Below is a roundup of Blank Rome Matrimonial and Family Law partners’ recent awards, recognitions, media, and other accomplishments from around the country.
| Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani: Co-Parenting from Parallel Paths April 27, 2026: Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing how the divorced Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale handles raising their children. |
| Parental Alienation in Divorce: Judicial Insights April 23, 2026: Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing how courts define parental alienation within custody dispute cases. |
| Inside the ‘Financial Infidelities’ That Tear Marriages Apart April 20, 2026: Blank Rome partner Marilyn B. Chinitz was featured in this Wall Street Journal article discussing financial infidelities within marriages. |
| Ask Stacy – What Your Garden Can Teach You About Divorce April 16, 2026: In this LinkedIn Article, Stacy D. Phillips answers questions from her readers and podcast listeners and shares her “hot takes” and insights on the issues. |
| Ask Stacy – Divorce is No Laughing Matter … Or is It? April 15, 2026: In this LinkedIn Article, Stacy D. Phillips answers questions from her readers and podcast listeners and shares her “hot takes” and insights on the issues. |
| Ask Stacy – Surviving the Chill of Divorce March 30, 2026: In this LinkedIn Article, Stacy D. Phillips answers questions from her readers and podcast listeners and shares her “hot takes” and insights on the issues. |
| Inside the Stunning Downfall of NBA Icon Dwight Howard as New Bodycam Footage Lays Bare Latest Feud March 23, 2026: Blank Rome partner Sarah M. Luetto was featured in this Daily Mail article discussing potential repercussions for the former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard amid recent abuse allegations. |
| Blank Rome Welcomes New Matrimonial & Family Law Of Counsel Jackielyn H. Abellada in Los Angeles March 23, 2026: Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Jackielyn H. Abellada has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as an of counsel in the Matrimonial & Family Law practice group |
| Michelle Piscopo Joins Financial Planning: Explained March 20, 2026: Blank Rome of counsel Michelle Piscopo joined host Michael Menninger on Financial Planning: Explained, a weekly educational show that discusses unique approaches to financial planning. |
| Groundbreaking Decision on Authentication of Video Evidence March 19, 2026: Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing how even amid disturbing facts and concerns about child safety, video evidence must meet strict evidentiary standards, particularly in an era of potential digital manipulation. |
| What the Oscars Gift Bag Says About Divorce Planning March 18, 2026: Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing the “Everybody Wins” gift bags given to top Oscar nominees and the notable inclusion of a custom prenuptial agreement within. |
| Brett S. Ward Joins the Disrupting Divorce Podcast March 13, 2026: Blank Rome partner Brett S. Ward joined host Rhonda Noordyk on the Disrupting Divorce podcast to discuss the concept of “alienation of affection” and its role in modern divorce disputes. |
| Stacy D. Phillips and Kristina Royce Named 2026 Top Family Lawyers by Daily Journal March 13, 2026: Blank Rome partners Stacy D. Phillips and Kristina Royce, who also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice group, have been named 2026 Top Family Lawyers by the Daily Journal. |
| The Gates’ Divorce: Insights for Affluent Couples Who Run Foundations March 13, 2026: Blank Rome partners Morgan F. Mouchette and Kyle G. Durante were featured in this Inside Philanthropy article discussing charitable giving in the wake of the divorce between Bill and Melinda Gates. |
| Whose Charity Is It Anyway? How Family Law Treats Philanthropy Made During Marriage March 11, 2026: Blank Rome partners Jackie Combs and Sarah Luetto authored this National Law Review article discussing how charitable giving can spark disputes in high-net-worth divorces. |
| Zendaya’s Secret Wedding: The Legal Art of Keeping Love Private March 6, 2026: Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing how actors Zendaya and Tom Holland kept their marriage largely hidden from the public eye. |
| Michelle M. Gervais Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide March 2, 2026: Blank Rome is pleased to share that partner Michelle M. Gervais has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management guide. |
| Gen Z Is Embracing the Prenup, Says Family Law Attorney: ‘The Taboo of Divorces Is Long Gone’ February 28, 2026: Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this CNBC Make It article discussing how more Gen Z prenuptial agreements are trending. |
| Marilyn B. Chinitz on Life After Divorce February 26, 2026: Blank Rome partner Marilyn B. Chinitz recently appeared on PIX11 News to discuss why divorce isn’t a failure, but an opportunity for healing, growth, and stronger relationships ahead. |
| Influencer Prenups Are on the Rise. How the Legal Arrangement Differs from a Traditional Prenup February 20, 2026: Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum was featured in this PEOPLE article discussing some of the difficulties in developing prenuptial agreements. |
| ‘Who You Marry Is the Biggest Financial Decision in Your Life,’ Says Attorney: Ask These 6 Money Questions on a First Date February 18, 2026: Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this CNBC Make It article discussing interesting financial questions to ask a potential partner on a first date. |
| Equitable Distribution Agreements Are Final Agreements February 19, 2026: Blank Rome partner Alan R. Feigenbaum authored this New York Law Journal article discussing how equitable distribution provisions in divorce settlements are final and binding, even when a party later obtains new information that could have altered the deal. |
| Diamonds Are Forever, Divorce Rings Are for What Comes After February 13, 2026: Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this Wall Street Journal article discussing the significance of engagement and marital rings after a divorce. |
| Kyle Cooke & Amanda Batula Skipped a Prenup, Is Loverboy in the Lurch? February 10, 2026: Blank Rome partner Morgan F. Mouchette authored this Forbes article discussing the recent separation of reality stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula. |
| Highly Attractive Partners Have ‘Financial Stability’—but These 4 Money Red Flags Doom a Relationship, Survey Finds February 10, 2026: Blank Rome partner Jackie Combs was featured in this CNBC Make It article discussing financial alignment when choosing a marital partner. |
| Marilyn B. Chinitz Joins the I Do, Part 2 Podcast February 4, 2026: Blank Rome partner Marilyn B. Chinitz joined host Jennifer Fessler on I Do, Part 2, an iHeartRadio podcast. |
