The Billion-Dollar Divorce
May 02, 2015
A wealthy wife's award of approximately $1 billion of $16 billion in potential assets has been the focal point of stories and discussions about the case. But the details of the decision, as well as the manner in which the case was handled, serve as important reminders of how large-asset divorce cases are litigated across the country and in Pennsylvania in particular.
Terminating Same-Sex Partnerships
April 02, 2015
The issues that heterosexual couples face when ending a relationship are even more complicated for same-sex couples. The extent of these problems varies by state, depending on each state's recognition of same-sex relationships.
The Time Has Come for Maintenance Guidelines
April 02, 2015
Details of a proposed bill in New York based upon reasonable and fair compromises, including recognition of the concerns of the poverty communities, the domestic violence communities, families with middle class economics and families with exceptional wealth.
Post-Divorce Cash Flow and Financial Workability
April 02, 2015
Once a stipulation of settlement is entered into or a divorce has been finalized, courts are reluctant to change the terms. If a client complains that he or she was uninformed, made a poor financial decision, or did not properly handle the assets post-divorce, the likelihood of modification or reformation is, at best, slim.
<b><i>Practice Tip:</b></i> Health Savings Accounts As Assets in a Divorce
April 02, 2015
As health care options continue to evolve, there has been a proliferation of high-deductible plans with the most popular being a health savings accounts (HSA). This plan takes advantage of the unique tax rules created by the IRS to maximize pre-tax contributions and appreciation on investments made within the account.
When the Lawyer Is a Client
April 02, 2015
Given the demands our profession makes on our time, our attention, our energy and the stress that places on our personal relationships, the divorce rate among lawyers likely rivals that of any other profession. Can you handle your own divorce?
Alimony Reform in 2014: A Review
February 28, 2015
After almost three years of legislative debate over proposed versions of the law, alimony reform has now come to New Jersey. This article reviews the reform of the New Jersey Alimony Statute, and discusses how those changes compare with the reform of alimony laws in other states.
A Child 's Attorney As Hearsay Conduit in Custody Litigation
February 28, 2015
The evidentiary rules have been hailed as "the palladium of the judicial process." Such panegyrics to the rules of evidence are quite warranted. Yet, sadly, in practice, fidelity to the rules of evidence, and particularly to the rule banning hearsay, is far less than it ought to be.
Family Law in Texas
February 28, 2015
The most-asked questions about family law in Texas are answered by an expert.
