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Child Support Payments Calculated
Are Child Support Payments Calculated Based on the Expense of Raising a Child?

It is natural to have a litany of questions when going through a divorce. For instance, consider child support payments. Most divorcing parents understand that these are court-ordered payments made by one spouse to the other to help care for and support their children. They cover food, shelter, school fees, clothes, transportation, certain educational costs,…

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Is There a Positive Side to Family Law?

When many people think of family law, their minds often leap to difficult and emotionally charged legal matters. Take you for example. You are likely thinking of divorce as you read this. Meanwhile, someone else might think of a contested child custody battle or a messy dispute over supervised visitation schedules and who gets to…

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legal pricing
Legal Pricing: 4 Common Ways Attorneys Charge for Their Legal Services

You suddenly find yourself in the middle of a complex legal matter. Naturally, the first step is to hire an attorney, especially someone skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the legal area you need help with—whether that is family law, business law, personal injury, or another practice area. But you cannot help but wonder how they…

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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Can Be a Growing Concern During the Holidays

Did you know that police interventions related to domestic violence increase by roughly 20% nationally during the holidays? This can include everything from simple threats and harassment to physical abuse of a spouse or child, neglect, sexual coercion, and other violent acts. It is a sad reality, given that the holiday season is supposed to…

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Modify Child Support
Why Modify Child Support? Here’s What You Need To Know About Modification Suits

Navigating child support agreements and potential modification suits can be a complex and emotional process for many co-parents. Think about it: The judge overseeing your case already gave formal orders upon the divorce. You, as the paying parent, have every intention of fulfilling those obligations but are suddenly struggling to make good on that promise.…

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