Recent Posts in Separation Agreements Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 2-Dec-2010 Child Support While at College A recent case by an appellate court makes clear that a parent may deduct college expenses paid for room and board from his child support obligation pursuant to a court order. This result can be avoided by a carefully crafted separation agreement that ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 19-Nov-2010 Beware the Statute of Limitations A recent case in an appeals court highlights the need to bring a lawsuit to set aside the terms of a settlement agreement within six years, the statute of limitations that applies to settlement agreements. In this case, a party determined that their ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 18-Nov-2010 Your First Consultation With an Attorney Many clients overlook the importance of a first consultation with their lawyers. This is the first opportunity to make full disclosure regarding your financial background and any specific facts that might impact on the outcome of your case. For ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 15-Nov-2010 Beneficial Clauses to Include in Settlement Agreements Many attorneys can overlook favorable clauses to include in separation agreements for a variety of reasons. Much time, negotiations, and effort goes into the settlement agreement, and often clients are in a hurry to strike while the iron is hot and ... Continue Reading