RICHMOND, VA — Where father and wife had agreed to divide certain property as part of their divorce, but had not executed the property settlement agreement when father died, the property settlement ...

Maryland family law attorneys have had a range of reactions to last month’s ruling by the state’s high court that the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Act of 1986 does not preempt state law ...

Real estate is often one of the largest assets for consideration in a marital estate. Not only does real estate include the marital residence, but also vacation homes, commercial properties and/or ...

One of the hallmarks of property settlement agreements is the requirement for full and fair disclosure of assets and income. The need for full disclosure is self-evident—one cannot knowingly give up a ...

A postnuptial agreement (sometimes called a postnuptial property settlement agreement or postnuptial property division agreement) is a formal agreement entered into during marriage in order to define ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Almost every legal settlement includes a full release of claims.

The family settlement agreement (FSA) has gained significant attention in corporate and legal circles following the recent ...