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10 Things to Know About Prenups and Postnups

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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements may be associated with celebrities and extremely wealthy individuals – but they’re for everyone! In fact, a 2023 poll by Axios/Harris found that over 50% of American adults polled said...more

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What is a “Defunct Marriage” in Washington?

Merriam-Webster defines “defunct” as “no longer living, existing, or functioning.” In Washington, a “defunct marriage” is a term for spouses who have given up any hope of salvaging the relationship, and yet for whatever...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

Fox Rothschild LLP

LEGALLY SEPARATED? Who’s Asking?

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Early today I fielded a call from a friend who casually asked about the definition of legal separation. I provided the textbook answer including the presumption while noting that this was one concept where ambiguity was on...more

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Location 101: A Comparison of Grounds for Divorce in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

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When it comes to getting divorced in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. where you live can make a huge difference in what it takes to start a divorce case. Recently, there have been some significant changes in divorce...more

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Untangling the Complexities of High-Net-Worth Divorces

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Divorce proceedings can be complex when representing clients of means. When the client is a professional, executive, business owner or has acquired assets through some other endeavor, they often present with a wide array of...more

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New Grounds for Divorce: Will Revised Rules Truly Make Maryland a “No Fault” State?

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It will be much simpler to get divorced in Maryland starting this October. Maryland couples will be able to divorce without a physical separation (i.e. needing to reside in separate households) or waiting period thanks to...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

DLM Blog Post – What Not to Do During a Divorce! (2022 Edition) Part II – Financial

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In the second part of this two-part series, you will learn about financial pitfalls to avoid in the divorce process. Experienced divorce counsel can guide you to ensure that financial decisions don’t cost you credibility,...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Should You Live Together During the Divorce?

One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. COMMITTING ABANDONMENT - It is a common misconception that if you leave...more

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How to Find the Right Midwest Divorce Attorney

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If you have decided to divorce in the Midwest, you will need legal counsel. A competent Midwest divorce attorney will save you time, money, and stress during the process. They can also guide you to a more favorable result...more

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Texas Community Property Law and How to Plan Around it

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Jack Bux and his high school sweetheart, Diane, have been married a few years, but the pandemic has taken its toll on their relationship, and they could soon be parting ways....more

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What’s Love Got to do With It: When Unmarried Couples Live Like Married Couples

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The pandemic may be delaying weddings, but people are still moving forward living their lives together – and making some unfortunate financial decisions. Unfortunate because they are not protected by laws that would protect...more

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Let's Talk Family Law Taxes

Join Weber Gallagher Partner, Carolyn Mirabile, and guest, Donna Pironti, a forensic accountant specializing in matrimonial litigation support and tax consulting, for our next episode of Let's Talk Family Law. Carolyn and...more

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