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It is at this point a truism that retirement benefits, usually the most valuable asset of a marriage, are divisible upon divorce to at least the degree to which they were accrued during the... Read more
In 2011, the Legislature amended the complicated post-divorce spousal maintenance statute, doubling the numerical cap on the spousal maintenance that judges may award and significantly incre... Read more
Apologize via Facebook or Face Jail, this is what a Cincinnati Judge told a photographer—who apologized to his son and ex-wife on Facebook. Read more
Learn what is an opening statement is and how to construct a successful one, so that you may set forth what is to come before giving the facts. Read more
Preparing a lay witness in a custody case means that he should be assured that you respect his or her privacy and his or her time commitments. Read more
By Noah Rosenfarb: In 2008, the IRS amended Section 152(e), which deals with dependency exemptions. The changes to the tax code can be summarized... Read more
Most people know very little about the intricacies of life insurance. Here are the top 10 life insurance issues in divorce for you to consider. Read more
Mediation in trust and estate disputes works very well as judges may not be very well aware of the complexities involved in such matters. Read more
Retirement plans are considered marital assets, but many attorneys are unaware that retirement plans can be tapped into for child support enforcement. Read more
Judge Brownstone shared six outstanding tips with us on how family lawyers can be more successful and better serve their clients. (Part 2 of 2) Read more
