Family Law

Divorce Finances
Five things every woman needs to know about divorce and making sure you're taken care of. First, many states determine the value of retirement assets to be split based on the official date of separation, not divorce...

Case of the Mistaken (Illusory) Investment
Can a spouse rescind a divorce settlement contract if it turns out that the valuation assigned to assets the spouse retained in exchange for a cash payment to the other was inflated due to fraud by a third party? Several years ago, Husband, a prominent New York real estate attorney at a large firm, and Wife, entered into a contract as part of an uncontested divorce...

Avatar Adultery: Wife Seeks Actual Divorce After Finding Husband In Virtual Affair on Online
Now, this one will push a few legal doctrines to their limit. Amy Taylor, 28, is seeking a divorce from husband David Pollard, 40, after finding him with another woman — sort of...

Google Helps Convict Murderer
According to CNET, searches in Google’s log helped convict a husband of murder. Justin Barber was convicted of murder when the prosecution introduced record of his Google searches into the court as evidence...

Bankruptcy concern for divorcees
Shropshire couples should beware their divorce payouts could be at risk if their former partner is declared bankrupt.The warning comes from Nadia Davis, who leads the Family Team at Martin-Kaye Solicitors, in Euston Way, Telford...

Divorce raises finance issues
Once you've made the difficult decision to end your marriage, the next step is to work out a financial agreement. Ultimately, you may need a good attorney to ensure you receive an equitable settlement, but here are some things to think about...

Avoid Headache, Safeguard Your Assets
Jeffrey Lalloway, publisher of the California Divorce and Family Law Blog, wrote this excellent article. I couldn’t agree more with his suggestions! Lessen impact of divorce on credit If you’re planning to file for divorce this year or are already splitting your assets with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, your credit is likely to take a hit...

Oklahoma Uncontested Divorce Lawyer
If you and your spouse both agree that divorce is your best option, and you are able to communicate effectively with one another in order to resolve the important legal issues involved in your divorce, you are prime candidates for an uncontested divorce...

Divorce and Estate Planning opportunities
Divorcing spouses can add flexibility to their tax and estate plans using property settlement agreements according to Private Letter Ruling 12572406. Kreig Mtichell a Colorado Estate Planning Attorney wrote an article on this process...

He Had it Coming
Stacy Schneider's Ten-step Plan for Outsmarting your Husband and Winning a Divorce

Divorce Overview
What are the grounds and steps to get divorced?

How to Select a Divorce Attorney
Select a counselor carefully

Divorce Attorneys
How to choose family law practitioner for divorce matters

Hawaii Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage in paradise

Divorce Laws
How to end a marriage

Divorce Slander
Sara Evans pays ex husband $600,000 in alimony divorce settlement.

NBA Divorce
Michael Jordan pays former wife $168 million divorce settlement.

Passport Delays
Prompts Class Action

Refco
Ex-CEO Gets 16 Years

Federal Government
Florida residents sue claiming extraordinary delays in judging citizenship applications.

Nail Guns
Injury Rate More Than Doubles in Three Years