Family Law Articles

No matter what their ages, there are several important things every parent needs to do to help their children understand what’s going on and help them cope with their divorce.

If you’re looking for an affordable (and peaceful) way to dissolve your marriage, an uncontested divorce might be the answer. While it sounds like an oxymoron, uncontested divorce simply means a divorce where spouses agree on all aspects of custody, visitation, support, property settlement, payment of debts, attorney fees and any other related matters in the case.

In an uncontested divorce you can represent yourself. You don't have to rely on lawyers to resolve every issue. In an uncontested divorce you have full control over the divorce terms (who gets what).

There are different ways that a lawyer will go about building a case. His angle will depend on the type of the case and the proposed outcome. He will discuss strategy and make plans before he finalizes the forms and files the papers. Whether it is a personal injury lawyer and divorce and family law, the way a case is built will generally be the same.

INTRODUCTION "‘gift’" is the transfer of certain existing moveable or immoveable property made voluntarily and without consideration, by one person, called the donor, to another, called th

The restitution of conjugal rights is one of the reliefs that are provided to the spouses in distress in the institution of marriage by law. Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter ref

Important information for those who are non-custodial parents entitled to exemptions.

Do-it-yourself divorce forms are commonly available on the Internet and often overlooked by divorce seekers as a viable option to hiring a family law attorney.

Special considerations for the dental and medical professional in a divorce action

The Institute of Professional Will Writers (IPW) are in discussions with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) with a view to creating a regulatory body to govern Will writers throughout the UK. These talks are born out of continued concern and complaints from members of the public who've received poor advice from some Will writing providers.

None of us enjoy the prospect of writing our Last Will and Testament because none of us wish to dwell on the prospect of our own passing. However, it's not a good idea to procrastinate when it comes to writing a Will, as one day it will be too late to 'do it tomorrow'.

Prenuptial agreements are forms that act as a practical solution for dealing with the topic of how finances will be handled in a marriage. Although these forms are critical in preventing financial inequality, popping the question of using a prenuptial agreement is often times considered unromantic.

A prenuptial agreement is basically a legal contract where the couple will agree to who will own what when married. Having a prenup will prevent a contested divorce.

Having the freedom to change your name is something people are thankful for when they need it. A lot of women who have fallen in love with the wrong guy know this feeling. The most common reason some one changes their name is because of a change in marital status. Although it is the most common reason for a change of name nearly any reason is accepted.

More than one in three of all first marriages end in divorce as well as fifty-percent of second or third marriages. When you make your vows, a lot of people don't realize they are stepping into a 'financial union'. Having a prenuptial agreement will ensure that your financial well-being will be protected.

A will is a legal form that will ensure your estate gets divided how you desire. The person who owns the estate (money and belongings) is called the 'testator'. Without a will your estate is wide open to conflicts, problems, and lawsuits.

Changing your last name is a very common thing for a bride to do after marriage. It can also be a great way to lose an unwanted or unappealing family name. It really doesn't matter when or why you want to change your name, it is your right to do so. Legally changing your name yourself is also very inexpensive since a lawyer is not required.

Unless your a lawyer, you probably don't really know much about prenuptial agreements. For example, did you know that prenuptial agreements that "promote divorce" are unenforceable? Or that you can't put anything in your prenup about religion, child custody, and damages for cheating? Before you try to take a wack at filing your own prenup, learn what you can and can't do.

A durable power of attorney form is made to help you plan for unfortunate events such as a serious injury or illness. With a durable power of attorney form you can appoint someone to legally act on your behalf, which is called a "agent" or "attorney-in-fact". On the form you can limit your agent to act on your behalf for a limited or very specific task or event. You could appoint a family member, advisor, or a trustworthy friend or institution like a bank.

A last will is a legal document that determines the distribution of a person's estate, which includes assets, upon his/her demise. A last will and testament must be up-to-date to be legally compliant with your state's laws.

I bet you probably didn't know that your heirs might have to liquidate ( sell off ) your home or commercial/residential rental properties immediately after your death. This is unless you create an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust or ILIT.

Once a bride marries, she has many options available to her. She can be traditional and take the husbands surname; or simply add it into her name; or will she keep her maiden name? Although it may sound complex, it really isn't.