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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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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.
Jul
22
2014
Child Custody Transfers-When Does the Statutory Parental Presumption Apply? Gilbert LLP
Aug
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2014
3.7 Million Americans Use Legal Self-Help Centers: ABA Report The Rainmaker Institute
May
5
2023
California Bill Seeks to Expand Cal/OSHA Jurisdiction to Domestic Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
29
2014
U.S. Immigration Policy Catches Up with Assisted Reproductive Technology Mintz
Jul
26
2023
Michigan Supreme Court Expands Parental Rights of Same-Sex Parents Varnum LLP
Nov
13
2014
New IRS Rules on Direct Rollovers of Taxable and Non-Taxable Amounts Require Changes to Defined Contribution Plan Administration By January 1, 2015 McDermott Will & Emery
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
25
2015
FMLA Final Rule: “Spouse” Means Same-Sex Spouse (Even in Alabama) Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
29
2009
Third Circuit: Title VII Bars Discrimination Against Employees Who Had An Abortion Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jan
26
2024
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
24
2015
Kid on the Hot Seat: Child Witnesses in Divorce in Michigan Varnum LLP
Apr
10
2015
DOL Updates Regulations on Definition of Spouse Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
19
2011
Federal Government Refuses to Defend DOMA; Implications for Employee Benefit Plans McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
15
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Consular Nonreviewability Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
9
2020
Family Law and COVID-19: What Happens If a Restraining Order Is Issued Against You? Stark & Stark
Jun
29
2015
REMINDER: California Family Rights Act Amendments Go Into Effect July 1, 2015 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
21
2011
Q&A for Employers: Understanding the Impact of Illinois' New Civil Union Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
20
2020
COVID-19: Japanese Economic Stimulus Package is Unveiled K&L Gates
Apr
28
2020
Personal Protection Orders Extended Varnum LLP
Mar
8
2012
Proposed Laws Could Have a Drastic Impact on Alimony Recipients in Florida Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jul
17
2020
Keeping Things in Bounds: Private Company Owners Need to Abide by Clear Fiduciary Duties in Managing Their Companies
Dec
16
2015
Collaborative Divorce Process in South Jersey Stark & Stark
Jan
15
2016
The Most Common Family Law Issues in Workers’ Compensation Stark & Stark
Dec
18
2012
Advocacy Groups Ask White House to Postpone Decisions Affecting Same-Sex Spouses' Immigration Status Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
2
2013
Rebuild Your Nest Egg After a Divorce – CNN Money Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Oct
12
2020
SEC Adopts Expanded “Accredited Investor” Definition Vedder Price
 

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