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What happens if a couple who stored genetic material gets divorced or one of the parties dies? And are posthumously conceived children entitled to inherit? Read more
When drafting a prenuptial agreement, use these four key steps to help ensure that a judge will find the prenup enforceable. Read more
How can you make your client happy with a prenuptial agreement that will hold water when the time comes for enforcement? The first step is to understand what your client wants and determine... Read more
These hot tips for divorce settlement strategies during COVID (including SECURE and CARES) can supplement alimony post-TCJA. Read more
Financial expert Christy Watkins discusses what information family lawyers need to negotiate the best deal possible for their clients. Read more
Family lawyer Maria Cognetti testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about the pitfalls in New Jersey's proposed presumption of shared custody bill. Read more
Commit to being fully prepared and understanding the goals of oral argument, and use these 6 tips for dealing with hostile or quiet appellate panels at oral argument. Read more
The key to oral argument is to anticipate the questions from the appellate court. Here are 9 tips for handling questions and difficult judges at oral argument. Read more
Our adversarial family law system is not designed to resolve the emotional/psychological issues of divorce – including "bad behavior" of an ex-partner. Read more
There is often a presumption that black fathers have little involvement with their children, which directly affects the outcome of many divorce & custody cases. Here's how you can give black... Read more
