In a recent Reuters article about a Nashville divorce case involving an entrepreneur husband and orthopedic surgeon wife, contributor Geoff Williams wrote: “Society is starting to catch up to the law. In 1979, with Orr vs. Orr, the Supreme Court made it clear that there shouldn’t be gender bias when it comes to alimony. Yet
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Widow has No Rights to Husband’s Wrongful Death Settlement
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are common for couples that have been previously married, particularly if either or both have children from their prior relationships. Some agreements are intended to protect specific assets from the claims of the other party in the event of a divorce and/or death. Other agreements are broader and provide that each
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