Asset Management, Child Custody

5 Practical Steps to Take Upon Separation

Kaufman & Canoles on 3/4/2025

Under Virginia law, separation occurs when at least one spouse forms the intent to permanently separate. Consider these practical steps to protect your property interests. Originally published in the February 2025 issue of...more

The New Year’s Resolution Divorce – 2025 Edition

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/27/2024

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

Divorce Need Not Ignite Estate Litigation, But Too Often It Does

The Estate Lawyers on 12/6/2024

Certain life events demand that estate planners work with client testators to adjust their estate plans. Divorce and remarriage are at the top of that list. When matrimony devolves into acrimony – setting the stage for...more

Prenuptial Primer

Conn Kavanaugh on 11/18/2024

Many people associate the word “prenup” with celebrities or the rich and famous, and it’s possible that the only time a person has heard anything about prenuptial agreements is in music or the movies. The truth is that anyone...more

The Importance of Regular Check-ups for a Healthy Estate Plan

Shutts & Bowen LLP on 10/26/2020

After creating and implementing a plan for your estate, it is important to regularly revisit your plan to ensure that it is still reflective of your values and goals for passing along your legacy. Seemingly small changes in...more

Stepmother vs. Stepchild, Now Playing in a California Probate Court Near You

Downey Brand LLP on 4/24/2018

Stepmothers are frequent characters in California trust and estate litigation, as they are in fairy tales and Disney movies. With about half of all marriages ending in divorce, there are many stepmother/stepchild...more