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A Comparative Analysis of the New Family Law with Old Family Law

The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially...more

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Child Support Guideline Update: Psychological Expenses Included as Reimbursable Expense

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For a long time, psychological expenses under the Pennsylvania Support Guidelines were treated differently than other medical expenses. While “routine” or “traditional” medical expenses such as surgical, dental, optical, and...more

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Family Law in the UAE: Key Considerations

The UAE government has issued a series of changes to its family laws through the recently passed new personal status law, namely Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of Personal Status. The law will be enforced...more

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New Iowa Law, Same College Tab: Keep It Open with Creative Planning

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When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 513 into law (effective July 1, 2025), she fundamentally changed how divorced parents in Iowa handle college expenses. The new legislation eliminates Iowa courts' authority to...more

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Iowa Divorce Law Is Changing: What Parents Need To Know About College Expenses

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Iowa courts have held the authority to order divorced parents to contribute to their children's college education expenses. This unique provision, outlined in the Iowa Code as the "postsecondary education subsidy," has been a...more

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Changes Under the New Personal Status Law Part 3: Financial Rights

A new federal law regarding personal status has been issued by the UAE government on the 1st of October 2024 and which will come into effect on the 15th of April, 2025. Federal Decree Law No. 41 Of 2024 on the Issuance of the...more

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Changes Under The New Personal Status Law Part 2 | Child Custody

The UAE has issued a new Personal Status Law, Federal Decree Law No. 41 Of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law on the 1st of October 2024. The Law will come into effect on 15 April 2025. This new law has made...more

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Florida Divorce Ruling on Personal Goodwill Could Impact Other States

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In early July 2024, Florida enacted a significant amendment to its equitable distribution statute, particularly concerning the treatment of personal goodwill in divorce proceedings. These changes, coupled with the pivotal...more

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Kayden’s Law - Update to Pennsylvania Custody Factors

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On April 15, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 55, “Kayden’s Law,” making changes to the Pennsylvania child custody factors set forth in Title 23 in an effort to provide further protection to children’s safety....more

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Two Big Changes to Florida Law that Every Father Should Know About this Father's Day

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This Father’s Day, fathers in Florida have more rights than last Father’s Day. As of July 1, 2023, new laws were enacted in the state. One law requires that a minor child have frequent and continuing contact with both...more

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Missouri makes equal parenting time a rebuttal presumption

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Missouri recently followed many other states by making equal parenting time a rebuttable presumption in divorce and child custody matters. The rebuttal presumption was enacted as part of Senate Bill 35, which went into effect...more

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Florida's Alimony Overhaul: New Legislation Changes Modification Standards

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On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed landmark legislation, which made sweeping changes to Florida’s alimony laws. Similar attempts have failed in prior years, including a veto by DeSantis of the bill’s predecessor in...more

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Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Alimony Reform Bill Eliminating Permanent Alimony

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On June 30, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed landmark legislation significantly impacting Florida’s alimony law. The new law will be effective July 1, 2023, and applies to all initial petitions for dissolution of marriage that...more

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The Cat's Meow? Recent Developments Trend Toward Pet-Friendly Custody Laws

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The province of British Columbia (B.C.) and the State of New York are leading the way in the field of pet custody and could be just the nudge needed to signal others to catch up. In the United States, pets are generally...more

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No-Fault Legislation Will Reduce Stress, Cost of Divorce

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On 2 March 2022, the Senate passed legislation aimed at reducing the stress and cost of obtaining a divorce by introducing “no-fault divorce” to Bermuda. This legislation will be the first of a “raft” of reforms that aim to...more

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What Do In Vitro Embryos, Divorce and Arizona Have in Common?

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Some Arizona couples are considering cryogenically preserving embryos they have created using eggs or sperm from themselves, their spouse, or even a future spouse. A recent Arizona law has made it even more important to...more

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Divorce and the New Tax Law

A change in the tax law will eliminate a tax break for alimony payments made pursuant to divorces that are finalized after December 31, 2018. For 2018, alimony (or spousal support or spousal maintenance) is tax deductible...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Changes in Alimony for Payer Spouse and Recipient Spouse under Tax Reform

Since the early 1940’s, alimony payments have been tax deductible for the Payer Spouse. The recipient of the alimony (Recipient Spouse) paid the income tax on the alimony payments. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) puts an...more

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Divorce Can Be Taxing: How the New Federal Tax Law Impacts Your Family Law Decisions

Everyone is buzzing about the new tax overhaul recently passed by Congress. How does it impact you and your family law choices for 2018 and beyond? In a four-part blog series, we will address the consequences of various parts...more

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Is My Beloved Pet Just an Asset to be Divided?

Our dogs and cats are part of our family, right? They do not just represent property to be divided, right? Actually, in North Carolina, pets are considered property and as such our courts will divide your pets in the same...more

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Making The Divorce Process Easier For Victims Of Spousal Abuse

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Pennsylvania allows parties to a divorce action to seek both no-fault and fault divorces. While fault remains available, the overwhelming majority of divorces are granted under no-fault grounds. The statutory framework for...more

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