United States: Family Law

A New York Commercial Division case examines whether a father and son have standing to sue derivatively on behalf of a home care services LLC when the mother claims sole ownership. The court must determine if an unadjudicated equitable distribution claim in a parallel matrimonial divorce proceeding can confer the corporate ownership required for derivative standing, while also evaluating allegations that key ownership documents were fabricated.

Illinois Senate Bill 3524 proposes significant changes to how child support is calculated in shared parenting arrangements, lowering the threshold from 146 to 110 overnights and introducing a sliding scale for parenting time calculations. These modifications could have substantial financial implications for divorcing parents, particularly high-net-worth families with complex income structures.

Wisconsin Act 115 introduces a streamlined alternative procedure allowing patient representatives to consent to nursing home or CBRF admissions for incapacitated individuals without requiring guardianship petitions. The legislation extends decision-making authority beyond the previous 90-day limit and modifies incapacity determination requirements, fundamentally changing how healthcare facilities manage admissions for patients lacking activated powers of attorney.

A coast-to-coast trend is taking shape: three states have now stripped conventional mortgage lenders of discretion to deny assumptions when divorcing co-borrowers want to keep the family home at the existing...

Two family law attorneys examine the intersection of emotional attachment and financial reality when dividing marital real estate, addressing common misconceptions about ownership versus liability and the critical role of timing in property rights. The article provides strategic guidance on navigating complex issues from mortgage obligations to state-specific legal frameworks that govern how homes are treated during divorce proceedings.

In Virginia custody disputes, written communications between parents often become critical evidence that judges review when determining the best interests of the child. Understanding how text messages, emails, and parenting app exchanges can impact your case is essential for parents navigating custody arrangements. This analysis explores practical strategies for maintaining constructive communication that demonstrates cooperation and prioritizes your child's wellbeing throughout the legal process.

When a domestic violence survivor found herself facing a wrongful indication of neglect from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) — on top of the trauma she had already endured — Jenner & Block Partner Stephanie Sebor stepped in to set the record straight.

Economic uncertainty has a way of putting major life decisions on hold. For many individuals – especially business owners, executives, and other high-income professionals – the instinct is to wait until the economy stabilizes before moving forward with a major decision like divorce.

Family transitions like divorce and separation present challenges for any family, but for high-asset families – including business owners, executives, and professional athletes – the issues involved in child custody can be uniquely complex.