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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Divorcing an Uncooperative Partner

My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce

Jennifer Billock

Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.

Prenuptial Peril

Prenuptial Peril

Laura Wheatman Hill

Prenups aren’t always bulletproof, but there’s hope if you end up exposed in a divorce.

5 Tips for a High-Net-Worth Divorce

5 Tips to Follow in a High-Net-Worth Divorce

Brad M. LaMorgese

Divorce isn't easy, but for high-net-worth couples, it can be even more complex.

Reimbursement Claims for Properties During a

Marriage, Mortgages, and Millennials

Angelica Rolong Cormier

More and more couples nowadays are cohabitating before marriage. But how does reimbursement claims work if a divorce happens?

Representing Children in a Custody Battle

My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce

Rebecca Rush

Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.

Divorce is Changing Family Law

Split Decisions

Susan A. Hansen and Lindsey A. Kujawa

Marriage is changing—and so is divorce. Family lawyers must be there for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health.

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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Get a Divorce?

Hossein Berenji

In a community property state like California, credit card debt may be shared between partners.

What Are the Alternatives to Divorce Litigati

How Mediation Is Changing Family Law

Susan A. Hansen

Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.

Maintenance Payments sponsored content

New Year Ushers in New Formulas for Calculating Maintenance Payments in Divorce Proceedings

Timothy E. Weiler

The anticipated outcome of the adoption of the increased income threshold is to reduce litigation about the amount of maintenance to be paid by simply applying the statutorily mandated calculation to more individuals with a much higher annual income.

Divorce Finances sponsored content

Clients Should Understand Basic Financial Consequences of a Divorce

Steven Fernandez

Spouses who get divorced will have to adjust how they file their taxes, what income and liabilities they must report for tax purposes, and even how they approach discussions about alimony and spousal support.

Divorce Litigation sponsored content

Divorce Litigation and Why to Avoid It

Stephen Cullen and Kelly Powers

There are three ways to get divorced—two of them should be avoided if possible—accepting, of course, that there are some spouses who insist on litigation and a trial.

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Top Five Tips for Successful Holiday Co-Parenting

Miles & Stockbridge

Tips on minimizing holiday stress for divorced families.

Pet Custody in Divorces sponsored content

Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings

Weiler & Lengle

PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”

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Learning about Your Finances in Divorce

Kathleen Ann Hogan

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Common Mistakes Made in a High Net Worth Divorce

Stann W. Givens

If you are currently going through a high net worth divorce, you need to take care to not let your emotions get the best of you and push you to make a potentially terrible decision that seriously affects your future.

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Premarital Agreements: More than just a Divorce Document

Leonce A. Richard III

Drafting a premarital agreement should instead focus on a collaborative effort of two people coming together to create a “life plan” with regard to forming a lifetime partnership.

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Basic Concepts and Precepts of Child Custody

Leonce A. Richard III

The result is one of the most emotional and traumatic issues in family law: child custody.

Tips to Avoid the Risk of Business Divorce

Don't Let Business Divorce Happen to You

Robert A. Royal

So many things can lead business owners to divorce, but there are persistent commonalities.

Best Interest of a Child sponsored content

Important Considerations in Determining What Is in the Best Interest of a Child

Hossein Berenji

When courts make determinations about child custody they will make the decision based on what they believe is in the best interest of the child.

Business Divorce

Divvying Up

Jaburg Wilk

When business partners head to splitsville.

Family Law - Divorce

GRAY DIVORCES: When Older Parties Untie the Knot

Esther R. Donald

In 1967, the Beatles asked: “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m Sixty Four?” Today, Sir Paul, the answer increasingly is “No.”

Divorce Settlement Tax Issues

Seven Common Tax Issues to Consider When Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement

P. Lindley Bain

During your divorce, you will be faced with various tax issues and it is important that you explore those issues with an appropriate professional before you start to negotiate your final divorce settlement.

Social Media and Technology

Social Media and Technological Concerns in Divorce Law

Robert D. Boyd and K. Jeanette Holmes

From one smartphone, an image can be made available to millions of people in an instant.

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5 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce

Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers

Consider these important things before you take the next step.

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