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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

When Is Equal Property Division Unfair in BC? Court of Appeal Offers New Guidance

Cozen O'Connor on 8/8/2025

The BC Court of Appeal decision in Dignard v Dignard, 2025 BCCA 43, gave clarity as to what considerations are needed when deciding whether an equal division of property would result in significant unfairness. The Court...more

The Sad Case of Lovey and Hubby (Part 2)

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 9/18/2024

On this episode of “Splitting Heirs,” Warren K. Racusin welcomes back Sharon L. Klein, President of Family Wealth for the Eastern US Region of Wilmington Trust Company and member of the Estate Planning Hall of Fame, to...more

8 Important Tax Considerations During Divorce

Bowditch & Dewey on 8/5/2022

Income tax effects are often the last thing on one’s mind when going through a divorce, but having sound tax advice during a divorce is important for many reasons. FILING STATUS - Divorce will change your income tax...more

Let's Talk What to Bring to Your First Family Law Appointment

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &... on 5/19/2022

When you are going to meet with your family law attorney, what should you bring? Family law partner, Carolyn Mirabile discusses which documents can help your attorney gain a better picture of the marital estate for the...more

Tax Liability Issues to Consider for High-Net-Worth Couples in Divorce

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/23/2021

Divorce is not a topic most clients or tax advisors enjoy discussing. Nevertheless, it is important in today's day and age to advise clients, especially high-net-worth individuals with substantial assets located in the U.S....more

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