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Given the current status of the law, there are several remedies that can be used to protect a former spouse from reduction in his or her share of the marital portion due to the member receiv... Read more
This article, and the subsequent two installments, will explore what SBP is, how much it costs, who pays for it, how to protect the non-military spouse, and how to adjust the benefit amount. Read more
Whether you are at work, at home, or elsewhere, a B.I.F.F. response can save you time and emotional anguish. The more people who handle hostile mail/email in such a manner, the less hostile... Read more
With the advent of marriage equality, a same-sex couple will have the same reasons for thinking about whether to enter into a premarital agreement as an opposite-sex couple. There are additi... Read more
It's important that adults make decisions that are in the best interest of the child, while still empowering their voice and feelings at the same time. Read more
The most common misconception of attorneys and parties alike is that the rule in California, commonly referred to as the "7 day rule," requires the parties to sign the Agreement 7 days befor... Read more
If you think you're going to be in a difficult situation, remind yourself of these two steps before you start talking. And if you're in the middle of an argument, you can always shift to thi... Read more
When it comes to the matrimonial affairs of same-sex couples, their drafting considerations differ from heterosexual couples. Read more
Divorce settlement negotiations are neither the beginning nor the end of your relationship. Here are some tips to keep you grounded and on track when facing this situation. Read more
In personal injury cases, the use of formal discovery is routine. Failure to do so may, in fact, be negligence. But, family law is not personal injury law. In fact, in many - if not most, fa... Read more
