Family Lawyer Magazine Articles Archives

Voluntary Disclosures in Matrimonial Disputes

The advantages of voluntary disclosures in matrimonial disputes are magnified in litigation. The voluntary disclosure draws other benefits too.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: March 04, 2020

The advantages of voluntary disclosures in matrimonial disputes are magnified in litigation. The voluntary disclosure draws other benefits too. Read more

2011 Canadian Federal Budget – Family Law Implications

Family lawyers should consider these 8 aspects of the 2011 Canadian Federal Budget while calculating child support and tax credits available to parents.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: July 27, 2020

Family lawyers should consider these 8 aspects of the 2011 Canadian Federal Budget while calculating child support and tax credits available to parents. Read more

Hazard v. Hazard

The dispute centers around the valuation of certain real estate of the former husband, acquired before his marriage. On appeal, the former husband requests that Court vacate the marital settlement agreement in its entirety due to an alleged error in an appraisal of his property.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: September 24, 2018

The dispute centers around the valuation of certain real estate of the former husband, acquired before his marriage. On appeal, the former husband requests that Court vacate the marital sett... Read more

Culbertson V. Culbertson

Review the case Culbertson v. Culbertson and parental rights issues while dealing with properly care need children.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: September 24, 2018

Review the case Culbertson v. Culbertson and parental rights issues while dealing with properly care need children. Read more

State ex rel. Doe v. Capper

Review of the Ohio case State ex rel. Doe v. Capper, wherein the issues pertained to adoption, posterior paternity claim and genetic testing.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: May 07, 2020

Review of the Ohio case State ex rel. Doe v. Capper, wherein the issues pertained to adoption, posterior paternity claim and genetic testing. Read more

Tomlinson v. Tomlinson

The unallocated payments of alimony and child support issues at the Connecticut case Tomlinson v. Tomlinson.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: May 04, 2020

The unallocated payments of alimony and child support issues at the Connecticut case Tomlinson v. Tomlinson. Read more

Podcast: Interview with “War of the Roses” author, Warren Adler

Interview with "War of the Roses" author, Warren Adler, broaches the dynamics of the relationship in couples and their 'dark side' — often at play in a divorce.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: September 01, 2020

Interview with "War of the Roses" author, Warren Adler, broaches the dynamics of the relationship in couples and their 'dark side' — often at play in a divorce. Read more

Massachusetts v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Review the case Massachusetts v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the issue related to federal benefits to same-sex couples lawfully married in Massachusetts.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: May 13, 2020

Review the case Massachusetts v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the issue related to federal benefits to same-sex couples lawfully married in Massachusetts. Read more

Windsor v. U.S.

This case arises from Plaintiff Edie Windsor’s constitutional challenge to section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), the operation of which required Plaintiff to pay federal estate tax on her same‑sex spouse's estate, a tax from which similarly situated heterosexual couples are exempt.

By Diana Shepherd, CDFA®Updated: April 28, 2020

This case arises from Plaintiff Edie Windsor’s constitutional challenge to section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), the operation of which required Plaintiff to pay federal estate... Read more