In this report, we explore how MiFID II inducements requirements apply to firms and their counterparties in common scenarios. The MiFID II inducements regime is complex and can cause confusion. Not only do different...more
New Jersey recently made important changes to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the statute that governs child custody and parenting time. While the law continues to focus on the “best interests of the child,” the amendments clarify how...more
A new letter opinion from the Delaware Court of Chancery offers a clear look at how guardianship disputes can unravel when families delay planning and old loyalties collide. The case, In re Guardianship of W.E., involved...more
Yet far too many parents take the opposite approach by discussing their frustrations with their child. In the extreme, some parents attempt to damage or undermine the child's relationship with the other parent. When those...more
The following summarizes recent legal developments of note affecting the investment management industry: On September 30, 2025, the SEC Division of Investment Management (the “Division”) issued a no-action letter permitting...more
Grandparents are often a source of stability and love for their grandchildren. When divorce, custody battles, or family disputes threaten that bond, California’s grandparents’ rights laws can help protect and preserve the...more
When parents separate, questions about where the children will live, and whether one parent can move away with them, often become some of the most emotionally charged and legally complex issues. Before a custody order is in...more
Undergoing a divorce or separation can be an emotionally taxing experience. This feeling is exacerbated when children are involved. So, what happens if your child says they don’t want to go see their other parent? Or if they...more
The end of a relationship often presents an opportunity for individuals to consider relocation to a new city or town, or even out of state. While it is true that neither a former partner nor the Court can tell someone they...more
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (“SB 174”), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (SB 174), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more
When it comes to child custody, court decisions have a profound impact on families. Understanding how judges evaluate these cases empowers parents to advocate more effectively for their children’s well-being. With recent...more
Parents often tell me that their individual therapist, former marriage counselor, or even their child’s therapist should have an opinion about the outcome of their custody case. They’ll ask why the judge cannot just speak to...more
In the first two parts of this series, we explored how grandparents in Ohio can seek visitation rights and obtain temporary custody through parental agreements. But what happens when a grandparent believes that a more...more
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
At the NAIC Spring National Meeting, the Illustration Subgroup and the Suitability Working Group reported that they are building out the following additions...more
On April 21, New Jersey became the 50th and final state to adopt the Best Interest standard for annuity transactions. The new New Jersey standard is based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)...more
If you and your spouse are undergoing a divorce with children, there’s a good chance you are thinking about what kind of custody arrangement you will end up with. In Washington, we refer to these as “Residential Provisions”...more
High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe has made strong gains as issuers return to the market to refinance at more attractive rates - High yield bond markets in the US and Europe made strong gains through the first...more
In the second part of this legal update series, we summarize the key takeaways from the Division of Examinations’ (Division) 2025 priorities report released on October 21, 2024. The Division remains focused on mainstays like...more
A conservator is an individual who manages the finances of an incapacitated individual, and a conservator cannot sell real estate owned by the incapacitated person without prior probate court approval. MCL 700.5423(3)....more
In 2021, I wrote on this blog about a case where a court delayed reunification therapy because a 12 year old child didn’t want to do it. To this day, this continues to be one of the most read posts on our blog, more than...more
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
Typically, in order to modify support or custody/parenting time provisions in an agreement or judgment/order, the party seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. Given the goal of...more