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Divorce Settlement Agreements Marital Assets

Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Order Invalidating Settlement Agreement Because Parties Didn’t Formally Answer Discovery is Overturned by the Appellate Division

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Wise or not, parties have a right to waive discovery from the other party and settle their matter. Sometimes, both parties have access to and/or knowledge of all of the finances. Sometimes, the rely on the parties sworn Case...more

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Seven Myths about Getting Divorced in Arizona

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We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces. These misconceptions impact their decision-making. We are going to debunk common myths about divorce in Arizona to provide clarity and empower...more

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What’s A Mid Nuptial? And is it for You?

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I read a blog today about this subject. Mid nuptial agreements are contracts that typically seek to make an economic settlement among couples who otherwise don’t want to be divorced. It seems strange but we are encountering...more

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Griffin v. Kay: A Cautionary Tale in How Your Separation Agreement Is Worded

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When spouses reach agreement on terms for a divorce, a written settlement document – commonly known as a Separation Agreement – is prepared. Parties then decide whether the agreement will either “merge” into the Judgment of...more

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Beware the Empty Chair in Marital Divorce Negotiations: Company Ownership Issues Should Be Considered in Divorce Settlements

Divorcing spouses often have a number of business issues to resolve, but one key aspect that is often overlooked takes place when divorce settlements involve the division of an ownership interest in a private company. ...more

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BALANCING 529 PLANS IN DIVORCE

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We have written about 529 Plans a few times before. The major points of those articles are: (a) 529 Plans are marital assets under Pennsylvania law; and, (b) 529 Plans can be UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minor) Accounts in...more

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Your Options for Change After Your Divorce

A divorce decree is an order of court that declares the end of a marriage. Once the decree is issued, life goes on, but your prospects may change. This could lead to the valid question of whether it is possible to change the...more

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Why You Should Send a Settlement Offer

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Settling a divorce or family law matter is something most parties desire. It is uncommon for somebody to want a trial in their divorce or family law matter. Trials are expensive. Not only are they expensive, but in a trial...more

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What is the Nisi Period?

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According to the Massachusetts divorce statute: Judgments of divorce shall in the first instance be judgments nisi, and shall become absolute after the expiration of ninety days from the entry thereof, unless the court...more

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High Asset Divorce And The Collaborative Process

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For many parties going through a divorce, they might have lots of assets. From a marital home, vacation homes, investment accounts, retirement accounts and other lucrative assets, those going through a divorce with a high net...more

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