Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
Navigating Divorce: How a Coach Can Transform Your Experience
How Much an Arizona Divorce Will Cost
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 - Splitting Costs: Forensic Accounting in Divorce
Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2 - Mortgage Mastery: Charting a Financial Course Post-Divorce
Let's Talk About the Anatomy of a Prenuptial Agreement
Let's Talk What Questions You Should Ask Your Family Law Attorney
Let's Talk What to Bring to Your First Family Law Appointment
The $6 Million Wedding
Marriage and Divorce Considerations for Health Care Providers
Episode 8 | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating the Domestic Relations Arena
Let's Talk Finding a Family Law Lawyer
Law Brief: Alexis Gruttadauria and Rich Schoenstein Discuss Why You Need an Estate Plan
So you are ready to divorce...what is the process?
Let's Talk Family Law Taxes
Estate Planning & Family Law: How To Protect Your Assets For Future Generations
Episode 9: Optimizing Value in a Marital Business Divorce: Interview with Ladd Hirsch
Estate Planning During Divorce (Part 1)
Do same sex couples have the same legal rights as other couples?
Protecting Separate Property in Arizona: Basic Principles
Although blended families are common, they often encounter unique complexities after the death of a loved one. Assets may be left outright to a surviving spouse, who may then change the terms of the estate plan. Careful...more
My son got married recently and shortly before the wedding, a non-lawyer friend asked me if my son and his now wife had a prenuptial agreement, that I prepared, of course. My answer was no, because I didn’t see how two...more
What began as a high-asset marital dissolution between John and Laura Overdeck has transformed into a wide-ranging challenge to modern trust planning and the professionals who support it....more
Going through a divorce is expensive both emotionally and financially. Between attorney fees, court costs, and the financial upheaval of separating one household into two, the temptation to seek crowdfunded financial support...more
Many prenuptial agreements include provisions about what happens with each party’s retirement and pensions in the event of divorce. In such prenuptial agreements, some couples may decide that they will divide or...more
Planning a wedding is an exciting time filled with much joy and anticipation. Amidst the celebrations, it is easy to overlook the less romantic side of marriage; that is, the legal and financial partnership that ensues after...more
A postnuptial agreement (sometimes called a postnuptial property settlement agreement or postnuptial property division agreement) is a formal agreement entered into during marriage in order to define each spouse’s property...more
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, and one of the most stressful moments for anyone involved in divorce proceedings is cross-examination....more
During most divorce proceedings, the legal focus tends to center on important topics such as child custody, spousal support, and the equitable distribution of marital assets....more
Private equity assets add a layer of complexity to divorce that goes beyond the standard division of bank accounts and retirement plans. These interests often involve tiered payout structures, vesting schedules, capital...more
Successful tax-loss harvesting depends on a taxpayer’s ability to deduct losses. In addition to their federal tax liability, taxpayers also need to consider state and local taxes. As we wrap up this series, I want to focus in...more
Since Congress enacted §529 of the Internal Revenue Code in 1996 which, to over simplify things, allowed people to save tax free for college, these accounts have been a popular investment vehicle. Often they are funded by the...more
On September 12, 2025, the Court of Appeals told us to think ahead because you do not get a “do-over” divorce. ...more
For restaurant owners, divorce isn’t just about dividing assets—it’s about protecting the legacy you’ve built and ensuring the future of your business remains secure. Amidst the emotional and financial challenges of a...more
The news is official: your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. In other words, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. While most fans are thinking about the love story, admiring the engagement...more
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
Have you ever wondered why some divorces make headlines while others quietly resolve behind closed doors? In Seattle, as in many major cities, not every divorce is straightforward. Some involve unique assets, intricate family...more
The Legal Limits of Interspousal Transfer Deeds and the Risk to Separate Property in California - In California, the idea of "what’s mine is yours" is more than just a romantic sentiment, it’s the legal default. California...more
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a person faces—emotionally, personally, and financially. For restaurant owners, the complications extend beyond personal matters and into the heart of the business...more
Who gets to keep the dog in a California divorce? Much like children, pets can become the central focus of ownership disputes in a divorce, even though they are not human. State law increasingly recognizes a furry friend’s...more
A divorce can change how people remember their weddings. Instead of reminiscing about the tender moments, they tend to fixate on the price tag. Here are notes on whether you can recover common costs of your wedding when you...more
A recent precedential Superior Court case arising out of Bucks County, Bordone v. Bordone (No. 3155 EDA 2024) addressed a rarely encountered issue in the form of annulment. The parties were married in Connecticut in 2000, but...more
In Massachusetts, a person contemplating filing for divorce may be confronted with the question of what will happen to their trust interests. First, a trust is a legally independent entity in which one party, the trustee,...more
Hot off the press! The latest issue of our Elder Law, Probate Litigation & Special Needs Newsletter is here! This month’s highlights include: • Don’t Rely on Medicare or Medicaid for Your Long-Term Care • When...more
Have you ever wondered what happens if you do not sign a prenuptial agreement before the wedding but still want to set clear financial boundaries in your marriage? Sometimes, negotiations about finances and property cannot...more