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, told the newspaper that he’s curious to see how judges screen for animal welfare in court.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2022
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
In the meantime, though, Durgin has suddenly decided to scratch his entry for that partic’lar Matrimonial Handicap.
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell
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