Below is a roundup of Blank Rome Matrimonial and Family Law Partners’ recent awards, recognitions, media, and other accomplishments from around the country.
Postnuptial Agreements as Risk Management Tools for Executives and Entrepreneurs
January 26, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs authored this National Law Review article discussing how a postnuptial agreement is both a personal and strategic business tool for executives and entrepreneurs.
What Is Alienation of Affection? Attorney Breaks Down Rare Legal Concept That Cost a Tiktoker $1.75 Million
January 26, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Brett Ward was featured in this PEOPLE article discussing how social media can play a role in civil cases surrounding alienation of affection.
STI Transmission & Divorce: A Form of Domestic Violence
January 22, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing how domestic violence includes non-physical harm such as the reckless transmission of STIs.
Attorney Jackie Combs on National Divorce Month
January 21, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this PIX11 News’ New York City Living article discussing why January is often known as “National Divorce Month.”
Jacqueline Combs Joins The Klickline Podcast
January 12, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs joined host Mina Kim on The Klickline podcast to discuss financial intimacy in modern relationships, with a focus on autonomy, transparency, and communication.
A Major Factor in Gen Z and Millennial Divorce Is ‘Financial Future Faking.’ It’s like Long-Term Partner Catfishing About Money
January 11, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this Forbes article discussing how a lack of financial intimacy, transparency, and alignment can be central factors in divorce, especially among younger generations.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ‘Set the Emotional Aspects of Their Separation Aside’ for Divorce Settlement
January 9, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Sophie Jacobi-Parisi was featured in this OK! Magazine article discussing how the recently divorced Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman set aside their emotional differences to divide their assets more effectively.
The Implications of Divorce for Business Owners: Protecting Your Assets and Your Interests
January 7, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Stacy D. Phillips authored this LinkedIn article discussing how business owners can better protect their assets in the wake of a divorce.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Divorce Settlement: What Went Right
January 7, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing the recently settled divorce between Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.
Welcome to “Divorce Month”
January 7, 2026 – Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this Cosmopolitan article discussing how a new year may influence couples to divorce once the holiday season is over
These ‘Four Horsemen’ Can Predict If a Couple Will Divorce
December 22, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Marilyn B. Chinitz was featured in this HuffPost article discussing certain behaviors that could lead to a couple getting a divorce.
From Jennifer Lopez To Quinta Brunson: A 2025 Celebrity Divorce Guide
December 11, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing how several Hollywood divorce cases provided examples of the good (as well as bad) ways to handle divorce in the public eye.
Divorce Law and Civil Procedure: The Dynamic Duo
December 11, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing how procedural dismissals in family court do not automatically block later civil claims for damages related to domestic violence.
Michelle M. Gervais Recognized as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 AdventHealth Goal Getter
December 9, 2025 – Blank Rome is pleased to share that partner Michelle M. Gervais, who serves as chair of the firm’s Florida offices, was honored as the Week 14 AdventHealth Goal Getter during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
How Blank Rome’s Adopt-A-Center Program Has Been Giving Back to the LA Community for 27 Years
December 4, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Stacy D. Phillips authored this The Recorder article discussing the efforts of Blank Rome’s Adopt-A-Center Program, a program she championed back in 1999.
Morgan F. Mouchette Joins The Rewrite – A Podcast About Divorce, Choice, and New Beginnings
December 3, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette joined host Wendy Sloane on The Rewrite podcast to discuss setting priorities in divorce.
Direct and Cross Examination in Divorce Proceedings
November 25, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing the distinctions between cross-examination and direct examination in divorce cases.
Millennials Are 10 Times More Likely than Baby Boomers to Get a Prenup
November 17, 2025 – Blank Rome partner Steven W. Goldfeder was featured in this Newsweek article discussing generational shifts surrounding prenuptial agreements.
