Jon + Kate: When Can Spouse Withdraw Money from Joint Accounts?
October 17, 2009
Some lawyers advise clients to withdraw as much as they can before litigation commences....
Marital Property
Blazer: California Considers Double-Dipping and Personal Goodwill
September 24, 2009
In Blazer v. Blazer (No. DR 38292, Aug. 25, 2009), the California Court of Appeals discusses the excess earnings method and, in particular, the myriad ways to distinguish personal from enterprise goodwill....
Ex-Wife gets Husband’s Employer-Based Life Insurance Benefit after Divorce
September 21, 2009
The Superior Court initially reversed the trial court's order, but after reargument en banc, affirmed the trial court's order allowing the estate to seek recovery of the proceeds from the ex-wife....
Homemaker’s Contributions: Factor in Property Division
September 5, 2009
The Pennsylvania Divorce Code says that the court must consider the homemaker's contribution....
Three Signs of Enterprise Goodwill in Professional Practices
August 13, 2009
How do you know whether a professional practice (e.g., medical practice, dental practice, law firm or accounting firm) might have value that can be divided in a a divorce? Here are three signs that a professional practice...