AAML Child Custody Evaluation Standards
November 15, 2011
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) has approved the Child Custody Evaluation Standards to provide the guidance that judges, attorneys and families across the country should embrace.
Divorce Distribution Of Creative Assets
October 28, 2011
While it may be relatively clear-cut to determine the value of real property, financial accounts and even a professional practice when a Creative Spouse and his or her Supporting Spouse divorce, the question may arise as to how to distribute the value of the intellectual property or "celebrity status" the Creative Spouse created during the marriage. This article considers what rights, if any, a Supporting Spouse may have in the value of a Creative Asset.
DOMA Constitutionality Questioned in Same-Sex Marriage Case
October 25, 2011
The parties involved in a same-sex marriage dispute involving a deceased Cozen O'Connor partner and her profit-sharing plan continue to trade court filings and have now officially raised questions regarding the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and Pennsylvania's "mini DOMA."
Gender Bias and Custody
October 25, 2011
In matrimonial cases, the perception of gender bias runs high, particularly among litigants. In nearly all custody cases, for example, a father is pitted against a mother and one of them prevails.
The Settlement Mindset
October 25, 2011
It is widely known among matrimonial practitioners that almost all cases settle ' well above 95%, in fact. It is also widely known that if, when, and how settlement is reached depends on countless factors.
'I DIG IT' Divorce
October 25, 2011
The wonderful tax acronym IDIGT (pronounced: "I dig it") stands for an Intentionally Defective Irrevocable Grantor Trust. Rather than extol the benefits of this technique, here are some issues to consider when Junior gets divorced and Junior's Ex wants to Dig It too.
Litigation
September 26, 2011
Review of a pivotal case.
The Progressive Lawyer: Telling Your Client's Story at Trial
September 26, 2011
Since most divorce lawyers try few cases, with little, if any, jury experience, few recognize the pivotal importance of being able to articulate the stories that bring their cases to life and make their facts persuasive.
Fighting for Cats and Dogs
September 26, 2011
Pets are often overlooked when it comes to divorce, and their status in the law is uncertain. A look at recent case law.
Gambling and Divorce
September 26, 2011
What happens if, instead of having savings, a party has significant gambling losses or debts as a result of gambling? Are these losses shared or are they one party's obligation? Myriad questions abound when it comes to gambling and divorce.
