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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

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Thinking about a prenup? State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist Mitch Reichman explains why a prenuptial agreement is a smart move if you have assets. Find out how prenups can be customized to fit your...more

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Alimony Refresher

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Enactment of the “Alimony Reform Act” The “Alimony Reform Act” of Massachusetts (G. L. c. 208, §§ 48- 55) was enacted in 2012 and dramatically altered the spousal support/alimony landscape. Thirteen years later, it is...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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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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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

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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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Are Mortgage Rates and High Rents the Catalyst to “Quiet Quitting?”

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We have been reading recently about a new life phenomenon called “quiet quitting.” Essentially the concept is that one or both spouses are done with the relationship but neither has the energy or the resources to move on...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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D.C. Passes New Law Authorizing Divorces with NO Waiting Period and Expanding Relief Available to Spouses

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While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024 that altered the landscape of divorce in the District of Columbia....more

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My Lawyer Won’t Do My Prenup. What’s That About?

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My colleague Jessica Kitain wrote last month (2/14) about the basics of what goes into a premarital/prenuptial agreement. Today we fielded an inquiry about some of the stickier questions that often go unnoticed yet merit some...more

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Major Shift in Ohio Law Now Permits Postnuptial Agreements

In a major shift in Ohio law, Ohio spouses are now legally permitted to enter into postnuptial agreements as of March 23, 2023. After a long history (more than 130 years) of rejecting postnuptial agreements, Ohio joins 48...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

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Special Considerations for Divorces Involving Middle-Aged and Older Americans: Part 1

PART 1: SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ADULT CHILDREN - In recent years, the growth in the divorce rate among middle-aged and older American couples has been an interesting trend that many researchers have...more

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Procedural Versus Substantive Motions in Family Court

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In a divorce or family law matter, various kinds of motions are usually filed as part of a case. Those who are going through a divorce are often confused about the nature of these motions. Confusion can also take place as to...more

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Do Both Parties Have to Agree to a Modification?

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After a divorce or paternity matter ends, one or both parties may want to somehow modify the judgment. In a general sense, modifications occur in cases of child custody, child support, spousal support, or alimony. However,...more

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Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know

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Many Californians get married without understanding the contract they are entering into. Here are the basics of California Family Law...more

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