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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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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

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Florida's Alimony Overhaul: New Legislation Changes Modification Standards

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On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed landmark legislation, which made sweeping changes to Florida’s alimony laws. Similar attempts have failed in prior years, including a veto by DeSantis of the bill’s predecessor in...more

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Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Alimony Reform Bill Eliminating Permanent Alimony

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On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed landmark legislation significantly impacting Florida’s alimony law. The new law will be effective July 1, 2023, and applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage that...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

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