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Don’t Fall Into a Marriage With a Registered Domestic Partner

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The state of California can recognize you and your partner as a couple without marriage. Through a registered domestic partnership, couples can receive state recognition of their relationship, while avoiding the formalities,...more

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Kim Taylor Speaks With ABC30 on Why More People in California Are Choosing Mediation Over Courtroom Battles

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Whether it’s neighbors in Napa arguing over a fence or a family in Fresno clashing over an inheritance, legal conflicts can quickly become expensive and emotionally draining. That’s why more people are turning to mediation, a...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

When Saying Goodbye Is Not Forever: Ex-Spouses Who Continue as Business Partners After Divorce

When a married couple enters into a divorce proceeding, they generally expect to end things in a final decree that fully divides all of their marital assets. But when they fully own or have a large interest in a closely held,...more

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Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Marital Status Discrimination Under New York City Human Rights Law

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on April 8, 2025, clarified the scope of “marital status” discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). In Hunter v. Debmar-Mercury LLC, et al., the Second...more

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Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems. The country continuously works towards building a land where these communities can grow and...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 30 - July 3, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Lamonaco v. Experian - arbitration - Labriola v. Miami-Dade - employment, First Amendment - Wood v. Fla DOE - school, transgender, § 1000.071, First Amendment - USA v....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Notice of Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations

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The Civil Rights Department has just released the new required notice for California’s Victim-of-Violence Leave (AB 2499) that took effect on January 1, 2025. It layers fresh obligations onto employers, especially those with...more

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Criteria for a valid Marriage | The Role of a Guardian

Marriages in the UAE are governed by the UAE family laws which include the personal status law and the civil status laws. The civil status laws include Federal decree Law No. 41 of 2022 governing non-Muslims in the UAE except...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Inheritance Law And The Disposal Of Assets In The UAE

Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual. Inheritance law in the UAE includes...more

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Why a One-Night Isn’t Just a One-Night Stand

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A brief, consensual sexual encounter between two opposite-sex individuals without a romantic or domestic relationship, often called a one-night stand, is typically not intended to result in long-term consequences. However,...more

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Changes to Birthright Citizenship and the Impact on Fertility and Assisted Reproduction Clinics

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On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling in Trump v. Casa staying the injunctions previously blocking President Trump’s Executive Order concerning birthright citizenship as applied beyond the...more

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Cryptocurrency and Divorce: How Digital Assets Are Divided In North Carolina

Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is a growing part of many couples’ financial portfolios. However, unlike more traditional, tangible assets, cryptocurrency poses a unique challenge in divorce proceedings....more

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When a Prenuptial Agreement Says “Waiving All Rights”, It Really Does Mean Waiving All Rights

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Too often, litigants (and sometimes attorneys) treat prenuptial agreements as documents that either don’t have to be followed and/or should be attacked as a matter of course to try to get the party who entitlements are...more

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Slow burn – UK government launches parental leave review

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The UK government opens a far reaching review into parental leave and pay, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. It wants to improve support for working families, while growing the economy and removing...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Can’t We All Just Get Along? – Choosing to Litigate Your Family Matter Does Not Mean Trial Is Your Only Option

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Your spouse, former spouse, or former partner comes to you and proposes that you resolve your divorce, financial, or custody dispute through the Collaborative process (a formal arrangement to resolve your matter without any...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Navigating Family Disputes: The Power of Arbitration

In today’s increasingly complex legal landscape, finding efficient ways to resolve family disputes has become paramount. While traditional litigation remains an option, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like...more

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10 Things I Know About Parental Alienation

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1. Parental alienation involves a parent manipulating a child in a way that causes the child to fear, disrespect, dislike, and reject the other parent. It is often more complicated than it seems, and it is not always to blame...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - July 2025

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A Raleigh basketball scout and life coach was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a COVID-19 fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said Monday....more

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Estate Planning Documents for Your ‘Adult’ Child

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While we may know better, an 18-year-old is generally considered an adult under New York law. Many of those 18-year-olds will be heading off to college in the next couple of months. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their...more

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Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: June 2025 Issue

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Heirs, Assets, and Arguments: Why Elder Law Attorneys Are Key in Probate Litigation - Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries and debts are settled....more

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Protecting the Future: Why the Right Investment Advisor Matters for Special Needs Trusts

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Managing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) comes with tremendous responsibility. Trustees are not only tasked with safeguarding the financial future of a beneficiary with special needs, but they must also ensure that trust assets...more

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Legacy Lesson: Will or Trust? Estate Planning for Single Parents

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In this episode of Legacy Lessons, Shawn R. McClelland, Partner in our Tax, Trusts, and Estates Practice Group, walks us through one of the most common estate planning questions families face: Should I create a will, or do I...more

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Liam Payne’s Estate: What Happens Without a Will

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Why estate planning matters—regardless of age or wealth - Many people believe estate planning is something to consider later in life, or only if they have significant assets. But the recent and tragic passing of Liam Payne,...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of June 23 - 27, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Zayas - currency transaction report, filing - Cunningham v. Cobb - § 1983, qualified immunity...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Powers of Attorney vs. Guardianships Under Ohio Law

Estate planning involves preparing for an individual’s death, but just as importantly, it also addresses decisions and arrangements made during their lifetime. In Ohio, individuals planning for potential incapacity often...more

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