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'Who's Your Daddy?'
February 23, 2009
A roundeup of recent paternity and custody cases and what they portend in current matrimonial law.
Litigation
January 29, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Federal Judge Critical of Firm's Fee Petition in Custody Case
January 29, 2009
In the current economic crisis, requests for attorney fees are being examined even more closely. A federal judge recently sharply rebuked a team of lawyers for filing an "excessive" fee petition after winning an international custody case, saying their bill of more than $163,000 in fees and expenses was simply too large for a "garden variety" custody battle.
Matrimonial Planning Through Economic Turmoil
January 29, 2009
The markets are in turmoil. Tax, business, economic and, investment matters are increasingly uncertain. These developments affect every aspect of matrimonial planning and may continue to do so for years. Practitioners need to reevaluate all aspects of their planning. This article provides an overview of some of the points practitioners should consider.
Debt Forgiveness: Watch Out for the Tax Consequences
January 29, 2009
When drafting a property settlement agreement that involves debt forgiveness (<i>i.e.</i>, foreclosure, short sale, reduction in credit card debt), it is critical that matrimonial attorneys be aware of the tax consequences because the financial impact on a client can be enormous.
Resolving Matrimonial Cases in a Negative Economy
January 29, 2009
An in-depth look at assets, alimony and more in an uncertain economy.
Movers & Shakers
December 16, 2008
Who's going where; who's doing what.
Litigation
December 16, 2008
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
The Effects of Same-Sex Marriage on Employee Benefits
December 16, 2008
This article discusses some of the challenges in the arena of employee benefits under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. The discussion is applicable to California, Massachusetts and Connecticut unions, as well as to employers in any jurisdictions that employ individuals who have been married elsewhere.
High Court to Hear Arguments on ERISA Beneficiary Designation
December 16, 2008
In October 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act trumps a woman's voluntary waiver of her ex-husband's pension benefits, an issue that has divided federal appeals courts and left divorce lawyers unsure how to advise clients. This article provides an update.

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