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California Divorce Guide to the Coldplay Concert Scandal

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Whether it is drug addiction, financial issues, a lack of communication, or your spouse caught swaying with their coworker at a Coldplay concert on the kiss cam, there are numerous reasons why a married person would want a...more

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Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

In 1990, attorney Stuart Webb inadvertently pioneered a new process for divorce aimed to minimize conflict and to resolve matters collaboratively and expeditously. Webb practiced family law and introduced a novel idea: he...more

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Spousal Support 101: A Guide to Payments in a California Divorce

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Weddings can be an expensive way to start a marriage; and divorce can be a costly way to end one. A marriage’s financial obligations do not necessarily end when the relationship ends. One of the most significant financial...more

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Who Gets What in a California Divorce?

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Dividing assets in a divorce is one of the most complex aspects of an already emotionally, physically, and financially challenging process. Without a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, determining who gets what...more

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Understanding Interim Financial Relief

When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do...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

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Hidden Assets and Divorce

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Disagreements are not uncommon in divorce. If a separation is acrimonious, one spouse may try to deprive the other of their share of assets. In some cases, a party may hide bank accounts or assets as part of an effort to...more

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Can the Family Business be Divided in Divorce Proceedings?

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In Bermuda, it is not uncommon for divorcing couples to own a business together. The couple may be equal partners in the business, bringing different skills. One person might be the inspiration behind the business or the...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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Why the Cut-Off Date Matters in Florida Divorces

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During an initial divorce consultation, I’m often asked, “What if I’m unsure of whether to file?” Of course, the decision of whether to file for divorce is a deeply personal one, and one that is both complex and difficult. No...more

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Divorcing the In-Laws: Marital Disputes and Their Effect on Wider Family Finances

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In most cases, a marriage represents the joining of two families, rather than simply the two individuals who take vows. It is perhaps unsurprising therefore that the emotional fallout of a divorce can similarly involve the...more

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