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Cozen O'Connor

Case Spotlight: Schrader v. Schrader and Setting Aside Separation Agreements

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In Schrader v. Schrader, 2025 BCCA 50 (Schrader v. Schrader), Mr. Schrader argued that his ex-spouse was bound to a previously agreed separation agreement. The BC Court of Appeal rejected Mr. Schrader's argument and upheld...more

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Caution, Your Family Arrangement May Not Hold Up in Court

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While marriage and cohabitation agreements are great financial planning tools increasingly used by parties wishing to tailor their obligations and responsibilities following separation, the recent case of Bradley v. Callahan,...more

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Preparing for your Post-Separation Support and Alimony Case 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 each of these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

The Post-Divorce Checklist: Check These Boxes!

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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

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Securing Your Legacy: How Marital Estate Rights and Divorce Impact Your Estate Plan

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Marital estate rights create the potential for catastrophic consequences should a spouse pass away at a time when the parties are physically separated but have not yet signed a separation agreement or been granted a divorce....more

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Why Shannen Doherty's Divorce Made Headlines: Understanding Separation Agreements and Their Legal Impact Upon Death

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You may be surprised to learn that over 90% of divorce cases settle out of court, so why did the separation agreement (an agreement signed by divorcing parties) between Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko recently receive so...more

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Reconciling Spouses and Retroactive Child Support

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How are child support obligations affected when formerly married couples reconcile numerous times? When do children of the marriage become independent? In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the...more

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California Considering Bill to Allow Joint Petitions for Dissolution

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Divorces can be highly charged and emotionally challenging. California’s legislature is considering a bill that will further streamline the process for many divorces. Currently, the dissolution and legal separation...more

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Working with Your Family Law Attorney: Practical Tips for Surviving the Stress of Separation and Divorce

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Multiple studies and respected authors agree – divorce is one of the most stressful life events any person can experience.  After 34 years of practice in the family law field, I have represented many individuals who have...more

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Premarital Agreements and the "Voluntary" Signature

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Premarital agreements offer persons contemplating marriage the ability to plan for the distribution of their assets and liabilities in the event of separation and/or divorce. While the concept of planning for divorce may seem...more

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How to File for Divorce

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Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more

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What Is a Divorce Decree?

A divorce decree is a court order legally ending a marriage. Once entered, both parties to the marriage can move on to their separate lives. However, a divorce decree does not relieve you of any joint debt or contractual...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Probate & Fiduciary Litigation Newsletter - May 2023

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This newsletter is intended to keep readers informed about developments in probate and fiduciary litigation in Massachusetts and New York. ...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Understanding Reconciliation in Divorce

Anytime a person is considering filing for a divorce, it is an important decision. There are families, finances and emotions involved in the process. Even when a divorce has been filed, the filing party can request a...more

Freeman Law

Tax Court in Brief | Ibrahim v. Commissioner | Deduction of Alimony or Separation Maintenance Payments

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Tax Litigation: The Week of May 16th, 2022, through May 20th, 2022 Caldwell v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo 2022-51 | May 20, 2022 | Lauber, J. | Dkt. No. 3333-19. Ibrahim v. Commissioner, TC Summary Opin. 2022-7| May 16, 2022 |...more

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On the Mend: Reconciliation in North Carolina

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"My spouse and I are separated, but we are discussing reconciliation. If we do reconcile, how does this decision affect me?" When faced with a divorce, this is a common question, and it is important to have an...more

Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Executed Before January 1, 2019 Preserve Deductibility of Alimony Payments Relating to Divorce Decrees...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) did away with the long-standing provision allowing for deductions of alimony payments by the payor. Specifically, the TCJA adopted the prior definition of “alimony and separate...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

’Till Death [And Divorce] Do Us Part

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The Surviving Spouse’s Right of Election vs. A Former Spouse’s Rights in the Decedent’s Estate under a Separation Agreement - Spousal separation agreements sometimes pro­vide for one party to make a provision in his or her...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

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Bankruptcy Beat: A Post-Divorce Judgment Stipulation That Modifies Obligations to a Former Spouse Does Not Likewise Modify The...

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On March 3, 2015, the Honorable Albert S. Dabrowski issued a decision in Swiatowiec v. Swiatowiec (In re Swiatowiec), Adv. Pro. No. 11-2074, concerning the issue of whether obligations to a former spouse incurred in the...more

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