Divorce Without Discovery: A New Landmine in Marital LitigationBy Reuben A. BernickMay 2013Article, Page 238A recent case holds that if you don't conduct formal discovery in your divorce case, you may lose the right to reopen the judgment after it's entered, even to seek assets that weren't disclosed.
When Property Becomes Income in Post-Judgment Divorce LitigationBy Reuben A. BernickJune 2010Article, Page 310Are the assets your client got in divorce really "free and clear of all claims" by the ex-spouse? If they're retirement benefits and the claims are for child support, probably not.
Is There Marital Property Before Divorce? So Sayeth TakataBy Reuben A. BernickOctober 2008Article, Page 512Can an ex-wife recover post-decree arrearages of child support from the separately owned assets of the obligor father's new wife? The appellate court says "yes." Plus, read Christine Takata's take on this much talked-about ruling.
