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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The Black Hole: Navigating the Passing of a Spouse During a Divorce

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In a recent vlog, Xena A. Balcazar, an associate in the Elder, Matrimonial and Family Law Practice Groups at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, discusses a longstanding legal ambiguity in matrimonial law: what occurs when a spouse passes...more

Cozen O'Connor

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

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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

Lewitt Hackman

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

Lerch, Early & Brewer

The 5 Pieces of Information You Should Bring to Your Initial Meeting with a Divorce Attorney

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Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming, no matter the circumstances. ...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

What to Expect at a Final Hearing in a Domestic Relations Lawsuit

You’ve done all the hard work in your divorce or dissolution action. You’ve exchanged any requisite documents and other discovery, made a full and complete disclosure of all your assets, liabilities and income, and completed...more

Kaufman & Canoles

5 Practical Steps to Take Upon Separation

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Under Virginia law, separation occurs when at least one spouse forms the intent to permanently separate. Consider these practical steps to protect your property interests. Originally published in the February 2025 issue of...more

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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

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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

Offit Kurman

New York Takes a Progressive Step with Uncontested Joint Divorce

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On January 31, 2025, the Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York announced an inventive pilot program designed to change how the court system processes divorces, introducing the concept of "uncontested joint...more

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Understanding Inheritance and Equitable Distribution in South Carolina Divorce

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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

Fox Rothschild LLP

More on the Intersection of Family Law, Estate Law and Federal Law

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In November of 2023, I did a post on this blog titled The Intersection of Family Law, Estate Law and Federal Law, regarding the reported Appellate Division case In the Matter of Michael D. Jones, Deceased. That case dealt...more

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