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Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from choosing the perfect venue to selecting flowers. But beyond the celebration details, many couples are also considering an important legal and financial step: creating a...more
What do many people have in common with recently engaged music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce? The answer? Prenuptial agreements! Indeed, you don’t have to be uber-rich to...more
Grey divorce, also known as late‑life or “silver split” divorce, refers to the dissolution of long‑term marriages by couples typically aged 50 and older who are entering a new phase of life. This phenomenon is becoming...more
Divorce is a profound life transition that can feel deeply emotional, legally complex, and financially burdensome. Choosing the right approach—whether mediation, collaborative law, or litigation—can significantly reduce...more
Q: Why should I consider a prenuptial agreement? A: You should consider a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets, fix your financial obligations and protect your rights in the event of divorce or death. A prenuptial...more
By now, most of us are aware of the viral cheating scandal caught on camera at a Coldplay concert. If you are having an extramarital affair, I can tell you what not to do - don’t go to a public arena with thousands of people,...more
Thinking about a prenup? State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist Mitch Reichman explains why a prenuptial agreement is a smart move if you have assets. Find out how prenups can be customized to fit your...more
We commonly think of divorce as a legal process that ends a marriage and restructures the legal responsibilities between spouses. However, it is also a major emotional and financial transition....more
The view that many have about divorce and family law matters is that it should be simple. Parties should resolve their difference quickly, save money on legal fees, and walk away from the matter friendly and amicably. Many...more
Contested vs. Uncontested: At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out legal battle, while “uncontested” sounds simple and straightforward. But are these...more
Enactment of the “Alimony Reform Act” The “Alimony Reform Act” of Massachusetts (G. L. c. 208, §§ 48- 55) was enacted in 2012 and dramatically altered the spousal support/alimony landscape. Thirteen years later, it is...more
Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming, no matter the circumstances. ...more
Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it's important to understand what these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of spousal...more
We have written a lot about termination of alimony based upon cohabitation, both before the 2014 Amendment to the alimony statute making it easier, and after the Supreme Court’s decision in the Cardali case. Typically,...more
For many people, once they resolve their divorce, they are so ready to be done, they put off or forget to wrap up the final loose ends. This can be a costly mistake because many post-divorce action items need to be...more
Dividing assets in a divorce is often a complicated and emotional process, and when inheritance is involved, the stakes can be even higher. In South Carolina, inherited property is generally considered separate from marital...more
Child Support Orders are important directives which mandate the payment of monies to a child until they are age 18 and have graduated from high school. Child support may include private school tuition, preschool and daycare...more
For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this...more
Prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities, but the messiness that follows a celebrity divorce filing often puts prenuptial agreements in the spotlight. Here are five reasons why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo)...more
Divorce and legal separation can entail more than just emotional and legal complexities. They can also involve navigating intricate and complex tax implications. There are eight key considerations to consider relative to...more
Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based...more
Illicit sexual relationships can have a significant impact on a spouse’s rights and obligations in the context of separation and divorce, specifically regarding spousal support. How is Illicit Sexual Behavior Defined?...more
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
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
April Fools brought us a panel decision in Smedley v. Smedley (312 EDA 2023) which takes on the issue of whether home sales or other “one time” transactions are a basis to seek modification of child support or alimony awards....more