MDRP and CRDP: A Sea Change
Is military disability retired pay divisible in divorce? Is Concurrent Disability and Retired Pay divisible? A recent administrative ruling by the Department of Defense sheds new light on dividing CRDP when there is a disability retirement and a divorce. Let’s see what the new rule is. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
When it comes to Equitable Distribution, Complaint, Counterclaim, or Motion – It's Your Choice A few months ago, I received a call from an insured asking for help. She represented a party in a domestic case. She decided to file a motion in the cause for equitable distribution for several reasons instead … Read More +
Avoiding Equitable Distribution & Alimony Claims
Equitable distribution and alimony claims review. Read More +
Military Survivor Benefit Plan – Practical Tips for the Practitioner
The most important points to remember when handling a case involving the Military Survivor Benefits Plan. Read More +
Help for Your Next Military Divorce Case
Resources for those handling a domestic case involving military personnel. Read More +
Practicing Law in a Post-Marriage Equality North Carolina: Issues Spotting for the Non-Family Law Practitioner
North Carolina’s constitutional ban on same sex marriage, Amendment One, was struck down on October 10, 2014 by Judge Cogburn in Gen. Synod of the United Church of Christ v. Resinger. 12 F. Supp. 3d 790, 791 (W.D.N.C. 2014). Not a full year later, after working its way to the Supreme Court, Obergefell v. … Read More +
Family Law: How to Avoid the QDRO Blues
Tips for drafting retirement orders or QDRO. Read More +
Evidence of Value Required for Division in Equitable Distribution Cases
Washburn Court of Appeals Decision affects on equitable distribution cases Read More +
