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The Role of Forensic Accounting and Business Valuations in Complex Divorce Cases

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Divorce proceedings involving significant or complex assets are rarely straightforward. Beyond the emotional and legal dimensions, these cases often hinge on a clear and defensible understanding of financial reality. When...more

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State Department Steps Up Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. State Department issued a press release stating that effective May 8, 2026, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), it would step-up enforcement of a 1996 law allowing...more

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Why Inheritance Planning Matters in the UAE

When it comes to inheritance, the UAE uses a mix of civil law and, in some cases, Sharia law. Religion, nationality, and whether a valid will has been registered are all things that affect what law applies....more

Holland & Hart LLP

HB 822: New Idaho Law on Pediatric Sexual and Social Transitioning

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Idaho’s new Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act, Idaho Code § 32-1016, takes effect July 1, 2026. Its purpose is to “prohibit any health care provider or educational institution from facilitating a pediatric...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Guardians, Fiduciary Duties

So, you need to file a Medicaid application to secure Medicaid benefits for someone who is incapacitated or incompetent – someone who, due to mental and/or physical impairments, lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

What business owners should know about divorce, taxes, and business records

If you are a business owner or the spouse of a business owner considering divorce, the conclusion of tax season is a good time to review strategy with a family law lawyer, as well as with your tax advisor, accountant, and...more

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Social Media Clauses in Divorce Agreements

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I recently wrote a blog post on what not to do during your divorce. One important “don’t” highlighted in that post was airing your divorce online or on social media. Given the permanency of the internet, a growing number of...more

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Texas Supreme Court Holds That Expert Testimony On Informal Marriage Was Inadmissible and Reverses Lower Courts’ Judgments

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In In re Est. of Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Jr. applied for independent administration and heirship determination after his father’s death. 724 S.W.3d 847 (Tex. 2025)....more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Special Needs Divorce—How a Collaborative Team Helps Families Move Forward - May 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Carolyn Daly and Lisa Roskos will be presenting along with Dr. Susan Bernstein of Divorce Coach Plus and Elizabeth McKenna of Merrill Lynch in an upcoming webinar, Special Needs Divorce: How a Collaborative Team Helps...more

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A Complete Guide for Expats on Non-Muslim Civil Marriage in the UAE

For many expat couples in the UAE, getting married is now not only a religious or cultural choice, but also a legal one. By allowing non-Muslim civil marriage, the UAE has made it possible for expats to get married without...more

Blank Rome LLP

Protecting Your Family Matters: Spring 2026

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Change in life can be painful, especially after losing someone who is or was once dear to your heart. In moments like these, grief can feel overwhelming, but understanding it is often the first step toward healing. Divorce,...more

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AI is Coming to Divorce Court

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Divorce litigation has always been a search for the truth. For decades, divorce attorneys have asked the same fundamental questions: Who owns what property? How should assets be valued and divided? What income is available...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

When Do Parties Have a “Child in Common”? Clarifying PDVA vs. VASPA Protections in New Jersey

New Jersey offers strong legal protections for individuals who are victims of abuse through two primary statutes: the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., and the Victim’s Assistance and...more

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Overview of Choice of Law in UAE Personal Status Cases

The legislative framework in the UAE that regulates family and personal status matters has undergone a substantial transformation, transitioning to a more sophisticated and inclusive system. This transformation is anchored by...more

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Guardianship Strategy in Florida: Lessons from Cher’s Conservatorship Denial

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Introduction - On April 24, 2026, a Los Angeles County judge denied Cher’s emergency petition for a temporary conservatorship over her 49-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, for the second time in roughly two years. Cher’s case...more

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Kohut v. Yagelniski, 2026 BCSC 714: Family Arbitration, Finality, and the Limits of Appealing a Last Best Offer Award

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In Kohut v. Yagelniski, 2026 BCSC 714, Justice Wilson illustrated the court’s limits to reviewing a family arbitral award reached through the “last best offer” arbitration process. After reviewing the appellant’s grounds for...more

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Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: April 2026 Issue

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New Medicaid Work Requirements: What Older Adults and Families Need to Know - In 2025, Congress passed a sweeping federal spending law widely referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). Among its many...more

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Fargo Sisters Wronged by CPS Obtain $3.25 Million Civil Rights Settlement

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Amy and Karley Thorson say Mahnomen County Child Protection Services (CPS) wrongly labeled them as having sexually abused Amy’s two sons, ages seven and five....more

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Prenups Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: Why Couples Are Signing

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For decades, prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) have carried a cultural stigma. Many assumed that prenups were only necessary for the wealthy or that raising the topic implied a lack of trust between partners....more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

West Hollywood City Council Votes To Consider Law Prohibiting Discrimination Against Polyamorous Families

West Hollywood has taken initial steps towards protecting a broader range of family structures from discrimination. Last month, the City Council unanimously voted 5-0 to introduce an ordinance that would make it illegal to...more

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Who Keeps the Ring? Which Spouse Keeps the Engagement Ring After Divorce in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

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One of the biggest questions asked by divorcing couples is “who keeps the ring?” Engagement rings are typically one of the most expensive and sentimental gifts exchanged between spouses, so disputes often arise during a...more

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What Does Springtime Mean for Divorcing Families?

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Separating or divorcing couples may replace their annual “spring cleaning” with “spring planning.”  The summer, while your children are out of school, is a practical time to tell your families about the separation, to...more

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Is Your Parenting Plan Ready for Summer Break?

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The end of the school year often reveals where a parenting plan falls short. Summer travel, schedules changes, and milestone events like graduations don’t always fit neatly into standard time-sharing provisions. When these...more

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My Parents Gave Me Money to Help Us Buy a House. Now We Are Getting Divorced. Can We Get Any of That Back?

Everyone knows that the cost of houses has increased dramatically in the last few years. This particularly puts a strain on young people seeking to buy their first home. While there are people who can save a sufficient amount...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Dissolution of Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey

Unlike in almost every other state, New Jersey Final Restraining Orders (FROs) never lapse, and can only be dissolved pursuant to an application to the court. While it is not easy for a defendant to seek to dissolve some, it...more

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