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Family law attorney Kathleen M. Newman of the DeWitt LLP law firm is committed to using her decades of experience to proactively help clients anticipate and avoid financial pitfalls. Read More About Unexpected Financial Pitfalls and Ways to Avoid Them in Divorce
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Protecting Your Privacy in Divorce
Feb 15, 2021 | Kathleen M. NewmanDivorce proceedings by their very nature often involve very personal and sometimes embarrassing information. The kind of information, for instance, you would not want employers, customers and family/friends to see. Read More About Protecting Your Privacy in Divorce
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If a couple negotiates a divorce settlement, they have unique settlement options that may not be available to them if their case is litigated. A “Karon” waiver, an agreement meant to stop courts from modifying spousal maintenance obligations post-di Read More About The Impact of a “Karon” Waiver on Spousal Maintenance: What Divorcing Couples Must Know
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On Monday, December 14, 2020, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear an Indiana case regarding whether same-sex parents can both be recognized on their child’s birth certificate by operation of law. Read More About U. S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Same-Sex Parent Birth Certificates: Box v. Henderson
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Avoiding Costly Financial Decisions in Divorce
Sep 18, 2020 | Kathleen M. NewmanDivorce often raises complex financial issues, and bad decisions can have long term catastrophic effects. What are some common financial mistakes? What are some tips for avoiding them? Read More About Avoiding Costly Financial Decisions in Divorce