United States: Family Law

Divorce arbitration is emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional litigation and mediation for resolving family law disputes. This approach offers families facing complex financial matters and high-net-worth divorces a more efficient...

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...

A coast-to-coast trend is taking shape: three states have now stripped conventional mortgage lenders of discretion to deny assumptions when divorcing co-borrowers want to keep the family home at the existing...

Navigating the marriage green card process can feel overwhelming, but understanding the key steps, requirements, and timelines makes it manageable. This comprehensive guide walks you through the Adjustment of Status process for applicants already in the United States, covering everything from eligibility requirements to common pitfalls and expert strategies for faster approval.

When an Oklahoma resident dies, the family is usually left with a long list of practical questions. How do we get into the bank account? What about the car? Can we sell the boat or transfer the mineral check?...

When an Oklahoma resident dies without a valid will, state law determines who inherits their property through a rigid statutory formula that often produces unexpected results. This comprehensive guide examines Oklahoma's intestate succession rules, explains how the probate process works without a will, and reveals why the state's "joint industry" property concept can dramatically reduce what surviving spouses receive.

Federal law requires Massachusetts to review the state's Child Support Guidelines every four years. The most recent review was completed in 2025, and new Child Support Guidelines...

Later this year marks the 15th anniversary of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's adoption of Rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Family Office Rule).

If you are going through a divorce or looking to update your Parenting Plan, every decision you make now can have a real impact on your time with your children, the cost and length of your case...