A Compassionate Branch of Law: Family Law
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A Compassionate Branch of Law: Family Law

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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A Compassionate Branch of Law: Family Law

  • What to Consider When Making a Prenuptial Agreement

    17 March 2020

    Are you engaged to your spouse with a wedding date approaching, and you have been discussing a prenuptial agreement? If so, it will help to know what to consider when creating your agreement with a lawyer. Disclose Premarital Assets Start by going over what assets each of you owns individually before entering the marriage, and what will happen to those assets if a divorce were to happen. Some people agree that the assets they had going into a marriage, such as a vehicle or a home, will still belong to that person after a divorce.

  • Tips for Hiring a Quality Child Custody Attorney for Your Case

    16 March 2020

    When you are splitting up with the mother or father of your children, it can be one of the most devastating matters for everyone involved. Because of this, you will need to make sure you set up arrangements that will be the most conducive to the well-being of your kids. You owe it to yourself to make things easier for your kids to thrive, and working with a family custody lawyer might be just what you need to protect your rights.

  • The Problems You'll Run Into When Settling Your Divorce

    11 March 2020

    Going through a divorce can be quite stressful, especially when you and your spouse are disagreeing when it comes to the settlement. Here are some of the issues you may run into during mediation.  Debts A divorce settlement is not all about dividing up property and assets. You also need to divide the debt. Credit card debt can be a real challenge, especially when it was spent on assets that you will be dividing.

  • How To Get Approved For Social Security Disability More Quickly

    10 March 2020

    You might be planning on applying for social security disability soon, but you might be concerned about wait times. It's no secret that it can take a while to get approved for social security disability, but this doesn't mean that you shouldn't apply for the benefits that you are entitled to. It isn't always possible to speed up the process, but you can do everything that you can to get approved more quickly by following these tips.

  • Know Your Rights When You Are Hurt In An Accident

    28 February 2020

    If you have sustained injuries because of an accident that wasn't your fault, you might find yourself unable to work and take care of your finances. When you are in a car accident and your injuries are serious, you might never be able to return to work. If you find your bills mounting up and you aren't sure what to do, a personal injury attorney can help by providing an initial consultation to discuss your case.