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How Cohabitation Agreements Legally Secure Your California Relationship Without Marriage

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Although a common misconception, common law marriages in California do not exist. In fact, the state stopped recognizing this type of marriage in 1895. However, an option exists for California couples seeking legal...more

Offit Kurman

Preparing for the Tough Questions: Cross-Examination in Divorce Litigation

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Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, and one of the most stressful moments for anyone involved in divorce proceedings is cross-examination....more

IR Global

Full Disclosure: The Legal Realities of Financial Transparency in Divorce

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When a marriage ends, one of the most critical steps in the divorce process is often the most overlooked: financial disclosure....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Awards of Counsel Fees When Successfully Prosecuting, but not Defendant, An Act of Domestic Violence

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When a party obtains a domestic violence Final Restraining Order (“FRO”), they are typically entitled to an award of counsel fees as compensatory damages. As often is the case, when one party obtains a Temporary Restraining...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Beyond Estate Planning – Why Divorce Attorneys Need to Know About IRC § 2516

During most divorce proceedings, the legal focus tends to center on important topics such as child custody, spousal support, and the equitable distribution of marital assets....more

Offit Kurman

Dividing Private Equity the Smart Way: Protecting Both Sides in Divorce

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Private equity assets add a layer of complexity to divorce that goes beyond the standard division of bank accounts and retirement plans. These interests often involve tiered payout structures, vesting schedules, capital...more

Bowditch & Dewey

They’re Here! – The 2025 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines

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New Child Support Guidelines go into effect in Massachusetts on December 1, 2025. The 2025 Child Support Guidelines include significant changes to the 2023 Child Support Guidelines. Here are a few highlights of the most...more

Blank Rome LLP

[Webinar] Look Ahead with Lois Liberman: Letters to Let Go: The Healing Power of Expressive Writing - November 13th, 4:00 pm -...

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For this episode of Look Ahead with Lois, Lois Liberman will be joined by Emily Anne Nava. Emily Anne Nava is a writer who believes that language holds immense power for transformation....more

ASKramer Law

Tax-Loss Harvesting Part V: State and Local Taxes

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Successful tax-loss harvesting depends on a taxpayer’s ability to deduct losses. In addition to their federal tax liability, taxpayers also need to consider state and local taxes. As we wrap up this series, I want to focus in...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Trial Court Makes Mess With Sua Sponte Division of Unused 529 Funds

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Since Congress enacted §529 of the Internal Revenue Code in 1996 which, to over simplify things, allowed people to save tax free for college, these accounts have been a popular investment vehicle. Often they are funded by the...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of November 3 - 7, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Miller - sentencing - USA v. Carter - sex trafficking, evidence, Confrontation Clause, constructive amendment - Aguirre-Jarquin v. Hemmert - § 1983, IIED, qualified...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Can You Get a “Do-Over” Divorce?

On September 12, 2025, the Court of Appeals told us to think ahead because you do not get a “do-over” divorce. ...more

Dentons

Understanding the High Bar for Modifying Custody, Visitation, or Support in Iowa

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A common question I hear in my practice regularly – what is the likelihood that I can get a custody change? The likelihood of success in a modification action is more complex than it might appear at first....more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Protecting Your Restaurant’s Future: Estate Planning Considerations During Divorce

For restaurant owners, divorce isn’t just about dividing assets—it’s about protecting the legacy you’ve built and ensuring the future of your business remains secure. Amidst the emotional and financial challenges of a...more

Proskauer - Proskauer For Good

Proskauer Files Amicus Brief in the New York Court of Appeals Raising Critical Juvenile Justice Issues

On October 3, 2025, a Proskauer team filed an amicus brief on behalf of 26 juvenile justice advocacy organizations in support of Errick Guerrero’s appeal to the New York Court of Appeals of the lower courts’ decision to...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Arbitration vs. Mediation in NJ Family Law: Which Path Gets You Results Faster?

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody Decisions in New Jersey -Domestic violence in New Jersey impacts more than just spouses. It affects the safety, stability, and emotional well-being of entire families — especially...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Curious Appellate Decision Affirming the Denial of Sole Custody and Appointment of a Parenting Coordinator

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I have written a lot on this blog regarding my love/hate relationship with the appointment of parent coordinators. In fact, one of the more read posts, to this day, is one from 2019 entitled The Futility of Parenting...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Communication Issues to Avoid While Co-Parenting

When ending a relationship, whether it’s through divorce, separation or breaking up, it may be appealing to completely cut off communication. However, if you share a child, you will need to be in each other’s lives for at...more

Lowndes

Blended Families and Estate Planning: How to Prevent Disputes

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When Sarah remarried at 68, she thought her estate plan would protect both her new husband and her three adult children. Instead, conflicting expectations led to a four-year legal battle that left her family deeply divided....more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Protect Your Privacy Before You Divorce with the Click of a Button

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If you and your spouse are in the process of divorcing, one of the first things you should do is protect your privacy. Due to features like iCloud, your spouse may have access to your messages, photos, videos, and other...more

Offit Kurman

Major Guardianship Reform in Pennsylvania Strengthens Due Process and Oversight

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The law governing guardianship in Pennsylvania has recently seen its most meaningful update in years, truly emphasizing less-restrictive options and ensuring due process protections for adult individuals who may need...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Guardian ad Litems and the Rules they Follow

In Washington family law cases, a Guardian ad Litem (often abbreviated as a ‘GAL’) may be appointed by the court to represent and protect the best interests of the parties’ children. This could be during a divorce, a...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Actually Romantic: What Taylor and Travis Can Teach Us About Love, Money and Prenuptial Agreements

The news is official: your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. In other words, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. While most fans are thinking about the love story, admiring the engagement...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Arbitration In Family Law

What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a way to resolve your divorce out of court. Given the current backlog and shortage of judges, it is something people with family law issues should give serious consideration to...more

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