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Case Alert: Washington Court Of Appeals Holds Ex-Spouse Entitled To Inherit A $373,000 Retirement Account Despite Divorce
A Washington Court of Appeals ruled that a former spouse was entitled to keep $373,000 from her ex-husband's retirement account because she remained the designated beneficiary after their divorce. The decision demonstrates how federal ERISA law can override state divorce statutes and highlights the critical importance of updating beneficiary designations following major life events.
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Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
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Lessons From The Trenches: 10 Family Law Mistakes Clients Should Avoid
Family law disputes like divorce and custody battles are emotionally charged proceedings where stress-driven decisions can have lasting consequences. Many clients unknowingly make critical mistakes that escalate conflict, increase legal costs, and damage their long-term interests. Understanding these common pitfalls and how to avoid them can significantly improve outcomes and preserve the possibility of civil post-dispute relationships.
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Beresford Booth
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Multigenerational Intrafamily Business Dispute Defeated For Lack Of Standing
A New York Commercial Division case examines whether a father and son have standing to sue derivatively on behalf of a home care services LLC when the mother claims sole ownership. The court must determine if an unadjudicated equitable distribution claim in a parallel matrimonial divorce proceeding can confer the corporate ownership required for derivative standing, while also evaluating allegations that key ownership documents were fabricated.
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Farrell Fritz, P.C.
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