Blended families are beautifully unique. For instance, yours could involve you and your spouse bringing children from previous marriages for a new life together. Meanwhile, someone else’s blended situation may involve one spouse who is new to parenting, or maybe instead of having young kids from a previous relationship, those children are older and have…
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As we have written about in the past, a deposition is an interview under oath that takes place before a divorce case goes to trial. Not every divorce case requires a deposition. However, this important legal step can provide attorneys with the information they need to analyze your case, prepare for trial, reduce trial time,…
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If you want to resolve your case peacefully, mediation could be the best option. The process is designed to help opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. Clearly, this all sounds fantastic on paper, though we know there are still plenty of misconceptions…
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Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family, and the process often goes off without a hitch. That said, even something as selfless as estate planning is not without its share of issues from time to time. Disputes over estates and inheritances can arise for various reasons, from…
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Jack and Faith could not be happier. Sure, they never officially married like their friends did, but they have lived together monogamously for the past 12 years and act like a married couple in every possible way. In fact, they recently began discussing estate planning and the importance of having a plan should one of…
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When you and your former partner divorced or resolved your suit establishing parentage rights early last year and amicably agreed to your current child custody arrangements, you assumed that everything that happened next for you as parents and your children would be relatively smooth sailing. And for the most part, it has been. However, you…
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Conflict is inevitable. How you handle it can change everything. These words are true in all areas of life, particularly in tense legal matters ranging from divorce and family law disputes to disagreements between business partners, personal injury claims, and even a neighborly misunderstanding. The good news is that most people likely prefer to seek…
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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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With the arrival of another new year, we cannot stress enough how crucial it is for business owners to assess their legal responsibilities and create a legal business checklist to determine what needs to be updated to resolve potential gaps in protection and set themselves up for success. After all, companies and well-intentioned owners and…
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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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