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A review of the property division/QDROs case Johnson v. Johnson that went through the Nevada Supreme Court in 2014. Read more
A review of the property division case Roberts v. Roberts that went through the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District in 2014. Read more
A review of the property division case Hassey v. Hassey that went through the Massachusetts Appeals Court in 2014. Read more
By Laura Morgan: Husband's pension contributions in the years following dissolution constituted after-acquired property beyond the scope of the settlement agreement to divide. Read more
By Laura Morgan: While a family-owned business is considered a marital asset subject to equitable distribution, a trial court does not have the power to order the transfer of corporate prope... Read more
Because P was deceased when his partner presented the declaration of domestic partnership for filing with the Secretary of State, they never became domestic partners and she was not entitled... Read more
In Merrill v. Merrill: The court said an ex-spouse getting an interest in the other spouse’s military retirement may not have their interest reduced. Read more
Rinegar v. Rinegar: The family and civil courts both can decide the issue of omitted property because the superior court is one of general jurisdiction. . Read more
In the context of fashioning divorce judgments or modifications of such judgments, he judge should consider the tax consequences arising from a judgment. Read more
Trial court did not abuse its discretion when it employed present division method of deferred distribution of husband's retirement plan, rather than the reserved jurisdiction method. Read more
