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What is palimony?

A California divorce attorney coined the word palimony in 1976. They used it in a case where Michelle Triola Marvin sued her ex-boyfriend Lee Marvin,

eantonelli June 15, 2018

Time is running out on an important tax exemption for divorces

If you are considering a divorce, now may be the time to move forward. Divorces with possible alimony payments are about to pass an expensive

eantonelli June 13, 2018

Child custody often involves grandma and grandpa

More children are spending part of their childhood living with grandma and grandpa than ever before. In California and other states, the number of child

eantonelli June 12, 2018

More women are required to pay alimony as primary breadwinners

For decades, when couples divorced, it was the man who paid support to his ex-wife mainly because men earned higher incomes. Typically, women were stay-at-home

eantonelli June 11, 2018

Tax savings may still be available for alimony payers

Tax-saving opportunities may still be available under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Couples who are negotiating an alimony agreement as part of their divorce

eantonelli June 7, 2018

Child custody: Protecting children in an abusive relationship

When an abusive relationship ends, there are many decisions to make regarding the welfare of any children involved. Some family courts believe both parents should

eantonelli June 7, 2018

Matt Lauer’s high asset divorce is imminent

Five months after being fired for sexual misconduct, a former television anchor is now living apart from his wife and children. Sources say he has

eantonelli June 4, 2018

Make rational financial decisions about alimony and divorce

A divorce can shake up emotions that can sometimes lead to irrational decision-making about finances. Taking proactive steps to protect monetary assets before filing for

eantonelli May 28, 2018

Drug epidemic leads to more grandparents gaining child custody

Grandparents continue to be thrust into the role of a caregiver during the continuing opioid epidemic. Many of them assume custody with no involvement from

eantonelli May 23, 2018

Planning makes coparenting through summer more manageable

Although parents and children alike look forward to the fun and relaxation summer brings, the longer days bring challenges for sharing custody. It may seem

eantonelli April 30, 2018