matrimonial
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Matrimonial law in the U.S. and U.K. is not an apples-to-apples comparison, but in England and Wales, payouts from civil lawsuits are not necessarily considered separate property unless they were received before the marriage.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
Brent Cashatt, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, said he has seen an increase in pet custody considerations and arguments in recent years.
From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022
An amendment to the Matrimonial Property Act in 1988 allowed black couples to change the status of their marriage to "in community" - giving equal property rights to women.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2021
“It’s possible the agreement provided for some cash transfer,” said Peter Walzer, founding partner of law firm Walzer Melcher and a past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2020
The matrimonial jurisdiction was transferred to the crown by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1857.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various
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