When two parties separate, they should consider negotiating a separation and property settlement agreement so they can avoid going through a trial. If the parties can work it out, the end result will be an agreement that outlines the terms of settlement.
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Last June, the Supreme Court struck down a provision in the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and ruled that in states where same sex marriage is legal, the same sex couples are entitled to receive the same federal health, tax, and Social
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Google is selling Google Glass for today only to the entire American public. This raises the question – how does Google Glass affect driving laws? In the District of Columbia, handheld cell phone use and texting is banned while driving under the
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In the District of Columbia, the D.C. Code divides domestic violence into three categories for purposes of obtaining a civil protective order (CPO). Generally, domestic violence is when someone in one of the categories commits or threatens to commit a crime against
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Mediation provides the parties in a family law matter the opportunity to resolve their outstanding issues in a confidential setting with a neutral mediator. A successful mediation eliminates the need to go through a trial, saving the parties money and worry. Mediation
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In cases involving the custody of children (including divorce), the parties may be aiming to destroy each other to gain custody. Some parents go to extreme measures to ruin the other parent’s reputation, including illegal behavior. Much of the information gathered will
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In a custody case, or a divorce case involving children, the Court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). Black’s Law Dictionary defines a guardian ad litem as the party the court deems responsible for an incapacitated, handicapped, or minor in court.
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Recently, a New Jersey judge ruled that a mother can keep the father out of the delivery room while she is in labor, reports the South Jersey Times. The mother and father were unmarried and estranged, and the Court ruled that the
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“Low bono” is a relatively new term in the legal world. It refers to cases that do not qualify for pro bono, yet the clients cannot afford to pay for attorneys charging their standard rate per hour. In order to qualify for
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