United States: Family and Matrimonial

How family law mediation can help parties break cycles of powerlessness, escalation and conflict

There is no perfect age or universal moment to tell your children how much your family is worth. For many parents, the more important question is whether their children are ready to understand what family wealth means and the corresponding responsibilities.

When divorced parents face significant financial disparities, Illinois courts may look beyond standard child support formulas to ensure children maintain a lifestyle comparable to what they experienced before the marriage ended. A recent appellate decision examines when guideline amounts fall short and upward deviations become necessary to protect children's interests.

How family law mediation can help parties break cycles of powerlessness, escalation and conflict

There is no perfect age or universal moment to tell your children how much your family is worth. For many parents, the more important question is whether their children are ready to understand what family wealth means and the corresponding responsibilities.

A New York Commercial Division judge awarded over $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages against a car dealership owner who misappropriated $4.7 million in dealer advances and engaged in a persistent pattern of fiduciary breaches. The court rejected the defendant's testimony entirely under the falsus in uno doctrine and imposed punitive damages double the amount of misappropriated funds, citing willful deception and conscious disregard for corporate interests.

There is no perfect age or universal moment to tell your children how much your family is worth. For many parents, the more important question is whether their children are ready to understand what family wealth means and the corresponding responsibilities.

For many business owners, estate planning hasn’t kept pace with the business itself. Midyear is a great opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations and assess whether your estate and succession plans reflect how your business operates today, and your hopes for the future.

Host Michael Clear sits down with Andi Hughes from TrustHouse to explore how concierge home care services create comprehensive support systems for families facing cognitive decline, chronic illness, and behavioral health challenges. The discussion reveals strategies for building effective care teams and preventing caregiver burnout while maintaining dignity and independence. Learn how proactive planning and coordinated care can transform the experience of aging in place and managing complex health transitio