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Matt Shaw
Deidre C. Sanders
Patrick M. Collins
Mark R. Imielski
Michelle E. Chang
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Alimony / Maintenance
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Parenting Agreements
Child Support
High Income Child Support and Deviations
Change in Venue or Jurisdiction
College Expenses
Allocation of Debt
High Asset Divorce
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Protecting Family Owned Businesses and Professional Practices
Forensic Accounting and Hidden Assets
The Stay at Home Parent and Divorce
Post-Divorce Modifications
Post-Divorce Enforcement and Contempt of Court
Orders for Withholding, Garnishments and Arrearages
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Retirement Assets in Divorce
Pension Valuations and QDROs
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Tax Implications of Divorce
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