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Family Law covers issues that can have a major impact on individual’s lives.  Family involves emotionally charged issues such as child custody battles, division of assets during a divorce as well as wills, and what happens when they are contested.  The National Law Review is a free resource and can provide information to individuals confronting these difficult issues, and is a great place to start gathering information. 

Divorce, Child Custody & Adoption

The dissolution of a marriage is an emotionally charged legal situation, with a variety of factors that must be considered based on each individual’s situation, the laws of the states involved, and the circumstances of the dissolution.  Additionally, the presence (or lack thereof) of a prenuptial agreement has a significant impact on the proceedings, as well as the attitudes of the parties exiting the marriage.  Division of a variety of assets must be considered before a divorce is final; including assets like Trusts, 401Ks, and Military Pensions.  The National Law Review provides overviews of the process and can give readers an idea of what to expect throughout the divorce process.  The attorneys who write for the National Law Review are experts who regularly provide legal analysis of a variety of scenarios that can impact divorce proceedings.

If children are involved in a divorce, the situation can become much more complicated.  With that in mind, the National Law Review has expert analysis on child custody situations and scenarios, as well as information on how parents can approach these issues with their children’s best interests in mind.  With the high stakes in these legal proceedings, the National Law Review’s legal experts and writers have considered a variety of scenarios and can provide insight into what to expect for some of these situations. 

Additionally, legal issues related to adoption are also covered on the site; especially as it relates to discrimination against same-sex in adoption proceedings by agencies as state laws change.

Estate Planning and Wills

The National Law Review also covers issues related to estate plans and wills. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and IRS policy changes, updates to estate planning strategies and trust administration is available on the site.  Additionally, visitors can also find information about gift/estate taxes and analysis of the changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, unusual legal situations like challenging a previously concealed will and other situations that require thoughtful planning, such as estate planning for beneficiaries with special needs, are addressed by legal experts on the National Law Review’s site.

Personal Injury 

Personal injury news is also covered in the National Law Review.  Topics including wrongful death, birth injuries, e-cigarette injuries, abuse in a nursing home setting, hospital injuries, slip and fall cases, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), among others.  The legal experts who write for the National Law Review have extensive experience in personal injury cases, holding individuals and corporations responsible for their negligent conduct, and provide expert analysis of a variety of situations for NLR readers.

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Recent Family, Divorce, Inheritance, Estate & Trust Law News

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Dec
8
2015
Choosing Sides in Divorce: Does it Apply to Employers Too? New Jersey Supreme Court Weighing Contours of “Marital Status” Discrimination Mintz
Oct
19
2020
Family Gift Planning — Perhaps the Best Time Is Now Mintz
Nov
16
2020
FINRA Limits Registered Persons from being Beneficiaries or Holding Positions of Trust Mintz
Feb
3
2021
Satyam Khanna Named SEC’s First Senior Policy Advisor for Climate and ESG Mintz
Sep
26
2013
Banks Encouraged to Share Information Related to Elder Abuse Mintz
Feb
10
2012
Michigan Retired Residents: Are your estate planning documents compatible where you spend your winter? Varnum LLP
Apr
24
2012
Alternatives for Financing Education Through Gifting: Outright Gifts and Section 2503(E) Gifts Varnum LLP
Jul
1
2013
Same-Sex Marriage and the Effect of Windsor and Hollingsworth Cases on Estate Planning in Michigan Varnum LLP
Sep
16
2013
Common Marriage Killers Varnum LLP
Apr
16
2014
Happy National Healthcare Decisions Day: Why an Advance Directive is a Crucial Part of Estate Planning Varnum LLP
Jul
14
2014
“Ladybird Deed” Language Removed from Michigan Tax Guidelines Varnum LLP
Dec
14
2015
Prenuptial Agreement Considerations for Same-Sex Couples Varnum LLP
Jun
14
2016
Indian Child Welfare Act: New Regulations Issued Varnum LLP
Dec
10
2018
Treasury Delivers Early Holiday Present: Proposed Anti-Clawback Rule Protects Gifts Made from 2018-2025 Varnum LLP
Jul
18
2019
Probate, Trusts and Cell Tower Leases Varnum LLP
Nov
12
2019
Season Ticket Transfers and Estate Planning: Football Varnum LLP
Apr
13
2020
Domestic Violence During COVID and Tips to Counter Electronic Surveillance Varnum LLP
May
20
2020
The Pros and Cons of Zoom Court Hearings Varnum LLP
Feb
11
2022
Don’t Forget About Early Retirement Benefits in DRO Drafting Varnum LLP
Nov
8
2023
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You? Varnum LLP
Jan
15
2013
IRA Planning and Charitable Gifts Varnum LLP
Mar
14
2013
Effects of American Taxpayer Relief Act Overshadowed by Sequester Talk Varnum LLP
Oct
23
2014
New Michigan Law Effective in 2015 is an Important Win for Cottage Owners Varnum LLP
Jul
22
2019
The Impacts of Kaestner Beyond North Carolina Varnum LLP
Apr
13
2020
Estate Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment Varnum LLP
Jun
30
2021
Updating Your Estate Plan: What Michigan Residents Need to Know When Moving to Florida Varnum LLP
Mar
16
2022
Thinking of Establishing Florida Residency? What to Consider Before Changing Your Legal Residence Varnum LLP
Oct
9
2012
Proposed Legislation to Prevent Cottage Uncapping – A Benefit to Cottage Owners? Or a Planning Curse in Disguise? Varnum LLP
 

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