Message from the Editor

• Publication year: 2021
• Author: Nathan W. Gabbard, CFLS

Message from the Editor

Nathan W. Gabbard, CFLS

Dear Readers,

It has been my most sincere honor and privilege to serve in the capacity of editor for this journal, which continues to provide thoughtful perspectives and meaningful discussions of the family law practice. With the publishing of this issue, the baton will be passed to Mr. Craig Pedersen, who will serve as the editor for the next term. Mr. Pedersen has already been actively involved with the production of the Family Law News, and I am entirely confident that he will continue to carry forward the tradition of excellence that this body of work has established.

In this issue, there are several exciting topics to explore. David Lederman revisits the topic of remote appearances, proposes logistical solutions for unifying video conference technology across the state, and provides tips on how best to prepare clients for making remote appearances by video.

If you ever thought that obtaining discovery regarding a trust was off limits, you were not alone. Alphonse Provinziano unravels the idea that trusts are somehow impervious to discovery. In doing so, he provides an overview of what a trust is, how to obtain discovery about it, and how to protect the privacy interests of the trust beneficiary.

Is Marriage of Brown still operative when it comes to deferred compensation? James Crawford posits that it is, and he discusses the importance of distinguishing between benefit rights that...