing laws for employers with operations in the state....more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - December 2025

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The December 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 4.6%, the same as in November. The December applicable federal rate (“AFR”) for use with a sale to a defective...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families

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Although blended families are common, they often encounter unique complexities after the death of a loved one. Assets may be left outright to a surviving spouse, who may then change the terms of the estate plan. Careful...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Betty la fea y la fórmula para evitar dramas en empresas familiares

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", Edwin Cortés, socio, habla con la socia Alba Malagón sobre empresas familiares y la importancia de los protocolos de familia. A partir de ejemplos de "Betty la fea", analizan...more

Cozen O'Connor

How B.C. Family Court Trends Are Reshaping Mediation and Separation Planning in 2026

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The Provincial Court of British Columbia has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, providing new insight into how separating families are resolving disputes across the province. The Provincial Court’s data reflect a clear and...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Holiday Checklist: A Practical Guide for Parents and Guardians Traveling with Minors

With the holiday season already here, many families are quickly approaching their holiday travel plans. Whether across state lines or international borders, when minors are involved, travel preparation for parents or...more

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Who Needs a Prenuptial Agreement?

My son got married recently and shortly before the wedding, a non-lawyer friend asked me if my son and his now wife had a prenuptial agreement, that I prepared, of course. My answer was no, because I didn’t see how two...more

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Trust Structures Under Fire: What High-Net-Worth Divorce Means for Advisers

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What began as a high-asset marital dissolution between John and Laura Overdeck has transformed into a wide-ranging challenge to modern trust planning and the professionals who support it....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Fostering the Future for American Children and Families (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to modernize the nation's child-welfare system by improving data collection, updating state systems, expanding the use of advanced technology, and publishing annual...more

Saiber LLC

Holiday Co-Parenting: Key Points for Families Navigating the Season

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Parenting through the holidays can be complicated. For families who are divorced or separated from the other parent of young children, co-parenting can become excessively difficult. The three key points to remember during...more

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GoFundMe & Divorce: Risks You Need to Know Before Crowdfunding Your Legal Fees

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Going through a divorce is expensive both emotionally and financially. Between attorney fees, court costs, and the financial upheaval of separating one household into two, the temptation to seek crowdfunded financial support...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Understanding UIFSA and Interstate Child Support

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which state’s court can enforce or modify a child support order. To eliminate confusion and promote fairness, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Constructive Trust Claims

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Constructive trust claims regularly arise in trusts and estates litigation.  Based upon a recent decision that Suffolk County Surrogate Vincent J. Messina, Jr. issued, in which the Surrogate found that a constructive trust...more

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Maximizing Wealth Preservation with a South Dakota Special Spousal Trust

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If you are married, regardless of where you live, you should consider adding a valuable tool to your estate plan: a South Dakota Special Spousal Trust, also known as a Community Property Trust (CPT). A CPT can help couples...more

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Feeling Like Your Marriage Wasn’t 20 Years Does Not Make it So

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When the alimony statute was amended in 2014, gone was the notion of permanent alimony which had no bright line in terms of years of marriage where someone was eligible to receive it. Rather, it was replaced with open...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Protecting Foster Parent and Kinship Caregiver Rights After Pennsylvania’s Latest Supreme Court Decision

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How do agencies for foster parents and potential kinship caregivers ensure that foster parents and potential kinship caregivers’ rights are protected in the wake of the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision?...more

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Protecting Aging Loved Ones from Predatory Partners

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As individuals age, they often face unique emotional and financial vulnerabilities that can make them susceptible to exploitation. In recent years, I have noticed a troubling uptick in cases related to one of the more...more

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An explanation of introductory visits

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Introductory visits can be a part of some child custody cases. In cases where one parent has been away from the children for a period of time, courts can gradually reintroduce the parent to the children. In other cases, the...more

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Is the Waiver of Retirement Benefits in Your Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?

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Many prenuptial agreements include provisions about what happens with each party’s retirement and pensions in the event of divorce. In such prenuptial agreements, some couples may decide that they will divide or...more

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How NOT to Ruin Your Marriage: Tips from a Divorce Lawyer

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Based on my 33-plus years as a divorce lawyer, here are my top tips for keeping your spouse out of my office. Self-Regulation: Don’t talk to your spouse in a way you wouldn’t dare talk to your boss. If you remember...more

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Saskatchewan Adopts the Hague Child Support Convention: Lessons from BC’s Early Implementation

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Saskatchewan’s introduction of Bill No. 30, the Inter jurisdictional Support Orders Amendment Act, 2025, marks a major step toward strengthening cross-border child support enforcement in Canada. As more families live, work,...more

Clark Hill PLC

Marriage, Money, and Peace of Mind: The Power of Premarital Planning

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Planning a wedding is an exciting time filled with much joy and anticipation.  Amidst the celebrations, it is easy to overlook the less romantic side of marriage; that is, the legal and financial partnership that ensues after...more

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