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Analyzing Child Custody Reports
August 02, 2014
This is the third installment of a four-part series offering a model for attorneys to use when faced with the task of analyzing a custody assessment.
Is Exoneree's Ex-Wife Entitled to Compensation?
August 02, 2014
Steven Phillips spent 25 years in a Texas prison for a crime he did not commit, a miscarriage of justice for which the state of Texas compensated him with millions of dollars. And he will not have to pay $114,459.50 of that money to his ex-wife, thanks to a recent ruling.
<b><i>Practice Tip:</b></i>Divorce: The Silver Lining
August 02, 2014
Divorce rates are on the rise as the U.S. economy slowly improves and rebounds from the recession. While some may view a rise in divorce as a negative statistic, there is a positive corresponding impact: Separating couples actually help further improve the economy. This applies not only to divorce lawyers' bottom line, but also to the real estate and consumer markets and our labor force.
Imputed Income: A Look at What Courts Find Persuasive
August 02, 2014
In determining spousal maintenance and child support awards, historical and current income do not provide the full picture and, alone, cannot form the basis for support awards. In those cases, courts have the discretion to impute income to one or both of the parties.
<i><b>BREAKING NEWS</i></b>Fourth Circuit Strikes Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
July 28, 2014
A divided federal appeals court on July 28 ruled that Virginia's ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional.
More Family Law Reforms in the Works
July 02, 2014
At press time, a bill that reforms many elements of Connecticut's guardian <I>ad litem </I>(GAL) system was awaiting the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy.
Same-Sex Marriages, Paternity and Blended Families
July 02, 2014
This article discusses the current trends in family structure, and provides insight into ever-changing considerations.
Proactive Trust Planning to Protect Your Clients
July 02, 2014
The IRS and the Obama administration have taken a less-than-favorable view of some modern trust-planning techniques. Practitioners need to be aware of these risks so that they can encourage clients to act quickly when advisable.
Practice Tip: Why Plan Administrators Reject QDROs
July 02, 2014
If there are many reasons that proposed QDROs are rejected, what are a few of the more common ones, and how can they be avoided? This Practice Tip provides some answers.
Analyzing Child Custody Reports
July 02, 2014
This is the second installment of a four-part series offering a model for attorneys to use when faced with the task of deconstructing a forensic custody assessment.

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