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If you are planning on a divorce then it is paramount to know how to work with a divorce lawyer. There are three important planning steps that you can use to make the process simpler and also try and keep costs down. Get Organized – It is important that you get yourself organized. A lawyer …
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A child custody agreement can have serious implications on your tax filing and your taxes overall. This issue should be addressed with your attorney or with your accountant while you are going through the process of negotiating or litigating child custody or a divorce agreement. Waiting until after you have finalized a child custody agreement …
Being accused of a crime, specifically domestic violence, is one of the scariest things that could happen to anyone. Like other states, Texas has harsh penalties for those who commit battery, assault, and other acts of violence against people with whom they have intimate relationships. It is not surprising at all for some allegations of …
Prenuptial agreements or prenups have always been thought of as a standard procedure for rich people because they always aim to protect their property, if ever the marriage doesn’t work. In truth, prenups are also meant to protect working people. About 62% of lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of clients who have …
If the child or children in the home is threatened by domestic violence or kidnapping, the spouse could seek emergency child custody for any of the affected children. The said spouse must file a request an order of protection or restraining order. The Steps Here are some of the steps in proving the case in …
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Known as “prenup”, a prenuptial agreement is a contract on paper created and signed by two individuals before they marry each other. This document enumerates the assets and liabilities of each person. It also breaks down the property rights of each when the marriage ends. Some states call the prenup an antenuptial agreement or a …
Consider the case of twins—one four minutes older than the other. Could they be citizens of two different countries, even if they have the same mother? The children were not even born in separate countries. They are not even separated by birth. Well, the U.S. State Department said that the twins’ DNA was a bit …
It is not easy to be a new dad in the United States of America. When it comes to paternity leave, it is still generally difficult for a father to bond with the new baby. Yes, there may be bills for family leave in America, but just a few cities and states have passed family …
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It is a sad day when a marriage ends. Yet, there may be some good despite all the hurt because it is possible for the courts to award spousal support or alimony to the former wife or husband. It may be granted based on the court’s decision or the agreement between the former couple. How …
When things are not going so well between a married couple, they should start thinking about the welfare of their children. Separation of the parents usually results in having to make choices. These include the often confusing process of where the children should stay. To avoid the stressful and traumatizing court hearings that could settle …