NY's High Court Finds No 'Egregious Conduct'
May 26, 2010
Although a wife concealed the true paternity of a child born of an adulterous relationship and permitted her husband to incur the costs of raising that child, New York's high court found no "egregious conduct.
New Jersey's Domestic Partnership and Civil Union Acts
May 26, 2010
Domestic Partnership ("DP") and Civil Union ("CU") Acts have opened the door to various benefits for same-sex couples in New Jersey. Along with the benefits come issues and unanswered financial questions that family law practitioners and financial advisers must consider should the relationship end.
Who Is 'Any Person'Anyway?
May 26, 2010
The federal government prohibits "any person" from intercepting oral, wire or electronic communications. Federal Wiretapping Act, 18 U.S.C. ' 2511(1). Though "any person" sounds universal enough, the definition of "any person" is complicated by exceptions created by federal circuit courts.
When 'If and When' Becomes 'Here and Now'
April 29, 2010
The recent merger of Wyeth and Pfizer illustrates some of the problems arising from these mergers and the resolution of these problems. Part One of this article addressed deferred compensation and performance share awards. The conclusion herein addresses options.
Child Custody Jurisdiction in a Global Society
April 29, 2010
This article addresses problems that commonly occur in international custody disputes when one of the parents and the children are in, or return to, the U.S., there is no custody order in place, and the other parent removes the children to a foreign country.
Tax Tips: Marriage, Divorce and Reporting
April 29, 2010
Getting married, losing a spouse, or getting divorced can impact federal income tax reporting in a variety of ways. Application of certain rules may suggest taking certain actions.