October, 2010 Articles

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Is A Prenuptial Agreement Right For You?

Although no one ever enters a marriage with the intention of having a divorce later, there are many circumstances where protecting your assets and interests can provide you peace of mind and trust in ...
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Uncontested Divorce Information

Divorce is never an easy subject to bring up, and can be a difficult and extended process on top of an already stressful situation. In the event that both spouses are parting on at least friendly ...
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Information on Guardianship in NY

A guardian is a person who has been given the right to care for, to act and to make decisions for a child. A guardian makes sure a child goes to school and agrees to medical treatment. A guardianship ...
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The Value of Prenuptial Agreements

When a couple gets married, they are making a commitment to be with each other and share their lives together but unexpected things do happen in life and sometimes relationships simply do not survive. ...
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Asset Division in Divorce

In many contested divorces it is necessary for the court to decide how to handle the division of assets between spouses. Assets include many things including property such as household items, ...
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A Few Facts about Child Support

Both parents have a responsibility to see to it that their children are well cared for when a divorce or separation occurs and in the State of California, specific guidelines are set up for the ...
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Florida Infant Safe Haven Laws

Becoming a mother or father for many is a dream come true. Some people achieve parenthood naturally through birth, some adopt and others use a surrogate. Regardless of the means, becoming a parent is ...
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Open Versus Closed Adoption

Decades ago, nearly all adoptions were closed adoptions. In closed adoptions, there was no contact between the birth parents or the adoptive parents. In the United States today, however, open ...
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Contested and Uncontested Divorce

The ideal resolution to the end of a marriage is an uncontested divorce . It is less expensive, less time-consuming and generally results in at least both individuals parting with less stress or ...
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California 730 Evaluations

In the State of California when there is a dispute about which parent should have physical custody of a child or children during a divorce, a procedure called a 730 Evaluation can be requested by ...
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Are You Seeking Marital Mediation?

Although divorce is never easy, the stress associated with it can be greatly reduced when both parties are non-hostile and are seeking a divorce that is as painless as possible. In the case of a ...
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Uncontested Divorce in California

When two people stand upon the alter and with the utmost sincerity say "I do" in response to the minister's question, "Do you take this man/woman to be your lawfully wedded husband or wife," the ...
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The Importance of Having a Will

There are many benefits to having a will , the most important reason being that it is you who decides how your estate is distributed after your death. Additionally, having a will in place will ensure ...
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Military Divorce in New York

The complexities of divorce are complicated a bit further than civilian divorces when one or both of the parties is a military service member. There are certain requirements that must be met to file ...
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Divorce Facts

Marriage brings two people from different backgrounds and upbringings together. They begin their adventure with the brightest of hopes for their future. Unfortunately, approximately 50% of all ...
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Are You Paying Child Support For a Child Who Isn’t Yours?

With the technology of DNA paternity testing, more and more fathers are discovering that children who they "thought" were their own, biologically are not, yet they are paying the child support. In ...
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Does Your Divorce or Separation Agreement Need Modification?

The details and basic agreements laid out in a divorce and approved by the courts sometimes have to be modified if circumstances change in the lives of either spouse and the agreement becomes too ...
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Adoption Can Make Lives Complete

For many couples who are unable to have children of their own, adoption is a satisfying alternative that can greatly benefit not only the parents, but the child who is up for adoption as well. ...
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The Advantages of a Parenting Plan

If you are divorcing your spouse in the state of Texas and have children together, then the courts will require that you and your spouse develop what is now referred to as a parenting plan. In 2005, ...
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Spousal Support and Alimony

In the state of Texas, not all cases involve spousal support or alimony. The decision to award spousal support is at the discretion of the courts. Family courts take a number of factors into ...
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