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Posted on Dec 13, 2021
What Is Considered Harassment by a Creditor? Debt collectors are not allowed to harass anyone. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act —codified as 15 U.S.C. § 1692 ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2021
Why You Must Pay Child Support Regardless of Visitation Rights or Restrictions In matters of child custody, the court can decide on the custodial agreement, visitation, and child support when parents ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2021
Men often assume that when their child is born, they are automatically given parental rights. This is not so, and the process is more complicated. Even in the simplest of situations – a husband ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2021
In many states, long-distance coparenting is outlined in the law. States officially designate certain miles apart. For instance, some states consider 50 miles apart long-distance, and others go as ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2021
Filing for bankruptcy could help you get a fresh financial start and a new lease on life. Most commonly, individuals either find themselves filing for chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. Understanding the ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2021
Stepparents often build formative relationships with their stepchildren. In many cases, this results in a stepparent wanting to officially adopt their child so they can gain legal parental rights for ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2021
Sometimes, divorces are a long time coming. In situations where the parties knew their marriage would dissolve eventually and were just waiting for the right moment to legalize their divorce, one or ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2021
It's no secret - today, social media plays an important role in our day-to-day lives. As a result, social media-based evidence is becoming more and more common in divorce cases. Understanding how ...
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Posted on Jul 24, 2021
If you're concerned about how much alimony you could wind up on the hook for during your divorce or spousal support dispute, you're not alone. Today, we're covering how alimony payments ...
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Posted on Jul 6, 2021
Bankruptcy can enable individuals to get a fresh financial start. If you find yourself buried by debt or struggling to make payments, filing for bankruptcy could enable you to regain economic ...
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Posted on Jun 25, 2021
Just like marriages, every divorce is unique. What works for one couple may not work for another, so it's essential to understand your options as you head into your divorce. Today, we're ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2021
So, you've decided you want to adopt - congratulations! Welcoming a new family member into your life is an exciting endeavor. There are multiple types of adoption, and choosing the right one for ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2021
If you believe you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, understanding how to report that abuse can help the survivor/victim gain the protection they deserve. Today's blog covers ...
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Posted on Mar 10, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. and the world at large in a multitude of ways over the last year. Unfortunately, it appears that the pandemic may also be inciting a rise in domestic violence. Today, ...
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Posted on Feb 28, 2021
For many parents, a child custody case will be the most important legal dispute they'll ever engage in. With the time you spend with your child on the line and the potential for your case to ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2021
When many prospective parents consider adoption, one of the first decisions they make is whether to adopt locally via an organization such as the foster care system or to pursue international ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2021
Whether you're considering filing for divorce or just received a divorce petition from your spouse, you may have heard the term "divorce by default" somewhere before. Today, we're ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2021
Hiring an attorney for a family law case, especially a divorce, can feel like taking a leap of faith - frequently because that's exactly what it is. Your attorney will play a vital role in the ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2020
For individuals in dire financial straits, filing for bankruptcy can be an opportunity to get a fresh start. However, the process of filing for bankruptcy is complex, and making the right decisions if ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the US, Americans across the country were forced to change the way they lived their lives. In particular, co-parents were impacted severely, needing to adjust to closed ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2020
Today, it's harder to find someone who doesn't have a social media presence than to find someone who does. For co-parents, the ubiquity of social media can be a double-edged sword—it can ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2020
Property division is often one of the most hotly contested processes during any divorce, and the likelihood of disagreements between divorcees only increases when a valuable asset, such as a business, ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2020
Any divorce is complicated, but high-asset divorces tend to be particularly complex. When one or both spouses in a marriage is a high-net-worth individual, divorce-related processes such as property ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2020
Filing for bankruptcy can help you get a new lease on life and improve your financial station. When you file for bankruptcy as an individual, one of the first questions you'll need to answer is ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2020
Unfortunately, many parents who cannot agree on child custody arrangements – even after mediation – end up in the courtroom for a judge to decide. Child custody hearings can be emotionally ...
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