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Whenever there are children, the question of tax exemptions arises. The federal tax law allows the parties to decide who should claim the exemption. Read more
Spouses will often make it challenging for counsel and valuation experts to do their jobs by playing the game “catch me if you can" to disclosure requests. Read more
Distinguishing between commercial and personal goodwill determines whether the value of a family business will be a key factor in your client's case. Read more
A financial expert has to be fiercely independent given the recent changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure regarding expert witnesses in family law cases. Read more
In an interview, Dr. Barbara Landau talks about her life, becoming a lawyer and the evolution of the consensual dispute resolution (CDR). Read more
In an interview with Stephen Kolodny, we discover the secrets to his successful family law practice and about the Trial Advocacy Institute, in Houston. Read more
Service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan face complex matrimonial problems at times. Their cases pose serious challenges for family lawyers. Read more
In valuing marital property for purpose of equitable distribution in most jurisdictions, the definition of marital property is what is acquired during the marriage, from the date of the marr... Read more
Why cross-examine this witness? The first step in developing your skill as an artful cross-examiner is knowing why you want to cross-examine each adverse witness. Read more
Unlike a business valuation for a sale or purchase, there is no transaction in a divorce. This is why this valuation is different than other valuations. Read more
