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Changing Property Division in a California Divorce Agreement – Requirements and Statute on Limitations

A People's Choice

Sometimes people sign divorce agreements on a whim simply to end their marriage as quickly as possible. However, under certain rare circumstances, the court may agree to a modification in a property division provision from a divorce agreement.

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New Law Makes No-Fault Divorce Easier in Virginia

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The Virginia General Assembly has made a significant change to Virginia Code § 20-106 concerning the requirements for a no-fault divorce. Effective July 1, 2021, Virginia law will no longer require a corroborating witness for a divorce based on no-fault grounds. There are advantages and disadvantages to each.

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Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation on Civil Family Law and Muslim Foreigners: Has the Tide Turned?

Conflict of Laws

Written by Lena-Maria Möller , College of Law, Qatar University The recent introduction of a civil family law regime in the United Arab Emirates – the first of its kind in the region – has attracted considerable attention, both on this blog and beyond. [1] 2] It should be noted here that with the introduction of Law No.

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Abu Dhabi Supreme Court on the Applicability of Law on Civil Marriage to Foreign Muslims

Conflict of Laws

Introduction Recent developments in the field of family law in the UAE, in particular the adoption of the so-called “Civil Marriage Laws”, have aroused interest, admiration, curiosity, and even doubt and critics among scholars and practitioners of family law, comparative law and private international law around the world. [1]

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Examples of Automated Legal Workflows for Law Firm Efficiency 

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Family Law Firms: Divorce In family law firms , handling a client’s divorce is a common attorney task. Personal Injury Firms: Statute Reminders In personal injury firms , lawyers frequently have to send out statute of limitation reminders, which acts as the anchor date for these workflows.

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Why is Legal Docketing Important?

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On the other hand, a small family law firm could leverage a much simpler docketing system that focuses on calendaring. Why is Docketing Important for Law Firms? . Calendaring software —Create and monitor court dates, deadlines, and Statute of Limitations dates in a central calendar.

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Paralegal vs. Lawyer: Key Differences and Career Paths

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Most lawyers spend far more time behind a desk, poring over statutes, drafting briefs, and consulting with colleagues. Lawyers generally earn a four-year bachelors degree before attending law school for three years. But heres the thing: the traditional face-to-face aspect of law hasnt vanished. Sound glamorous?