In his Matrimonial Practice column, Timothy M. Tippins explores the historic role of fault in equitable distribution and considers recent decisions that suggest the forces of change may be afoot. New ...

Like the famous rule against perpetuities, which we all learned during law school, the rule against "double dipping" – considering the same funds for both support and equitable distribution purposes – ...

The first step to be undertaken is to quantify all the assets owned by the couple, in their sole or joint names and held directly or indirectly. The next step is to categorize them as “marital” (for ...

The financial implications of a divorce can certainly be complex to understand, and figuring out what happens to your retirement funds is no exception. First, it's important to note that retirement ...