The Treatment of Intellectual Property in Divorce

The collision of intellectual property (IP) and divorce raises a host of issues for matrimonial practitioners. Is the IP an asset subject to equitable distribution in divorce? How is the value of the IP divided? What if the value of the IP can only be realized by the future efforts of one of the spouses?… Read more »

Securing a Term Alimony Obligation

A Properly Drafted PSA Ensures the Proper Amount of Coverage and Avoids Post-mortem Disputes Matrimonial attorneys negotiating a Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) requiring their client to maintain life insurance to secure a term alimony obligation must ensure that the PSA is properly drafted to ensure that their client is not providing greater coverage than he… Read more »