Any major changes in life should prompt you to revise your will. Divorce is no exception. An article from Investopedia explains why: https://www.investopedia.com/rewriting-your-will-after-divorce-5193318.
Guest post by Magdalene Ellonardo In the City of Philadelphia (“City”), the City contracts out the certification of foster families to private agencies, of which Catholic Social Services (“CSS”) is one. Because CSS is an extension of the Catholic Church, it holds
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With many family court hearings being virtual, there are multiple things to consider before you log on to your court hearing. Knowing these tips can help you feel more comfortable, and show the Judge that you are prepared. Dressing the Part Dress
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Families in the middle of a divorce are living in difficult times. In addition to the stress of the pandemic, they are dealing with another major life change that is being put on hold. The courts are generally only hearing emergency cases,
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Guest post by Makeda Fikremariam Commonly the Supreme Court doesn’t hear cases regarding domestic relations, but Sveen v. Melinchanged that pattern. Mark Sveen had been married to Kaye Melin for 10 years when they divorced in 2007. During their marriage, Sveen had
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For divorcing couples, alimony was a deduction that the payor could deduct from his/her taxes. However, with the new tax bill, starting in 2019, alimony will no longer be deductible. The result of this change may make spouses reluctant to pay, and
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In April, a new law for surrogacy became law in the District of Columbia. Prior to the passing of this new law, all parties to surrogacy agreements were subject to a fine up to $10,000 and a one year prison term. This
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I have heard of a few people already doing this. I thought it was an interesting idea – the kids stay in the home, while the parents move in/out based on the custody arrangement. I wonder if more families will start looking
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A judge in Kentucky has said he will recuse himself from adoption cases involving homosexual parties. The judge stated that he will be doing so “as a matter of conscience” because he feels that under no circumstances would it serve the best
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An interesting article in the New York Times regarding shared mortgages: click here. Both spouse’s names on the mortgage routinely provides complications in a divorce. The article wisely advises to get started on the refinance sooner rather than later. In many cases,
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