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Your Divorce Attorney Wants You to Stop Using ChatGPT: Family Law, AI, and the Privilege You’re Giving Away

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A New York federal court recently issued the first ruling to directly address whether conversations with public AI chatbots can be protected by attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. The answer was clear: they...more

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UAE Alimony and Family Support Law Reforms

The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE. Rather than treating maintenance as a rigid financial obligation, the new law adopts...more

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Faster and Efficient Dispute Resolution Reforms

The UAE's judicial approach to family matters has undergone a transformative shift with the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, which officially replaces the framework of Federal Law No. 28 of 2005. The new law...more

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The Most Common Lies Spouses Tell Their Divorce Lawyer

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People rarely walk into a divorce lawyer’s office intending to lie. What they usually bring instead is fear—fear of judgment, fear of consequences, fear that telling the full truth will somehow make everything worse....more

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Divorce and the Estate Plan: Why Coordination Between Divorce and Estate Planning Counsel Matters

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Divorce reshapes nearly every aspect of a client’s legal and financial life, yet estate planning consequences are frequently overlooked. Many individuals assume that once a divorce is filed, their estranged spouse is...more

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New Child Support Guidelines In MA

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Federal law requires Massachusetts to review the state’s Child Support Guidelines every four years. The most recent review was completed in 2025, and new Child Support Guidelines were issued as of December 1, 2025. ...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of February 23 - 27, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Brice - Indian prosecutions, prior convictions - USA v. Lightsey - sentencing, ACCA...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Prenups, Postnups, and Marital Settlement Agreements: What’s the Difference and Which is Best for You?

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Whether you are entering a marriage, already married, or in the process of separating or divorce, there are a few agreements that can help protect your finances....more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of February 16 - 20, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Estadella - drug possession, felon with firearm, evidence, misconduct - CB v. Henry Cnty Sch Dist - IDEA, placement, mootness ...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

How Much Job Search Information Do You Have to Provide When Seeking to Modify Alimony Due to Job Loss?

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Having done this for as long as I have, many times, I have seen motions to modify alimony or child support due to job loss denied because the payor did not provide “enough.” Not enough job applications or resumes sent?...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Connecticut Appellate Court Provides Useful Guidance on Common Financial Issues in Marital Dissolution Cases

The Connecticut Appellate Court’s recent opinion in R.D. v. G.D., ​__ Conn. App. ​__ (2026), addresses some common financial questions in marriage dissolution cases, including an issue of first impression. What happens when a...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of February 9 - 13, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - O’Neal v. Am Shaman - FLSA, settlement, litigation bar - USA v. Mullings - plea withdrawal, sentencing - USA v. Hicks - felon with firearm, sentencing No decisions this...more

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Homemaker or Breadwinner -Will I need to get a job after my divorce?

Stay-at-home parents and homemakers often ask whether they will have to get a job after divorce. The short answer is no — the court cannot order you to get a job. However, the reality is more nuanced. Depending on the support...more

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &...

Divorce in Florida vs. Pennsylvania: What Snowbirds and Dual-State Residents Should Know

Understanding the Strategic Advantages of Florida’s Reformed Family Law -If you’ve spent time wintering in Florida while maintaining ties to Pennsylvania, you’re not alone. Thousands of Americans split their time between...more

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Contempt in Washington Family Law

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When you’re going through a divorce or other family law proceeding, there will inevitably be court orders that everyone must abide by. Not everyone does. These orders can relate to parenting plans, child support,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The New Year’s Resolution Divorce – 2026 Edition

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For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this...more

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How to Navigate Decisions About the Family Home During Divorce

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For many families, their home is their most valuable asset, both financially and emotionally. For families navigating a divorce, determining the future of the family home requires a careful assessment of the financial,...more

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Feeling Like Your Marriage Wasn’t 20 Years Does Not Make it So

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When the alimony statute was amended in 2014, gone was the notion of permanent alimony which had no bright line in terms of years of marriage where someone was eligible to receive it. Rather, it was replaced with open...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Don’t Leave Any Blank Spaces – Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Should Sign a Pre-Nup

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married! With both of them successful in their own right, it is highly likely both of them will want to execute a prenuptial agreement. What things should they consider?...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

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Knowing When to Settle Your Case

Divorce is emotional and sometimes those emotions can cloud your judgment and stop you from settling your case, or missing opportunities to settle your case. Divorce can also be an expensive process, and the longer it drags...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of September 29 - October 3, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Ivory v. USA - postconviction relief - Gould v. Interface - employment, agreement, preservation of error - Devengoechea v. Bolivian Repub - Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,...more

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Social Media Dos and Don’ts During Divorce: Protecting Yourself Online

Divorce is stressful enough without adding social media to the mix, but in today’s digital world, the reality is that what you post online can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Photos, comments, posts, videos,...more

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Navigating Divorce as a Stay-at-Home Parent: Alimony, Affordability and Legal Options

Divorce is a scary and daunting proposition for anyone, but for stay-at-home parents, this process can be even scarier due to financial uncertainty....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

FAQs About Premarital Agreements

Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from choosing the perfect venue to selecting flowers. But beyond the celebration details, many couples are also considering an important legal and financial step: creating a...more

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