The Practice of Using Initials and Pseudonyms in Legal Filings A practice done by many layers for the past many decades, many attorneys have filed their lawsuits with just their initials, aliases, and pseudonyms. This method has been constantly practiced as a way to hide the identities of their clients as well as the identities […]
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When the court issues a child custody order, the expectation of the court is that the order will stay in place and is usually not open to debate. This is why it is not very easy to get a custody order modified. In order to prohibit frivolous motions of custody modifications, family courts typically only
Much of the stress involved in a divorce is rooted in money, and determining the allocation of finances. Typically, anything acquired outside of the marriage remains with the initial owner, while anything obtained during the marriage is subject to divide. If a personal injury case is involved, matters may be complicated. The question of ?who
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If you are going through a divorce, it?s likely that your spouse is one of the last people you want to speak to. However, there will probably be times when it?s necessary to communicate with him or her. For example, you might need to discuss where your kids will go to school next year or
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Parents will come to counseling often because they have made the decision to separate or proceed with a divorce. They will often present a fear that they are traumatizing their children by breaking up. It is true that even the most well-adjusted kids can experience confusion, guilt or fear when they find out their parents
Divorce can be an emotional and turbulent time for many individuals. Studies show that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. In America, a single divorce occurs just over every 30 seconds. Some may break up amicably, while others are tedious and elongated processes. Below are the top 8 reasons why couples decide to
Most people think of a living trust as a document that saves your family time and money by avoiding probate after death. While that is true, there are quite a few additional advantages to creating a living trust. The Top 6 Advantages of a Living Trust Some of the most common arguments made in favor
While some divorces arise out of specific high-conflict situations, others are more amicable and a function of time and need to move to the next chapter in life. There are a few common trends in empty nester divorces of able spouses on different paths. While some divorces arise out of specific high-conflict situations, others are
After a couple agrees that they are no longer working out and should pursue a divorce, they must go through a custody agreement if they have a child together. This does not have to be a difficult process as many families can decide this outside of a courtroom and put it in writing before they
Sometimes people hide smaller amounts of “emergency” money, “just in case”. Unfortunately for some, what begins as innocent can get out of hand and the wrong turn of events in a marriage can lead to the theft and wasting of marital money, often in a spiteful and devious manner. Do you know anyone from whom
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