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Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

“Nesting” During Divorce: Is Nesting Right for My Family?

“Nesting” is a custody arrangement where, rather than having children move between homes, the children stay in the family home and the parents move back and forth and alternate living there. While it may sound appealing,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Moving Closer and a Child’s Maturation Can Be Changed Circumstances to Modify Custody

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It should come as no surprise that a child’s best interests change over time. That is one of the reasons why, under the law, that custody and parenting time Orders and Agreements are always reviewable and modifiable. However,...more

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When Parenting Time is 50-50, There Isn’t Usually a Parent of Primary Residence (PPR)

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In the late 1990s when the Child Support Guidelines were drastically changed to account for overnight parenting as well as shared parenting, the terms Parent of Primary Residence (PPR) and Parent of Alternate Residence (PAR)...more

Cozen O'Connor

Reconciling Spouses and Retroactive Child Support

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How are child support obligations affected when formerly married couples reconcile numerous times? When do children of the marriage become independent? In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the...more

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Understanding Interim Financial Relief

When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Accurately Completing Financial Statements When Obtaining a Divorce

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Everyone who obtains a divorce in Massachusetts will have to file a crucial document at least once in their case: a financial statement. The importance of an accurate financial statement cannot be overstated, particularly in...more

Blank Rome LLP

[Webinar] Embracing New Beginnings: Moving on after Divorce - August 15th, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

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Look Ahead with Lois Liberman: A Women’s Salon Series - Blank Rome partner Lois J. Liberman’s Look Ahead salons are designed to address the very personal and pivotal issues that concern women who are divorced and...more

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Are No-Fault Divorces Coming to an End in Pennsylvania?

Recently in the news, there has been talk of eliminating no-fault divorces. Attorneys are concerned this will lead to lengthy divorces, unnecessary court involvement, and costly expenses. Often clients will call and ask for a...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

A Trial Is Not The Only Way To Settle Your Divorce

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Many clients believe that if they file for divorce, the road to resolution is litigation and a trial. While naturally, that is the final step if a settlement is not reached, divorce trials are reasonably uncommon in New...more

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Preparing for a High-Conflict Divorce: Tips and Strategies

Understanding the High-Conflict Dynamic - A high-conflict divorce is a tumultuous and emotionally charged process that can leave lasting scars on all parties involved. Unlike amicable separations, this type of divorce is...more

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Apples to Oranges – Pendente Lite Support vs. Support After Trial

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One of the universal themes in divorce matters is that the court is supposed to try to maintain the status quo while the case is pending. In many cases where there is barely enough money to go around to support an intact...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Intersection of Business in Marital Divorce Cases: Business Issues That Often Arise in Family Law Proceedings 

When divorcing couples hold ownership interests in private companies as part of their marital estate, they will have to address a number of business issues related to these interests in their divorce settlement. Planning...more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Sheds Light on Double-Dipping in Trethewey v. Trethewey Divorce Settlement

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While it is standard practice that an asset will be valued and divided in a divorce, what happens when the same asset that was divided between spouses is also used to generate income for support? In such divorce cases, a...more

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D.C. Passes New Law Authorizing Divorces with NO Waiting Period and Expanding Relief Available to Spouses

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While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024 that altered the landscape of divorce in the District of Columbia....more

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Five Top Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During Divorce

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Divorce, while a legal process shaped by state statute, is an emotional journey fraught with challenges. What leads up to a separation is often traumatizing to mental (and sometimes physical) health, but the divorce process...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

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Arbitrations May Save Time, Money and Distress in Divorce Proceedings

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Divorce is rarely, if ever, a happy process. The fundamental disagreements that lead a spouse to file for divorce may create chronic distrust and animosity.  The additional conflicts spawned during a lengthy pretrial process...more

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What is an Uncontested Divorce?

I get a number of questions about uncontested divorces in my family law practice in North Carolina. I find that many times, people have an incorrect or incomplete understanding of what uncontested divorce means and how it is...more

Conyers

Hidden Assets and Divorce

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Disagreements are not uncommon in divorce. If a separation is acrimonious, one spouse may try to deprive the other of their share of assets. In some cases, a party may hide bank accounts or assets as part of an effort to...more

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Can the Family Business be Divided in Divorce Proceedings?

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In Bermuda, it is not uncommon for divorcing couples to own a business together. The couple may be equal partners in the business, bringing different skills. One person might be the inspiration behind the business or the...more

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Separated Parents and Arrangements for Families who Celebrate Christmas

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At this time of year, many families struggle to put aside their differences and work together. However, some are able to make arrangements themselves to make sure that children can enjoy the season with both parents. ...more

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A Look at Temporary Restraining Orders

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to unite and support victims and survivors of abuse. New Jersey has one of the strongest Domestic Violence laws in the United States. It offers victims of domestic violence...more

Dentons

I Don’t Appreciate Your Alleged Depreciation

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In Iowa, child and spousal support (alimony) amounts are mainly determined by each party’s income. But income is not the whole story. Parties may deduct certain qualified expenses, resulting in a lower income amount used in...more

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Make Them Pay: Iowa Alimony

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Under Iowa law, alimony, also known as spousal support, refers to the financial help provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce or separation. It addresses the economic disparity that can arise when one spouse...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Divorcing an Incapacitated Spouse

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Mental health issues during a divorce are unfortunately common. Untreated mental illness may be the cause of the divorce, or the stress of the divorce process may exacerbate a previously undiagnosed or inadequately managed...more

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