When you’re divorced, a legal document is created that outlines all of the conditions of your divorce, as declared by the divorce court, and as agreed upon by you and your ex-spouse. One of the major elements of a divorce agreement includes support payments. These may include alimony or other forms of spousal support, as well as child support payments. If you’re looking at modifying your divorce agreement for some reason, it’s important that you’re aware of some recent tax changes that may impact you a modified divorce decree.
Read MoreWhether you’re considering a divorce, pursuing civil litigation, or in need of any of our other areas of legal expertise, our legal team typically likes to begin with an initial case evaluation. What’s a case evaluation? In essence, this our first sit-down with you, when we go over the details of your case, your desired outcomes, and what we believe we can do for you. So, if you’re wondering what happens during a typical case evaluation, here’s a quick look at what we might cover in that first meeting.
Read MoreIn the relationship between a landlord and a renter, it can feel as if the power is entirely in the landlord’s favor. Though a rental contract is meant to protect the interests of both the renter and the landlord, most renters are either unaware of exactly what rights their agreement protects, or are too afraid of being kicked out to take any action against a landlord. Here’s what you need to know about your rights as a renter, if your landlord has violated your lease agreement.
Read MoreIn the past, an affair would have a huge impact on your divorce proceedings. If you could prove that your ex was having an affair, you would have a higher chance of receiving the divorce terms you ask for, such as a greater portion of the marital assets, or even sole custody of your children. Adultery was even grounds for both criminal and civil lawsuits. Now, however, things are a bit different. Here’s what you need to know about how an affair impacts your divorce in today’s world.
Read MoreChild custody agreements are often vital to maintaining a functional relationship between divorced parents and their shared children. These documents typically include many different terms that are established for the wellbeing of the child or children, and must be upheld by both parents. But what do you do if your ex refuses to stick to the child custody agreement? What courses of action are available to you? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreIf you’ve been served with divorce papers, you may be wondering what sort of action you need to take now. Do you simply accept the filed divorce petition as your spouse has it? Or do you need to file paperwork of your own? What many people don’t know is that there are two types of forms you can file in response to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: an Answer to the Petition, and a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Here’s what you need to know about these forms and their role in your divorce.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been injured by a product, you may have grounds to file a product liability claim. However, it’s important that you first understand the three general categories of product liability. Understanding these categories will help you to determine if you have a valid case, and will impact the strategy that you and your liability attorney pursue. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreWith the prevalence of social media in today’s world, it’s become easier than ever for people to post their opinions on just about anything. The benefit of this is that everyone has a platform on which they can exercise their rights to freedom of speech. The drawback is that false statements can spread quickly and easily. If someone has posted statements about you on social media that are injurious to your reputation, can you take legal action? Here’s what you need to know about defamation of character in the world of social media.
Read MoreWhen you enter a hospital or doctor’s office, you are quite literally entrusting your life and wellbeing to the knowledge and experience of the medical staff. When that trust is breached, injuries and even death can occur; when this happens, many victims of medical errors or neglect pursue medical malpractice lawsuits. Here are the most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits we see.
Read MoreChoosing to adopt a child, or to give up your own child for adoption, is a complicated and emotional situation, regardless of which side of the case you happen to be on. Aside from the complex family matter that can be involved, and the many emotions that are most certainly present, the legal process itself can be quite lengthy and complicated, depending on the type of adoption you are pursuing. That’s why many people—both birthparents and prospective adoptive parents—choose to work with a family law attorney during an adoption. Here are 5 reasons you might consider doing so as well.
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