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Impact of Bankruptcy Laws on Divorce Generally

Impact of Bankruptcy Laws on Divorce Generally

Traditionally, the entire gamut of matrimonial law has been a creature of state law, not federal law. As such, federal courts generally may not intervene in...

Children as Witnesses in Divorce Proceedings

Children as Witnesses in Divorce Proceedings

In recent years, children have increasingly been called upon to be witnesses in their parents' divorce proceedings. In some contested fault-based...

Alimony: Rehabilitative Spousal Support

Alimony: Rehabilitative Spousal Support

Alimony awards, also called "spousal support," are usually granted at the court's discretion upon a determination, which takes...

Valuation of Non-Economic Contributions with Respect to Property Division in Divorce

Valuation of Non-Economic Contributions with Respect to Property Division in Divorce

The concept of equitable distribution of marital property takes into consideration...

Permanent Counsel Fees

Permanent Counsel Fees

A divorce decree can facilitate an enforcement order, establish rights for both the parties, award custody and enable visitation rights, grant alimony, and distribute...