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Wife shares in asset appreciation after divorce filing 

Published: November 7, 2011

Tags: divorce, property division, valuation

A wife was entitled to share in the “passive” appreciation of the husband’s business that occurred following their filing for divorce, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled.

Law firm’s good will valued in partner’s buyout 

Published: September 26, 2011

Tags: good will, partnership, valuation

A law firm’s good will was properly considered when valuing the share of a disassociating partner, the Washington Court of Appeals has ruled in affirming a $332,000 judgment.

Wall Street pay restrictions impact divorce, alimony 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: March 29, 2010

Tags: alimony, divorce, stock options, valuation

As a result of the economic recession and the restrictions on income for many Wall Street financial executives as a result of the federal bailout, divorcing couples face several complicated issues.

The biggest family law stories of 2009 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: December 23, 2009

Tags: ADR, Defense of Marriage Act, divorce, ERISA, pension plan, proposition 8, same-sex marriage, social networking, valuation, virtual visitation

Throughout the past year, Lawyers USA has covered the biggest family law stories, from the impact of technology to the economy’s effect on divorce.

Here is a look at the top news in family law from 2009.

Economy creates a nightmare for valuation cases 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: September 17, 2009

Tags: divorce, valuation

Divorce is hard enough – but the economy is making it worse.

The current situation is creating huge problems in divorce cases that require valuation of a closely held corporation, partnership or other business.