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The Spousal Unity Rule: An Unconstitutional Grantor Trust Trigger

Unsurprisingly, Congress has long chosen to tax a married grantor on trust income, so long as the grantor's spouse is included in the class of beneficiaries. The grantor of a trust, Congress apparently reasoned...

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Milbank LLP

How Spousal Maintenance Works In High-Asset Divorce Settlements

Spousal maintenance in high-asset divorce cases involves complex financial considerations that go far beyond standard alimony calculations.

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Diggs & Sadler

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant For My Divorce Case?

Making sure that you leave your divorce with a fair and equitable division of assets is one of the most important things family law attorneys...

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Beresford Booth

What Is A CR 2A?

In Washington State, final resolution of family law disputes is often resolved before ever reaching a courtroom.

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Beresford Booth

Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

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Beresford Booth

Second Department Ends Sisters' Fight Over Family Home Not With A Bang, But A Whimper

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

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Offit Kurman

Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

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Offit Kurman

Parenting Coordinators In Massachusetts: A Powerful Tool For High-Conflict Custody Cases

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Casner & Edwards

How Mental Health Professionals Shape Divorce Outcomes (Podcast)

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Navigating Military Divorce: Unique Challenges And Solutions

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Diggs & Sadler

Don't Block Your Ex – BIFF Them Instead

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Beresford Booth

Navigating Divorce With Young Children

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Beresford Booth

Unintended Barrier To Relocation

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Beresford Booth

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways For Businesses

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Strengthening Your Hiring Process (Video)

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Offit Kurman

Federal Court Blocks Enforcement Of Texas Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Mass Deportations: How Donald Trump Is Weaving A 'Dangerous' Web Of 'Host Countries'

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Green and Spiegel

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

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JAMS

College Tuition – Who Pays When Parents Are Divorced?

In Washington State, the responsibility for paying for a child's college tuition after a divorce can be determined through various methods. Those methods are discussed below.

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Beresford Booth

The Importance Of Updating Your Will After Divorce

Whether you have been married for one year or thirty years, it is extremely important to update your estate plan following a divorce.

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Beresford Booth

Can You Start Dating While Divorcing? Legal And Personal Considerations

When couples agree to divorce, one of the first questions that is often asked is: "Can I start dating?" The simple answer is yes you can, but there are things to keep in mind.

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Offit Kurman

Who Controls The Money Doesn't Control The Divorce

It's very common in a marriage for one spouse to earn most of the income or handle all the financial decisions. But when divorce happens...

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Offit Kurman

Financial Expertise In Divorce

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IR Global

Summer Shorts: A Trio Of Recent Decisions Of Interest In LLC Member Disputes

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Back To School: A Divorced Parent's Guide To A New School Year

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Cowles & Thompson, PC

The Rise Of Grey Divorce – Key Considerations For Older Couples

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Beresford Booth

DW FastTrack Episode 12: Mediating Your Divorce With A Narcissist (Video)

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Prenup Or No Prenup? Why A Prenuptial Agreement Might Be Right For You

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Madison Law

On Camera: My Recent Video Interview On, What Else, Business Divorce (Part 2)

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

How Declining Marriage Statistics Affect Child Custody Cases And What To Do About It

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Tully Rinckey

Legal And Practical Considerations Before Leaving The Marital Home During Divorce

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Offit Kurman

The Hazards Of Not Changing Beneficiaries Post-Divorce

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

On Camera: My Recent Video Interview On, What Else, Business Divorce (Part 2)

This post features Part 2 of a recent two-part program to be later aired on New York City public access cable in which I was interviewed...

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

How Declining Marriage Statistics Affect Child Custody Cases And What To Do About It

Matrimonial attorneys have traditionally focused on marriage and divorce rates where they practice, but statistically, marriage rates are changing.

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Tully Rinckey

Legal And Practical Considerations Before Leaving The Marital Home During Divorce

One of the most common and emotionally charged questions people ask when facing divorce is, "Can —or should— I move out of the marital home...

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Offit Kurman

The Hazards Of Not Changing Beneficiaries Post-Divorce

A recent case by the Tennessee Court of Appeals highlights the importance of changing one's insurance and retirement policy beneficiaries after divorce.

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

The Divorce Option That Advisors (And Their Clients) Shouldn't Ignore

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Divorce And Immigration Status

Divorce is a challenging life event. However, divorce and immigration status dependent on your marriage to a U.S. citizen can be especially difficult.

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Siri & Glimstad LLP

A Tardy Plaintiff's Best Friend: The Open Repudiation Doctrine

Pre-answer motions to dismiss for untimeliness are exceptionally common in business divorce litigation. Statute of limitations analysis can be deceptively simple...

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Collaborative Divorce Preserves Wealth In Family Owned Business

A high-net-worth family with business ties faced a complex divorce.

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

What Happens To Retirement Accounts In A Divorce?

Dividing retirement accounts in a divorce is a detailed and sensitive process that can significantly impact the financial stability of both parties. Understanding what constitutes marital versus separate property...

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Diggs & Sadler

A Message Of Acceptance From The Garden State

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

California Family Law Updates For 2025 & Beyond

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Madison Law

Demand Futility, Dissolution, And Transfer Restrictions: Spring Blooms Fresh Developments In LLC Litigation

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Navigating Children's Medical Issues During Divorce (Podcast)

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Texas Supreme Court Weighs In On Death, Divorce, And Guardianship In Decade-Long Family Dispute

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Crain Caton & James

"Prenup" Isn't A Bad Word – Debunking Common Myths About Premarital Agreements

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Carruthers & Roth

Alimony Refresher

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Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford

How To Successfully Navigate Your Child's Summer Break With Your Co-Parent

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Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd

Quick Start Guide To The Family Law Process

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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Divorcees In Massachusetts May Be Forced To Have The Conversation: 'You Want Tom's Game Winning Jersey Or Brady The Basset Hound?'"

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Duane Morris LLP

Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff Reveals She Has 'Floozy Clause' In Will

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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger

Measuring The Financial Impact Of Job Loss On Divorce

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Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd

Complex Property Division In High-Asset Divorces

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Diggs & Sadler

Spring Cleaning Your Finances: High-Asset Divorce Considerations In Texas

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Diggs & Sadler

Understanding Property Division In Texas: Separate vs. Community Property

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Diggs & Sadler

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DW FastTrack Episode 12: Mediating Your Divorce With A Narcissist (Video)

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

A Problem Solving Approach To Divorce (Video)

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

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