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Divorce proceedings begin by filing a document known as a complaint. In a divorce case, there a wide number of grounds that these complaints can be filed upon. Commonly, however, divorces are filed on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of a marriage, or irreconcilable differences...
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The number of American married couples dissolving their marriage through divorce is consistently numerous.
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The decision of whether to divorce a spouse is one of the most difficult decisions a person can face. Often, couples hesitate to file for divorce in the hopes that they can reconcile their differences in the future...
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The laws governing child custody vary in each state. It is in the best interests of every parent to learn as much as possible before the child custody process begins. When parents cannot agree on their own...
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Special Issues with Child Custody
Several special issues with child custody may arise. When custody determinations are initially made, they are generally determined based on what is in the children’s best interests. That is the standard which is...
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Visitation Rights of Non-Custodial Parents
In a divorce where one parent is awarded physical custody of the child, the non-custodial parent is usually awarded visitation rights. Child visitation rights are considered a privilege, rather than an automatically...
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Reaching a Child Custody Agreement out of Court
The best method for reaching a custody agreement often takes place outside of the courtroom by mutual agreement between the parties involved. A reasonable custody agreement arrived at between the parties...
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Child Support: Duration, Taxes, Modification and Enforcement
In most states, child support payments continue until the last child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs last. However, as each child is emancipated (turns 18 or graduates high school), the payor may seek to have...
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In general, child support is set by the trial or family court judge that issued a divorce decree. If the child is no longer in that jurisdiction, another family court or trial court judge will make the...
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In the United States there are federal provisions that require all states to have laws protecting children from child abuse. In every State, health care professionals, teachers, day care workers and law enforcers are legally obliged to report suspected cases of child abuse. In some States, these obligations extend to attorneys, clergy and camp counselors. There are also a substantial number of States that require everyone to report a case of suspected child abuse.
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There are a variety of problems that arise within a marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership that can be handled by a family law attorney. There is no law in the United States that says that people appearing in a court case need to be represented by a lawyer.
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Changing Your Name: Ten Things You Should Know
Whether you are getting married or divorced, are changing sexes, or simply feel “Dorcas” or “Wilbur” never expressed the real you, changing your moniker is relatively easy.
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Are you about to get married but are unsure of what will happen to the property you own, taxes and your credit or other debts? Before you get married you are both likely to have your own assets, your own property and your own credit liabilities or other debts. However, the laws vary from state to state and can be complicated so it is best to consult an attorney, who will also be able to help you with a pre-nuptial agreement.
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Stepparents, Family Laws and Legal Issues
Stepfamily marriages are a little different in the eyes of the law. Most couples go into a marriage that has stepchildren hoping to make up for or deal with the pain and suffering endured from their previous...
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Prenuptial agreements are legal and binding agreements between couples who are about to be married which protect the belongings, assets and money of each spouse. They illustrate what is to happen in the event of a divorce, regarding those finances and assets. While many individuals consider prenuptials, others may feel as though it is an admittance that the marriage will fail before it even starts. Below is some important information on the pros and cons of prenuptials.