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What To Know About Child Relocation Rights In New York State Custody Matters

In New York State, a custodial parent's decision to move residence with their child can substantially affect existing custody rights of the parties under a standing Court Order. Child relocations present...

United States Family

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Tully Rinckey

Who Gets To Keep The Family Pet In A Divorce?

The transformations in the way society regards dogs and other household pets present novel issues to be resolved in divorce proceedings. Unlike most marital assets, household pets hold deep emotional value...

United States Family

TR

Tully Rinckey

Partition Suits: Why Co-Ownership Without A Plan Can End In Court

There has been a sharp rise in partition suits lately, a trend fueled by a combination of foreclosures, property disputes, and the realities of shared ownership without a clear agreement.

United States Real Estate

MA

Minchella & Associates

Securing Your Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide To Beneficiary Designations In California Estate Planning (2025 Update)

Learn how California's 2025 laws on beneficiary designations, RTODDs, and spousal consent affect your estate plan. Discover how to protect your legacy and avoid probate with insights from Opelon LLP.

United States Family

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Opelon

Can I Request Child Support For The Period Before I Filed My Divorce?

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

New Maryland Law Lets Divorcing Homeowners Keep Their Mortgage-Without Refinancing

United States Family

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Joseph, Greenwald & Laake

When Title Alone Isn't Enough

United States Family

IG

IR Global

Pryor Cashman Welcomes Partner Caitlin Connolly To Family Law Group In New York

United States Family

PC

Pryor Cashman LLP

Exploring Post-Divorce Tax Implications In Texas

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce In Houston

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

The Spousal Unity Rule: An Unconstitutional Grantor Trust Trigger

United States Family

ML

Milbank LLP

How Spousal Maintenance Works In High-Asset Divorce Settlements

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant For My Divorce Case?

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

What Is A CR 2A?

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

U.S. Immigration Updates – October 2025

Worldwide Immigration

K

Klasko

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways For Businesses

Worldwide Commercial

RG

Ropes & Gray LLP

Why Direct Student-Athlete Payments Create An Immigration Crisis For Universities

United States Immigration

Gs

Green and Spiegel

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

United States Commercial

RG

Ropes & Gray LLP

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

In at-fault states, a party filing for divorce must allege that their spouse committed misconduct in the marriage leading to its demise. Washington is not one of those states.

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Second Department Ends Sisters' Fight Over Family Home Not With A Bang, But A Whimper

Four sisters. One house. Who owns it? Today's case delves into a thorny situation many closely-held family businesses struggle with—proving ownership.

United States Commercial

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

For many couples going through a divorce, the marital home is not only their most valuable asset but also their most sentimental asset.

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

Oftentimes, inheritances are considered separate property and are not divided in divorce.

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

Parenting Coordinators In Massachusetts: A Powerful Tool For High-Conflict Custody Cases

United States Family

CE

Casner & Edwards

How Mental Health Professionals Shape Divorce Outcomes (Podcast)

United States Family

SD

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Navigating Military Divorce: Unique Challenges And Solutions

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

Don't Block Your Ex – BIFF Them Instead

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Navigating Divorce With Young Children

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Unintended Barrier To Relocation

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

College Tuition – Who Pays When Parents Are Divorced?

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

The Importance Of Updating Your Will After Divorce

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Can You Start Dating While Divorcing? Legal And Personal Considerations

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

Who Controls The Money Doesn't Control The Divorce

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

College Tuition – Who Pays When Parents Are Divorced?

In Washington State, the responsibility for paying for a child's college tuition after a divorce can be determined through various methods. Those methods are discussed below.

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

The Importance Of Updating Your Will After Divorce

Whether you have been married for one year or thirty years, it is extremely important to update your estate plan following a divorce.

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Can You Start Dating While Divorcing? Legal And Personal Considerations

When couples agree to divorce, one of the first questions that is often asked is: "Can I start dating?" The simple answer is yes you can, but there are things to keep in mind.

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

Who Controls The Money Doesn't Control The Divorce

It's very common in a marriage for one spouse to earn most of the income or handle all the financial decisions. But when divorce happens...

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

Financial Expertise In Divorce

United States Family

IG

IR Global

Prenup Or No Prenup? Why A Prenuptial Agreement Might Be Right For You

Love may be blind, but your finances don't have to be. Before tying the knot, it's worth thinking beyond cake flavors and honeymoon destinations. While it may not be the most romantic part of wedding planning...

United States Family

ML

Madison Law

On Camera: My Recent Video Interview On, What Else, Business Divorce (Part 2)

This post features Part 2 of a recent two-part program to be later aired on New York City public access cable in which I was interviewed...

United States Family

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

How Declining Marriage Statistics Affect Child Custody Cases And What To Do About It

Matrimonial attorneys have traditionally focused on marriage and divorce rates where they practice, but statistically, marriage rates are changing.

United States Family

TR

Tully Rinckey

Legal And Practical Considerations Before Leaving The Marital Home During Divorce

One of the most common and emotionally charged questions people ask when facing divorce is, "Can —or should— I move out of the marital home...

United States Family

OK

Offit Kurman

The Hazards Of Not Changing Beneficiaries Post-Divorce

United States Family

DW

Dickinson Wright PLLC

The Divorce Option That Advisors (And Their Clients) Shouldn't Ignore

United States Family

SD

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

On Camera: My Recent Video Interview On, What Else, Business Divorce (Part One)

United States Commercial

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Three Pryor Cashman Partners Included In Spear's Family Lawyers Index 2025

United States Family

PC

Pryor Cashman LLP

Understanding Temporary Alimony During Divorce Proceedings

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

Addressing Divorce Challenges In Blended Families

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

Divorce And Immigration Status

United States Immigration

SG

Siri & Glimstad LLP

A Tardy Plaintiff's Best Friend: The Open Repudiation Doctrine

United States Commercial

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Collaborative Divorce Preserves Wealth In Family Owned Business

United States Family

SD

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

What Happens To Retirement Accounts In A Divorce?

United States Family

DS

Diggs & Sadler

A Message Of Acceptance From The Garden State

United States Commercial

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

California Family Law Updates For 2025 & Beyond

United States Family

ML

Madison Law

Demand Futility, Dissolution, And Transfer Restrictions: Spring Blooms Fresh Developments In LLC Litigation

United States Litigation

FF

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Navigating Children's Medical Issues During Divorce (Podcast)

United States Family

SD

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Texas Supreme Court Weighs In On Death, Divorce, And Guardianship In Decade-Long Family Dispute

United States Family

CC

Crain Caton & James

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DW FastTrack Episode 12: Mediating Your Divorce With A Narcissist (Video)

DW

Dickinson Wright PLLC

A Problem Solving Approach To Divorce (Video)

SD

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

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