Topic
Divorce Settlement
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Family
Scheduled Reduction of Alimony Reversed in Dyersburg, Tennessee Divorce: Perkins v. Perkins
By K.O. Herston
When can alimony be modified in Tennessee?
Divorce: New York
Lessons to be learned from the De Niro/Hightower divorce and prenuptial agreement
By Neil Cahn
For 13 years, Mr. De Niro and Ms. Hightower failed to account annually for their commingled separate and marital property when making investments or acquiring assets as required by their…
Family Law Prof Blog
Tackling Divorce Like Tom Brady
By Family Law
From Forbes:In October 2022, NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen, his wife, made an announcement to the world: “In recent days, my wife and I have finalized our…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Delay, Waiver & Law of the Case Doctrine
Deadlines are commonplace in Marital Settlement Agreements negotiated incident to a divorce. In fact, most Orders from the Court contain time-sensitive obligations. But, what happens when someone misses that date…
SC Family Law Blog
5 Essential Divorce Agreement Provisions You Should Never Overlook
When your divorce involves contested matters or issues that you and your spouse are not able to agree on how to settle, you may need to go to court to…
A Lawyer's Blog
IN DIVORCE, NON-DISCLOSURE IS NOT PER SE FRAUD
Wong v. Wong, 2022 NY Slip Op 33823 - NY: Supreme Court 2022:"In order to state a claim for fraud in the inducement, a plaintiff must allege misrepresentation or a…
Law Times News
Divorce settlement of damages with respect to child doesn’t bar child’s later action: Ontario CA
Appellant argued that final order in divorce proceedings prevented stepdaughter's suit
SC Family Law Blog
Use This Checklist to Make Sure You Don’t Overlook Marital Assets
When you’re getting a divorce, part of the process will involve identifying, valuing, and then dividing all of the marital assets. Even in marriages where record-keeping is highly organized, it…
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Errors, Yes, but Inconsequential
Kutzin v Katz 2022 NY Slip Op 04595 Decided on July 14, 2022 Appellate Division, Third Department is an example of the minute detailed examination which is made to the…
Pennsylvania Family Law
RESPONDING TO THE DIVORCE WHERE ONE SPOUSE IS READY TO “BURN DOWN THE (FINANCIAL) HOUSE.”
Extreme times produce irrational responses. A day ago, an unhappy orthopedic patient in Oklahoma decided it was time to kill his surgeon. He took three other lives as well as…