Litigation
May 28, 2008
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Judge Rejects Ex-Wife's Bid for Lifetime Maintenance
May 28, 2008
Noting that Americans are living longer with fewer financial resources, a Long Island, NY, judge has refused to order a 59-year-old car salesman to pay lifetime maintenance to an ex-wife with health problems.
Same-Sex Marriage in New York
May 28, 2008
It had to happen. While many in front of and behind the political scenes have fought the concept of same-sex marriage, the well-established principles of full faith and credit or comity make it inevitable that same-sex marriage and the concomitant right of those couples to divorce would be somehow recognized in New York.
Comparing Divorce Jurisdictions in International Family Law
May 28, 2008
When comparing possible jurisdictions for international family law cases, it is frequently important to focus on procedural matters and not simply to compare the rules and practices concerning the division of assets, maintenance and other substantive issues.
How 'Bout Those Broncos!
May 28, 2008
Suppose a husband in a pending divorce action is a big football fan and has four season tickets to his team. He waited over 20 years on the waiting list to have access to these tickets. Now that his time has come, he finally has the right to buy tickets every year to see his favorite team play. However, he is also in the midst of a bitterly contested divorce, and these tickets are now at issue. What happens next?
Law Firm Intelligence: Researching an RFP: Winning Business Through Understanding Clients
May 28, 2008
In conducting research for an RFP, turnaround time, budget, and resource considerations will have to be balanced with the value of the opportunity. Before the research begins, the researcher should read the RFP and consult with key decision-makers in her firm to determine the research questions, the scope of the research process as well the format of the final product.
