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Most people associate family law with divorce and custody agreements. However, there are many other situations where having a family lawyer can come in handy. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to hire a family lawyer, or if you can handle a situation on your own, read on. There are some situations and warning signs that can indicate it’s…
Divorce and separation are stressful on parents—but when you have minor children, it’s even worse for them. Parents may not agree on who should get custody, whether the other parent should pay support and how often they can visit with the kids. Hiring a child custody lawyer isn’t required, but it’s the smartest thing you can do when you want…
Divorce can be expensive. People often wonder if they can get divorced without the help of a divorce attorney. The answer is technically yes—but depending on your marriage length and financial circumstances, it’s not recommended. If you want help protecting separate assets and ensuring your right to half of the marital property, spousal support, child custody and child support, hiring…
When you’ve been named the executor of a will, you might want to hire a probate attorney. Depending on how complicated the estate administration may be, a probate lawyer can answer your questions or handle the entire process. You’re not obligated to choose the lawyer who drafted your loved one’s will. In fact, it’s best to find an attorney who…
When you’re no longer involved with your child’s co-parent, you’ll need to hire a child custody and paternity attorney. Whether you’re the mother or father, establishing paternity (if unmarried) and filing for custody ensures that you have a legal, fair—and most importantly, enforceable—custody agreement. If you’ve never worked with a lawyer before, you might not know how to go about…
Bills, bills, bills—it’s not just an old Destiny’s Child song. Everyone has bills to pay, and when your financial circumstances change, your child support payments may be insurmountable. You can’t fall behind on them, lest you risk serious legal consequences. On the other hand, if you’re having trouble making ends meet, you don’t want to lose your home or go…
When you love your kids, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure you get to spend time with them while they’re growing. Even (or especially) if you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to reassure your child that you’ll always be there for them. Choosing a great child custody attorney will help ensure your rights are upheld, and…
Divorce is hard enough, but when you have children together, it can be especially fraught. In many cases, the court will set a custody and visitation schedule that attempts to share time as fairly as possible. However, no schedule is perfect, and sometimes obligations and emergencies happen. What can you do when your ex-spouse is inflexible about making adjustments? Your…
What happens when your ex-spouse refuses to let you see your children, thereby going against your court-ordered custody and visitation schedule? Although most parents understand that it’s important to co-parent cordially, divorce can breed a lot of resentment. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our ex-spouses refuse to abide by the terms of the court order. It’s not unusual for one…
Since April 2020, many Americans have received as many as three stimulus payments to help them get through the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re going through a divorce, the stimulus checks may have been mailed to your ex (or direct deposited in their account). When a divorce is less than amicable—or one party feels particularly entitled to the money—you could have…