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WATCH: Best Lawyers Discusses COVID-19 & Family Law
Best Lawyers
Three legal experts join the CEO of Best Lawyers to talk about problems that arise for family law during COVID-19.
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.
Divide and Conquer
Kathryn A. Graves
The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?
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.
An Interview With Johnson Winter & Slattery
Best Lawyers
Australia's 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Energy Law
Protecting Your Legacy With Estate Planning
Tripp Wiles
You're careful with your finances; do you still need asset protection?
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
How Do I Protect My Child From Online Predators?
Kelly L. Frey Sr.
New technologies open up new ways for children to be exploited online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act offers a solution.
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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.
The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained
Best Lawyers
Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
How Mediation Is Changing Family Law
Susan A. Hansen
Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.
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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.
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Asian Countries Join Worldwide Child Protective Treaty
Stephen J. Cullen
After several years of negotiations, the treaty—the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction—came into existence.
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Practical Legal Advice: What to do When a Loved One Dies
Salvatore Grillo
When someone you love, whether a relative or close friend, dies, the last thing you want is to start figuring out the legal process.
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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.
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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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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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Top Five Tips for Successful Holiday Co-Parenting
Miles & Stockbridge
Tips on minimizing holiday stress for divorced families.
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Liability Following a Bus Accident
Sherwin Arzani
Unlike a car accident, determining liability in a bus accident can be difficult.
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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.
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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.
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Spousal Maintenance and the Retirement Age Spouse
Leonce A. Richard III
The limited goal of preserving a spouse’s “nest egg” prior to retirement is simply to make sure that he or she has retirement assets to use at retirement.
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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.
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.
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A Trial Is all about the Appeal
Campbell D. Barrett and Judge Lynda B. Munro
Every trial has the potential for an appeal. The likelihood of an appeal is enhanced when the judge has picked a clear winner and loser after a family bench trial.
