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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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2018 Changes in Divorce Law that Significantly Impact 2019 PracticePanther
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2014
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Companion Pets and Divorce Stark & Stark
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Sep
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2022
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Nov
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2022
The Acronyms of Divorce Part III – PEP (Parent Education Program) Stark & Stark
Jan
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2023
Marriage, Divorce & The Family Business: Is What Is Mine Really Yours Too? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
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2014
Supreme Court Lets Gay Marriage Stand In Five States Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
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2023
California Bill Seeks to Expand Cal/OSHA Jurisdiction to Domestic Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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2015
Hide And Seek – Tracking Down Hidden Assets In Divorce Cases McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
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2023
Michigan Supreme Court Expands Parental Rights of Same-Sex Parents Varnum LLP
Feb
24
2015
FMLA "Spouse" Definition Now Includes Same-Sex Spouses and Common-Law Spouses von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
15
2023
Utah Passes HB 324 “Workplace Violence Protective Order,” Joining Other States in Providing Employees Additional Means for Protection against Workplace Violence Foley & Lardner LLP
Feb
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2015
DOL Issues Final Rule Amending FMLA Definition of “Spouse” to Include Same-Sex Marriages Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
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2009
CHIP Act Creates Special Enrollment Rights and Disclosure Obligations for Group Health Plans Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
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2015
FMLA Protections for Same-Sex Spouses - Family Medical Leave Act Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
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2010
Mom Can’t Tell You What She Wants, But I Can - Advance Directives Q&A Poyner Spruill LLP
Oct
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2010
Florida Changes Alimony & Child Support Statutes Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Feb
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2011
Budget Deliberations Silent on Medicare or Other Entitlements Center for Public Integrity
Jan
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2024
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
1
2011
The Word is Spreading about the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement’s Insurance Match program U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Feb
9
2012
California Same-Sex Marriage Ban Found Unconstitutional McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
26
2012
The Health Effects of Divorce can be both Detrimental and Beneficial Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Apr
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2020
Family Law and COVID-19: What Happens If a Restraining Order Is Issued Against You? Stark & Stark
Apr
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2020
COVID-19: Japanese Economic Stimulus Package is Unveiled K&L Gates
Apr
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2020
Personal Protection Orders Extended Varnum LLP
Dec
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Revisiting P.E.A.C.E. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jul
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2020
Keeping Things in Bounds: Private Company Owners Need to Abide by Clear Fiduciary Duties in Managing Their Companies
 

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