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Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Estate Planning Red Flag: You Own Property Jointly With Your Child

There are specific estate planning strategies that, on the surface, may sound appealing. This includes owning property jointly with a child or other family member. However, these techniques can result in unwelcome outcomes...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The Changing Landscape of Unmarried Parents

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One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner.  In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have rights...more

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Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce

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Weddings can be an expensive way to start a marriage; and divorce can be a costly way to end one. A marriage’s financial obligations do not necessarily end when the relationship ends. One of the most significant financial...more

Dentons

Planning for the Future: Legal Tools for Adults with Disabilities

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Navigating special needs planning can be a complex journey for people with disabilities and their families and caregivers. As individuals with disabilities reach adulthood, important decisions must be made to ensure their...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Ensuring a Secure Future: Passing Retirement Benefits to a Child with a Disability

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For parents of children with special needs, planning for the future goes far beyond drafting a will. One of the most complex — and important — pieces of the puzzle is ensuring that your retirement assets are distributed in a...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Navigating Alimony and Child Support Obligations for Restaurants Owners

For restaurant owners, divorce brings a unique set of challenges—especially when it comes to financial obligations like alimony and child support. Unlike salaried employees with predictable income, restaurant owners often...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

10 Tips to Consider for Special Needs Planning

Careful planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities is crucial. Consider using legal entities such as a special needs trust to protect their ability to qualify for government benefits while meeting their...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] High-Net-Worth Contentious Disputes - June 12th - 13th, New York, NY

As the landscape of HNW disputes remains increasingly complex — with cross-border disputes, challenges with tracing and valuating digital assets, contentious trusts, and privacy concerns playing larger roles — ACI's Inaugural...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Virtual Family Law Hearings: Are They Here to Stay in 2025?

As a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington courts, like many others, were forced to adopt a virtual format with respect to live hearings and trials. This meant opting to conduct proceedings using Zoom, Microsoft Teams,...more

Offit Kurman

CareYaya: A Revolutionary Approach to Elder Care

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In this episode of the Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona is joined by Neal Shah and Sydney Rosbury from CareYaya, an innovative platform transforming the elder care industry. Neal shares his journey...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Child Support Guideline Update: Psychological Expenses Included as Reimbursable Expense

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For a long time, psychological expenses under the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines were treated differently than other medical expenses. While “routine” or “traditional” medical expenses such as surgical, dental, optical, and...more

Dentons

Sign Or Your Kids Disappear Forever: Why Divorce Custody Threats Are Legal Fiction

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Anatomy of a panic attack: When your ex plays custody hostage negotiator - Sheer panic. That's what I see in the eyes of clients who first sit across from me after their spouse has filed for divorce, changed the locks on...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Second Circuit Rejects Broad Interpretation of “Marital Status Discrimination” Under New York City Human Rights Law

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Although not prohibited by federal law, employment discrimination based on marital status is illegal in several states. However, the exact contours of “marital status” discrimination have been somewhat unclear, leading to a...more

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From White Smoke to White Dresses: Why Prenups Belong in Wedding Planning

As people await the much anticipated white smoke to appear for the selection of the new Pope, another anticipated event comes around this time of year. Wedding season is upon us, and although most couples feel a conclave of...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Estate Planning for Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

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May is mental health month, the perfect time to address this important topic. Mental health and substance abuse disorders affect many families. These issues need to be considered in estate planning. Mental health and...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

No Direction: What Liam Payne’s Estate Teaches Us About Dying Without a Will

Liam Payne’s sudden and tragic death shocked the world—but what followed should concern anyone without an estate plan. Despite a $32 million fortune, the former One Direction star left no will, leaving behind a young son, an...more

Stange Law Firm, PC

Are divorce and family law matters simple?

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The view that many have about divorce and family law matters is that it should be simple. Parties should resolve their difference quickly, save money on legal fees, and walk away from the matter friendly and amicably. Many...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Business Valuation Methods for Restaurants in Divorce Settlements

Divorce is challenging for any business owner, but for restaurant owners, it presents unique complexities—especially when determining the value of the business. A restaurant’s worth isn’t just about profits; it also includes...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Power of Community Mediation: A Closer Look at the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center

It’s no secret the world is becoming a more contentious place. People are in conflict. Already-crowded court dockets are becoming even more so. The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) seeks to help change that. Since...more

Cozen O'Connor

Z.A.S v. T.S., Support Payments and the Treatment of Corporate Income

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In Z.A.S. v. T.S., 2024 BCSC 2205, the British Columbia Supreme Court (BCSC) provided a detailed analysis of the factors and financial intricacies involved in calculating income for purposes of spousal and child support...more

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Family Law in the UAE: Key Considerations

The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status. The law will be enforced...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Building a Good Relationship with a Lawyer

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Hiring a lawyer is a major decision. You select someone to help you navigate a challenging, often emotional, situation, and you may spend a significant amount of money on their legal services. So how can you get the best...more

Dentons

New Iowa Law, Same College Tab: Keep It Open with Creative Planning

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When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 513 into law (effective July 1, 2025), she fundamentally changed how divorced parents in Iowa handle college expenses. The new legislation eliminates Iowa courts' authority to...more

Lewitt Hackman

From Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Cutting the Child Support Check

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Raising a child comes with financial responsibilities, which become tougher when parents’ divorce or separate, and child support payments become necessary. Child support is the amount of money the court orders a parent to...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 28 - May 2, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Prime P&C v. Kepali Grp - insurance coverage, vehicle, after-acquired - State Farm v. LaRocca - Fla Health Care Clinic Act, wholly owned exception, certified question - Top...more

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