Family attorneys fight hard for their clients, and they often have to help those clients navigate difficult situations. Perhaps you are divorcing your spouse, and you need help securing your financial future through alimony. Or maybe you are trying to adopt a child who has been the victim of abuse, and you need a lawyer to guide you through the legal process of gaining guardianship. A good family lawyer does not just help their clients navigate the law; they help their clients move forward into better life situations. We appreciate the work these attorneys do, and we have dedicated this blog to spread the word about their profession.
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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Going Through A Divorce 20 September 2023
A Compassionate Branch of Law: Family Law
3 Dirty Tactics Your Spouse May Attempt During A Custody Battle
24 July 2020
Are you currently going through a custody battle with a spouse that plans to use it to their advantage? They may try to do one of these tactics when custody is involved. Using Kids As Leverage You may run into a situation where a spouse is using the children as leverage during the divorce process. This is more likely to happen if one spouse does not care for child custody that much, but the other spouse does.
Comparing Legal Separations With Divorce
9 July 2020
When a couple no longer wants to be together, there is an alternative to divorce. Legal separation agreements were created to help ease the transition between the separation and the final divorce decree. To find out more about why a legal separation agreement is right for some, read on. 1. Which Is Easier: Separation or Divorce? In terms of cost and paperwork, legal separation and divorce are remarkably similar. Both involve dealing with issues like child custody, spousal support (alimony), marital debts, and marital property.
Debunking 3 Common Myths About Uncontested Divorce
24 June 2020
Going through a divorce? If so, and if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are in agreement regarding the terms of your separation, you might consider filing for something known as an uncontested divorce. While each state differs in its laws regarding contested and uncontested divorces, the legal process of getting an uncontested divorce approved by a judge tends to be easier, quicker, and less expensive than that of a contested divorce.
How Much Does A Divorce Cost? 3 Factors That Matter
5 June 2020
Divorce is a life-altering decision that people do not tend to reach lightly. Although there are plenty of questions surrounding this life-altering change, one prominent question is how much does it cost? Unfortunately, there is no way to say exactly how much a divorce will cost, as each persons' situation is complex. However, some key factors affect the cost to give you a better idea of what to expect. 1. Standard Filing Fees
Divorce Mediators: A Valuable Tool That Every Divorcing Couple Should Consider
22 May 2020
You probably think of divorce as a messy ordeal that requires you to fight for your rights and deal with a spouse that you are already all too eager to get away from. This is the way that a lot of people do it, which is why it's not surprising that these types of divorces are riddled with stress and argument. In fact, scientific studies indicate that contentious divorces not only lead to high stress levels, but also affect your physical health by weakening your immune system.