There are a number of tax considerations that need to be reviewed during and after a divorce. These decisions can have an impact on your financial future and your children. To avoid unexpected surprises and financial hardship, you should keep the
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Once you’ve attended the final hearing and the Judge has signed your divorce decree, it can feel like a huge relief. You may be ready to get back to your life without court dates and documents. However, there are some important things
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With the abundance of applications for smartphones, it only makes sense to utilize some apps to make parenting from two households easier. Generally, parents who manage themselves well, end up having fewer problems with their children. Here are a few apps that
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There is an old British saying that goes “penny wise, pound foolish.” It refers to someone who goes to great lengths to save a little money (pennies), but ends up paying much more (pounds) later on. There are some services that advocate
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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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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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If you are involved in a divorce, most lawyers would tell you to stay away from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, etc. The pictures and words you post can affect your case. Posts that seem harmless may
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When parents separate and decide to divorce, they have the difficult task of restructuring a family. Children often are confused, angry, frightened, and sad about what is happening in their lives. Here are some things parents can do to help their child:
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