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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

The Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What I Tell My Clients

As a family law lawyer, one of the first and most emotional questions clients ask me is what will happen to their home when they separate. The matrimonial home carries enormous emotional weight.

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Lerners LLP

Divorce 101: What To Expect When Filing For Divorce In California

Considering divorce in California? This step-by-step guide explains eligibility, filing fees, service, timelines, and how to finish your divorce. *Fees may vary depending on county.

United States Family

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Madison Law

What Happens To A Farm In A Divorce (Video)

Divorce is difficult for any family, but when a family farm is involved, the issues can become significantly more complex.

LL

Lerners LLP

Privacy In Divorce: Practical Guidance For Advisors

When clients face separation, privacy becomes a core concern — especially for high-profile individuals or those with sensitive financial or family circumstances.

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Lerners LLP

The Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Spousal Creditor Protections

United States Family

JP

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns

When There's No Will, There Still Could Be A Way: Re: Boisvert Estate, 2026 BCSC 195

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Incoming Amendments To Trust Reporting Requirements

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Soloway Wright

Protecting Your Children And Family Through An Advance Directive

United States Family

CH

Clark Hill

Ep. 63 – The Human Side Of Planning With Brian Lasher (Podcast)

United States Family

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Wiggin & Dana

Amy A. Mortimore, K.C. And Mark S. Weintraub, K.C. Published In BarTalk

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Understanding Lasting Powers Of Attorney For International Clients

United States Family

WB

Womble Bond Dickinson

GRATs As An Estate Planning Tool For High‑Net‑Worth Individuals

United States Family

FL

Foley & Lardner

Succession Planning For Your Professional Services Firm: Why Waiting Isn't An Option

United States Family

MG

MGO CPA LLP

When A Will Is Set Aside: Key Lessons From Kroeger v. Bush Estate (2026 BCCA 16)

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Watson Goepel LLP

Congress Proposes Major Overhaul Of WARN: What Employers Need To Know About The Fair Warning Act

United States Employment

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

Seventh Circuit Roundup: What Recent Decisions Reveal About Pleading, Intent, And Immunity (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

How American 'Jock Tax' And State Income Tax Affect NFL Players, Other Professional Athletes: The Sam Darnold Super Bowl Example

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Federal Circuit: Priority Document That 'Broadly Outlines' Possible Structures Fails To Provide Adequate Written Description Support For Subgenus Of Linkers In Antibody-Drug Conjugate

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Family Law

Because Love Knows No Borders– Sponsoring Your Spouse For Canadian Permanent Residence In 2026

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

The Matrimonial Home In A Divorce: What I Tell My Clients

As a family law lawyer, one of the first and most emotional questions clients ask me is what will happen to their home when they separate. The matrimonial home carries enormous emotional weight.

LL

Lerners LLP

Divorce 101: What To Expect When Filing For Divorce In California

Considering divorce in California? This step-by-step guide explains eligibility, filing fees, service, timelines, and how to finish your divorce. *Fees may vary depending on county.

United States Family

ML

Madison Law

What Happens To A Farm In A Divorce (Video)

LL

Lerners LLP

Privacy In Divorce: Practical Guidance For Advisors

LL

Lerners LLP

The Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Spousal Creditor Protections

United States Family

JP

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns

Protecting Your Children And Family Through An Advance Directive

United States Family

CH

Clark Hill

Wrongful Death Claims

HS

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

The Graying Of Divorce In New Jersey: Challenges, Costs & Key Financial Impacts

United States Family

AY

A.Y. Strauss

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Divorce

Divorce 101: What To Expect When Filing For Divorce In California

Considering divorce in California? This step-by-step guide explains eligibility, filing fees, service, timelines, and how to finish your divorce. *Fees may vary depending on county.

United States Family

ML

Madison Law

What Happens To A Farm In A Divorce (Video)

Divorce is difficult for any family, but when a family farm is involved, the issues can become significantly more complex.

LL

Lerners LLP

Privacy In Divorce: Practical Guidance For Advisors

When clients face separation, privacy becomes a core concern — especially for high-profile individuals or those with sensitive financial or family circumstances.

LL

Lerners LLP

The BCL § 1118 Buyout Election: A Powerful Defense. With Limits.

United States Commercial

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Life Just Got Easier For Attorneys For Property. Well, Sort Of.

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

The Graying Of Divorce In New Jersey: Challenges, Costs & Key Financial Impacts

United States Family

AY

A.Y. Strauss

Dear Littler: What Can We Do (Legally!) About Broken Hearts In The Workplace?

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

JPM Briefing: Life Sciences Investors Cautiously Optimistic For 2026 And Beyond

United States Family

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

Pryor Cashman Family Law Practice Earns Top Rankings On 2026 Doyles Lists

United States Family

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Pryor Cashman LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

The Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Spousal Creditor Protections

For years, married couples meeting with estate planning attorneys have asked a simple question: "Why can't I just add my spouse's name to the account?" The answer often came with a discouraging...

United States Family

JP

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns

When There's No Will, There Still Could Be A Way: Re: Boisvert Estate, 2026 BCSC 195

More than a decade after the Wills, Estates and Succession Act came into force, courts in British Columbia are still interpreting some provisions for the very first time.

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Incoming Amendments To Trust Reporting Requirements

Proposed legislation to update trust reporting requirements under the Income Tax Act (the "ITA") was released in August 2024 and amended in August 2025. While these amendments are not yet enacted, on November 18, 2025...

SW

Soloway Wright

Protecting Your Children And Family Through An Advance Directive

United States Family

CH

Clark Hill

Ep. 63 – The Human Side Of Planning With Brian Lasher (Podcast)

United States Family

WD

Wiggin & Dana

Amy A. Mortimore, K.C. And Mark S. Weintraub, K.C. Published In BarTalk

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Understanding Lasting Powers Of Attorney For International Clients

United States Family

WB

Womble Bond Dickinson

GRATs As An Estate Planning Tool For High‑Net‑Worth Individuals

United States Family

FL

Foley & Lardner

Succession Planning For Your Professional Services Firm: Why Waiting Isn't An Option

United States Family

MG

MGO CPA LLP

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Latest Videos

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Ten Minute Interview: Use Of Trust Protectors In Trust Instruments (Video)

FL

Foley & Lardner

Ep. 60 – Looking Back, Planning Ahead: Estate Planning In 2026 (Podcast)

WD

Wiggin & Dana

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Danika Troy's Case On Court TV's Think Tank (Video)

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Cozen O'Connor

Webinar – Collaborative Divorce: Role Of Divorce & Parenting Coach (Video)

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Beresford Booth

How Child Support Is Calculated In Ontario (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

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