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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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Jun
13
2013
New Developments Surrounding Lactation Discrimination Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
9
2013
Jersey City Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
2
2014
Shared Parental Leave: Steps for UK Employers Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
1
2016
Developments in Spousal Rights under Employee Benefit Plans (Part I) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
21
2014
UK Children and Families Act Gains Royal Assent Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
1
2015
US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
6
2015
DOL Issues New Guidance on Economically Targeted Investments Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
13
2016
More DOL Final Fiduciary Rule Fallout: Some Potential IRS Pitfalls for IRA Custodians and Trustees (Part 1 of 2) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
6
2017
New York Paid Family Leave Update: Additional Guidance on Tax Treatment Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
6
2011
Missouri General Assembly Passes Law Affecting Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Guardianships Armstrong Teasdale
Aug
6
2012
Flap Over Chick-Fil-A Stance Highlights Risk For Franchise Systems Armstrong Teasdale
Mar
3
2013
Final Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Military Leave Regulations Issued Armstrong Teasdale
Feb
4
2017
Hilgenberg v. Hilgenberg -- clear ruling that after judgment is entered, jurisdictional time limits are rigidly enforced Armstrong Teasdale
Sep
7
2013
Federal Tax Treatment of Married Same-Sex Couples Armstrong Teasdale
Apr
3
2016
Moore v. Moore - Useful Reminder that Parties Can Agree to a Settlement not Otherwise in Court's authority to grant Armstrong Teasdale
May
16
2012
Impact of New Medicare Investment Tax on Trusts and Estates Armstrong Teasdale
Mar
27
2015
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Opens the Door to Interpretation of Pregnancy Discrimination Act Armstrong Teasdale
Feb
25
2015
Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants May Apply for Employment Authorization Armstrong Teasdale
Feb
18
2017
President Trump Orders Review of DOL Fiduciary Rule; No Delay Yet Armstrong Teasdale
Jun
14
2013
New Rules on Missouri Lawyers Trust Accounts Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
10
2013
Department of Labor Issues Eligibility Guidance for Same-Sex Marriage Benefits Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
15
2014
Family Support Div. Child Support Enforcement v. North -- rare example of application of judicial estoppel Armstrong Teasdale
Dec
10
2014
Brown v. Seven Trails Investors, LLC -- Instructive Opinion Considering a "Battle of the Experts" and Summary Judgment Armstrong Teasdale
Dec
3
2012
IRS May Challenge Future Formula Gift Clauses Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
15
2014
Rouner v. Hudson -- Cautionary Tale re Trust and Estate Plans from the Missouri Supreme Court Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
4
2012
California Creates First State-Run Retirement Plan for Private Sector Employees Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
This Should Go Without Saying: An Employee Who Is Only Potentially Qualified For FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) Leave Is Not Actually Qualified For Leave Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
9
2018
New Tax Act and Its Effects on Estate Planning Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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