Tag Archives: divorce

2010, the year in family law.

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Here’s to hoping that things get better for those who had a rough 2010, and that those who didn’t, continue to be blessed in 2011 and beyond. Continue reading →

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Divorce financing by private companies?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Randy Kessler

So what if a lawyer’s fee is dependent upon a large recovery, and then their client decides they want to walk away with no money? Continue reading →

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Eva v. Tony, “upping the prenup”?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Maybe I am jaded as a divorce lawyer, but even I believe there are many, many people who instead of discussing money would simply discuss the relationship. Continue reading →

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Divorce Insurance? Why not a prenup?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

If a couple, or even just one spouse is considering a divorce, AND they know the expenses of a divorce are already paid for by insurance, isn’t that just one more thing that facilitates them moving forward with divorce? Continue reading →

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ABA Family Law Section to meet in Fort Worth

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Randy Kessler

This Wednesday through Saturday, the ABA Family Law Section hosts it’s annual Fall seminar (next October we are meeting in Las Vegas). True to form, the programming is excellent, filled with excellent speakers on excellent topics of interest to family … Continue reading →

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Sealed divorce records

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Randy Kessler

But what about less famous people? Should the public have a right to know the details of the average divorce? Continue reading →

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AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Today I presented on Hot Topics in Family Law for the AICPA National Forensic Accounting Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. These CPAs were very interested and interactive. They asked probing questions and really seemed eager to learn. It was very refreshing … Continue reading →

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Japan “Divorce Ceremony”

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Unfortunately, the symbolic gesture of closure for many divorcing parties in the U.S. is a trial. Continue reading →

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Closing a door, opening a window (Sandra Bullock for example)

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Randy Kessler

The bottom line is that change is inevitable and when it is as significant as a divorce, everything changes. Continue reading →

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Why is the McCourt’s divorce unique?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Randy Kessler

But once settlement efforts are exhausted, trial becomes inevitable. Continue reading →

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Michael Douglas’ ex seeks money based on post-divorce efforts

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Randy Kessler

…she now claims that a sequel to the movie “Wall Street” qualifies as related to work he did before the divorce. I don’t buy that argument. Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Gay Marriage “Stay” in place

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Randy Kessler

In July, a U.S. District judge in Massachusetts, in Gill v. Office of Personnel, found part of a federal law allowing states (or perhaps the federal government) to refuse to recognize a gay marriage from another state to be unconstitutional. … Continue reading →

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Smile because it happened (Hilary Swank has a unique view on divorce)

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Continue reading →

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NY last state to go to “no-fault” divorce.

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Randy Kessler

But does that make fault irrelevant? In many states the answer is no. Continue reading →

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Proposition 8 overturned. Same sex marriage gains ground.

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Regardless of your view on this topic, there is no doubt that this is truly an issue that will be discussed over and over, in courthouses and coffee houses. Continue reading →

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Argentina okays gay marriage-first country in South America to do so.

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Previously, Argentina did not have a nationwide law but let state and local governments decide whether to allow same-sex marriages. Continue reading →

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The Use of Financial Experts in Divorce Cases

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Sean Ditzel

Many divorce cases involve complex financial issues which may often be simplified by the engagement of a financial professional. The employment of an experienced financial expert (combined with an attorney who frequently handles complex financial cases) can be particularly helpful … Continue reading →