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Bowditch & Dewey

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring?

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Who keeps the engagement ring when the knot is never tied? A new answer to this age-old question may be coming to Massachusetts as the Supreme Judicial Court considers the case of Johnson v. Settino. The engagement ring at...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Preserving Business Value in High-Net-Worth Divorces: The Mutual Benefits of Adopting a Win-Win Approach

Entrepreneurs are incredibly devoted to the success of their business, but even a thriving company may be severely impacted by a high conflict marital divorce. When a couple decides to part ways, the ripple effects can extend...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 3): What documents will be needed?

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A discussion of the reasons that a person may wish to enter a prenup and the terms...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The Effect of Choice of Law Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements

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When wedding bells are ringing, the last thing most couples want to think about is the possibility of death or divorce. However, for those entering long-term relationships or preparing for marriage, prenuptial agreements can...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California enacts mortgage law on co-borrowing with divorces

On September 22, the Governor of California signed AB 3100 into law (the “Act”) which will change the requirements for conventional home mortgage loans in the state. The legislation will require any conventional home mortgage...more

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Can Parents in the UAE Prevent Their Adult Daughter from Getting Married?

In the UAE, marriages are governed by distinct legal frameworks depending on whether the individuals are Muslims under Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 on Personal Status Law or non-Muslims under Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 on...more

Conyers

The Benefits of a Cayman Islands Family Office

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It has been said that we are in the middle of a multi-trillion dollar transition of family wealth between generations. In order to facilitate that transition, careful planning and management of family wealth and assets need...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Beniffer is benefinished…and didn’t have a prenup!

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Prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities, but the messiness that follows a celebrity divorce filing often puts prenuptial agreements in the spotlight. Here are five reasons why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo)...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Issues to Consider Before Creating a Silent Trust

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While a silent trust could solve issues for some settlors, this trust arrangement comes with some complexities that must be considered. Additionally, even with the best-laid plans, there is the potential for an inadvertent...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Striving for Fairness – How do Courts Deal with a Couple's Ongoing Financial Obligations During Divorce Proceedings?

During the divorce process, questions regarding finances will inevitably come up: How will our finances work while we’re getting divorced? Who is going to pay the mortgage, credit card, daycare, school tuition? Can I pay my...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

The Impact of Act 61 - Additional Considerations for Guardians: Guardian Certification and Waiver Petitions

Pennsylvania guardianship rules and processes are subject to significant changes through the enactment of Act 61 of 2023 (Senate Bill 506; PN 843). This legislation, which updates the legal framework surrounding...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Muslim and Non-Muslim Divorce Procedure Under the UAE Law

Divorce is a significant aspect of family law in the UAE, governing both Muslims and non-Muslims. Previously, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 regulated personal status matters for both Muslims and non-Muslims along with certain...more

Napoli Shkolnik

Women Lack Access to Maternity Care. That’s Unacceptable.

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We live in a world where exciting medical research promises to cure cancer, prevent heart attacks, and push back the effects of aging. Sadly, we also live in a world in which “maternity care deserts” are growing across the...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Child Support in Ohio: What Are the Special Circumstances Which May Impact the Child Support Calculation? Part 3

What is Child Support, and How Much Can I Expect to Pay or Receive? One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is: what is child support and how...more

Marshall Dennehey

Splitting the Road: Navigating Uninsured Motorist Coverage of Divorced Spouses

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Key Points: In Florida, a divorced or separated spouse of an auto insurance policyholder may be entitled to uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM) benefits under their former spouse’s auto policy....more

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Equity’s maxims have many jurisprudential functions, one critical function being to sinew the equitable principles that regulate...

Equity’s maxims have many jurisprudential functions, one critical function being to sinew the equitable principles that regulate the law of trusts. A court that is saddled with sorting out the rights, duties and obligations...more

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

Child Custody for Non-Muslim Women in the UAE: Understanding the UAE Laws

In the UAE, Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2022 on Civil Personal Status and Abu Dhabi Law No. 14/2021 on Civil Marriage have introduced significant reforms to ensure equality between men and women, particularly in matters of...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Why Do Couples Need Prenuptial Agreements?

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The case for couples to get (or at least strongly consider) a prenuptial agreement is simple: it is much easier to get into a marriage than it is to get out of one. ...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The Sad Case of Lovey and Hubby (Part 2)

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On this episode of “Splitting Heirs,” Warren K. Racusin welcomes back Sharon L. Klein, President of Family Wealth for the Eastern US Region of Wilmington Trust Company and member of the Estate Planning Hall of Fame, to...more

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Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In...more

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Are You Ready For Football?

As fall descends upon Pennsylvania thoughts turn from shore and mountain vacations to shorter days, cooler nights, a return to school, and football! So, what does football have to do with divorces? Say you or the business you...more

Jaburg Wilk

How to Use Arbitration in an Arizona Family Law Case

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Arbitration is an underutilized tool in Arizona family law cases. Put simply, arbitration is a dispute resolution process where an agreed-upon third party—the arbitrator—resolves a family law dispute outside of a traditional...more

Stange Law Firm, PC

What is hearsay in divorce and family law matters?

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Hearsay is an important legal concept that lawyers learn in law school. Under Federal Rule of Evidence 801, hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Even many lawyers are often...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

“Back to School” Co-parenting Tips

Navigating the school year and the start of extra-curricular activities is hard enough. When you are separated or divorced, it can be even more challenging....more

Cozen O'Connor

FTC to Adoption Intermediaries: Don’t Kid Around with Misleading Practices

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The FTC sent warning letters to 31 companies offering adoption intermediary services, warning them that misleading, unfair, or deceptive practices that harm prospective adoptive or birth parents may violate the FTC Act and...more

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