For many individuals and couples, domestic adoption remains a meaningful path to building a family. However, prospective adoptive parents are often surprised by how much the adoption process has evolved in recent years. Advances in technology, the rise of open adoption, and changing expectations among expectant parents have reshaped the domestic adoption landscape. Understanding these developments can help families approach the process with realistic expectations and greater confidence. Domestic Adoption Has Evolved A common [...]

Recently, attorneys Anita M. Ventrelli and Michele M. Jochner of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP co-authored an article for the Spring 2026 edition of the Family Advocate examining the legal and practical issues that often arise when dividing real estate during divorce. Their analysis highlights the unique challenges presented by the family home, where emotional considerations frequently intersect with complex financial and legal realities. Below are several important insights drawn from their discussion. 1. [...]

Periods of economic uncertainty often cause people to pause major life decisions. For business owners, executives, and high-income professionals in particular, there is a natural inclination to delay something as significant as divorce until financial conditions appear more stable. How Economic Conditions Influence Divorce Timing At first glance, waiting for a stronger or more predictable economy seems sensible. When asset values are fluctuating and income streams feel less secure, postponing a major financial transition [...]