North America: Family and Matrimonial

For many families, domestic adoption is a path to parenthood built on hope, patience, and careful planning. Yet prospective adoptive parents are often surprised to learn how much the adoption landscape has changed...

It often comes as a shock at an already stressful time: your minor child (under the age of 18) is entitled to money, perhaps through an inheritance or a personal injury settlement, but you are told you cannot access...

When separation occurs, deciding whether to stay in or leave the family home can feel overwhelming and urgent. Ontario law provides equal rights to both spouses regarding the matrimonial home...

Grey divorce—separation after age 50—is becoming increasingly common in Canada, bringing complex legal and financial challenges that differ significantly from traditional divorces. With retirement savings, pension division, and long-term financial stability at stake, understanding your legal rights and options is crucial when navigating a late-life separation.

Governor Andy Beshear recently signed Senate Bill 50 into law, ushering in one of the most significant updates to Kentucky inheritance and estate administration laws in recent years.

Two family law attorneys examine the intersection of emotional attachment and financial reality when dividing marital real estate, addressing common misconceptions about ownership versus liability and the critical role of timing in property rights. The article provides strategic guidance on navigating complex issues from mortgage obligations to state-specific legal frameworks that govern how homes are treated during divorce proceedings.

Recent news reports concerning the compensation claimed by the executors of the estate of the late Loretta Rogers, matriarch of the telecom Rogers family, one of Canada’s wealthiest, has raised concerns for many, particularly if they have a large estate, on how much their executors can be paid.

For many families, domestic adoption is a path to parenthood built on hope, patience, and careful planning. Yet prospective adoptive parents are often surprised to learn how much the adoption landscape has changed...

It often comes as a shock at an already stressful time: your minor child (under the age of 18) is entitled to money, perhaps through an inheritance or a personal injury settlement, but you are told you cannot access...