Practice Pointer: The Issue of Waiver and Maintenance ModificationBy Kathleen KraftJuly 2024When dealing with modification of maintenance, the crucial and often overlooked consideration is how the parties’ assets and liabilities were allocated within their original settlement documents and the specific language and terms related to such.
Proving the Use of Technology in CourtBy Hon. Grace G. Dickler, (ret.)August 2024As technology continues to evolve, it is critical for practitioners to familiarize themselves with proving the use of technology in court.
Update on Dissipation of AssetsBy Lisa M. NyuliOctober 2024A look at dissipation of assets of interest to family law practitioners.
The Value of a Narrative Response in Family Law CasesBy Judge James A. Shapiro & Adam R. HeusinkveldJanuary 2024The failure of many family law practitioners to appreciate the distinction between pleadings and motions results in the common practice of using the “admit/deny” format in responding to motions.
