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Child Support in Ohio: Key Factors in Child Support Calculations – Part 2

One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is the following: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from...more

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ILLINOIS EMPLOYER ALERT: Illinois Notably Amends the Human Rights Act and Personnel Records Review Act in Employees’ Favor

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Illinois continues to change the landscape for employers, allowing employees more leeway when it comes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and Illinois Personnel Records Review Act (IPRRA). Recent Amendments to the...more

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Navigating the Divorce Process

Navigating the divorce process can be stressful and, at times, overwhelming. Filing for absolute divorce in North Carolina can be done without an attorney, as explained below, but life is hard, and people lead busy lives...more

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Legal Separation: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Before terminating a marriage, many married couples elect to physically separate. In this context, physical separation often includes moving out of a shared residence, winding up joint bank and debt accounts, and deciding how...more

Kerr Russell

FTC Ban on Non-competes Will Expand Trade Secrets Litigation

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The final rule is the anticipated result of years of workshops on the topic, and follows the FTC’s January 19, 2023 proposed rule and 90-day public comment period. Enactment of a federal ban is not surprising, given that many...more

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2023 Pro Bono Report

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Lowenstein Sandler is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Center for the Public Interest with the publication of its latest Pro Bono Report, detailing the firm’s pro bono efforts throughout 2023, which included serving...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

We’re Splitting Up – Who Keeps the Pet?

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Frequent readers of the Divorce Law Monitor may recall a previous post “We’re Divorcing – Who Keeps the Pet?” This follow-up post discusses an opinion handed down this month by the Appeals Court, which, while it likely will...more

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LEGALLY SEPARATED? Who’s Asking?

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Early today I fielded a call from a friend who casually asked about the definition of legal separation. I provided the textbook answer including the presumption while noting that this was one concept where ambiguity was on...more

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DC’s New Ground For Divorce and Legal Separation – There’s No Waiting Period and No Separation is Required

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DC has long been a no-fault jurisdiction when it comes to divorce and legal separation. However, both required a period of separation – until now....more

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How to File for Divorce

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Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more

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Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4 - Splitting Costs: Forensic Accounting in Divorce

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Your attorney is your advocate. A forensic accountant is your financial fact-finder. In this episode, Sandra Fava and guest Megan Sartor, a forensic accountant, explore the symbiotic relationship between lawyers and...more

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NPR Provides an Update on the State(s) of Marriage

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Today’s broadcast on National Public Radio’s program “1A” featured three scholars in an informal chat about how marriage has evolved in the past 40 years. 1A is a loosely formatted call-in show hosted by Jen White. So this is...more

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Can I Relocate Out of State With My Child If I Am Divorced or Separated from the Other Parent?

In the United States, we enjoy certain fundamental rights, including the right to interstate travel and live wherever we want. If, however, you are divorced or separated from your spouse, and you have a child together, you...more

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What You Need to Know: Common Law Marriage in Washington, D.C.

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You may have heard of common law marriage or you may know someone who refers to another as their “common law spouse,” their “common law wife,” or their “common law husband.” But what exactly is it and what does it mean?...more

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More New York Legislative Enactments

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul continues to sign legislation emanating from a busy legislative session, including legislation rendering contractual assignment-of-inventions provisions unenforceable, prohibiting...more

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Best Practices to Protect Your Intellectual Property When an Employee Leaves the Company

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The current employment market is placing incredible stress on businesses, many of which are struggling to find enough employees to simply cover shifts. Pay increases and higher recruiting costs, consequently, continue to...more

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Five Signs Your Ex May Be A Narcissist

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A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction. It is not uncommon for a victim to be entirely unaware of the negative toll a narcissist takes on their mental health and...more

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Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 5 - Matchmaking Talk

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Featuring Aleeza Ben Shalom of the Netflix Series “Jewish Matchmaking” Aleeza Ben Shalom may be renowned for her many hit catchphrases but what’s the secret to her success? Go behind the scenes as the TV personality from the...more

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Nine Helpful Tips for Recently Separated or Divorced Parents

Any of us with children knows how hard it is to co-parent with our spouse or partner in an intact relationship. It is not uncommon for parents to disagree with one another on how to parent their child or children in the best...more

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Terminations, Layoffs, and Separations – an Employer Refresher

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There seems to be an almost daily litany of layoffs by large corporations that instantly become media fodder. For example, McDonald’s recent layoff, widely reported to have impacted hundreds of white collar employees, comes...more

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Is There Room on the Spectrum for “Informed Mediation?”

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This writer has formed the impression that over time, people undergoing separation and divorce are more inclined to seek extrajudicial remedies. Typically, the menu includes mediation, arbitration and something called...more

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The Cat's Meow? Recent Developments Trend Toward Pet-Friendly Custody Laws

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The province of British Columbia (B.C.) and the State of New York are leading the way in the field of pet custody and could be just the nudge needed to signal others to catch up. In the United States, pets are generally...more

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Labor and Employment FAQs In Light of Uncertain Financial Times

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Notwithstanding the very recent good news that it appears the federal government and regulators currently have control and a plan in place to limit the impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) and Signature Bank’s recent...more

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Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 1 - Get Refusal Talk

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“Jewish Divorce Talk," a podcast hosted by Fox Rothschild partner Eliana Baer, covers divorce, separation, co-parenting and other unique considerations that arise when couples in the Jewish world divorce. On each episode,...more

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Escalating concerns about pet custody in divorce/separation

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As more and more couples are disputing pet custody issues when divorcing or separating, there is increasing concern in the legal community about how to fairly adjudicate these disputes, without unnecessarily burdening the...more

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