Social media plays an important role in many people’s lives. While it can be helpful to share ups and downs with friends online, anything you post on Facebook, Twitter, and similar sites can negatively affect your divorce case. The information that’s found on these sites can be used as evidence against you or for you, which is why we advise you to be careful about your social media activity. Here we’ll explain how your online actions can impact everything from alimony to custody and child support.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult aspects of your divorce is helping your child get through it. There will be many conversations that involve difficult-to-answer questions, anger, frustration, and sadness, regardless of how old your child is. Fortunately, your family can get through this as long as you remain open and available to your kids. Here are a few tips on how to talk about the separation.
Read MoreWhile suing isn’t always the right answer, there are some situations when litigation is your only option to make things right. A lawsuit can solve a problem, punish a wrongdoer, and even save your business or family from financial ruin. In any case, you need an experienced team of lawyers by your side to see you through. In this article, we’ll discuss some situations when it might be appropriate to pursue litigation.
Read MoreNobody enjoys spending a lot of money on car insurance, but that’s the only way to protect yourself from the financial consequences of getting into an accident. The car crash doesn’t even have to be your fault. You might have to pay for car repairs and medical bills if the other driver was uninsured or under-insured. Since you can’t predict when accidents happen, it’s best to get the best coverage you can afford.
Read MoreA divorce can be even harder on your children than on you, mainly because they didn’t necessarily choose the separation of their parents. Your family will get through this tough time, although it may take several weeks or even months for everyone to adjust to the new arrangements. In the meantime, both parents could use some pointers on how to protect their children during the divorce and ease the process for them.
Read MoreA divorce is a major life event, because it’s incredibly complicated. In addition to dealing with emotional turmoil and the upheaval of your current family, you’ll have to worry about sorting through your assets and liabilities. The prevailing goal of a divorce is to distribute those assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner, although that doesn’t necessarily mean each partner gets an equal share. Here you’ll learn more about marital and non-marital property and the rules that govern your divorce.
Read MorePrenuptial agreements are more common than you think. In addition to protecting the wealthy, these premarital agreements can protect your assets from a prior marriage or allow you to pass family property or businesses to your children directly instead of the spouse. To enforce a prenup, you must understand how to create one and what happens if you don’t have one. Here you’ll learn the basics about these legal contracts.
Read MoreFiling for divorce isn’t something anyone does lightly, but when you’re in the middle of the process, it’s natural that you just want it to be over. How long it takes until you’re officially divorced from your partner depends very much on your personal situation. In theory, you could get divorced within a month if your current spouse doesn’t contest the divorce and you have agreed on all the major and minor points. Most cases take several months, but a high-asset divorce with minor children can even take a year or longer.
Read MoreIn many cases, couples decide to physically separate before filing for divorce. When one of the partners moves out of the marital home, it’s natural to wonder what that means for the divorce. Fortunately, you’re not giving up your rights to your house by moving out during the divorce. And whether you live there or not, both spouses are required to keep up the mortgage payments and maintenance until the divorce is final.
Read MoreA family law attorney specializes in domestic and family matters. They can help you with divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, child support, and appeals. Most family lawyers accept a range of cases, including high asset divorces as well as modifications to your divorce decree. Having the right attorney working for you on your behalf can make a big difference to the outcome of your case.
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