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If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, you need to act. This is where an order of protection comes in. However, a protective order comes with significant legal and personal implications. As such, the court tends to exercise great caution when issuing one....
For parents, the most important part of the divorce process tends to be settling child custody matters. In amicable situations, both parents are often able to come up with a suitable arrangement. Failing that, the court will step in and draft a custody order based on...
An estate plan allows you to designate who inherits your assets when you pass away and who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated. However, it’s also how you can ensure things are handled based on your wishes. Unfortunately, there are some mistakes...
Most parents take their duty to provide and care for their children very seriously. When a marriage ends in a divorce or separation, the non-custodial parent will be required to provide for their child through a court-ordered child support arrangement. But what if you...
If you ask the average American if they have an estate plan, the odds are that they will say they haven’t done their planning yet. This is simply because studies have found that most people from age 18 and up don’t have an estate plan. These are legal adults in the...
Some couples rely on the working spouse’s health insurance plan for coverage. If you are divorcing or are divorced, you may need to consider what will happen. The information here can help you plan for your health insurance needs accordingly. Include health...
Your child’s birthday is a special occasion that they look forward to all year long. Don't let your divorce spoil all of the fun. Talk with your ex about how to best celebrate the day. If you work together, you should be able to find a peaceful solution. Remember to...
You are legally obligated to provide for your children even when divorced. Usually, the non-custodial parent is supposed to pay child support to their co-parent to help meet child-related costs. You can agree with your co-parent on the amount of child support. A judge...
Going through a divorce is never easy, but it can be especially challenging if you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of the separation. In these cases, many couples go to court to have a judge decide on their division of assets and child custody arrangements....
You have taken the important step of addressing your estate plan, but this was a few years ago. Life rarely remains static, and a lot can happen in the space of a year or two. Does your estate plan currently reflect your wishes? Perhaps it’s time to give it a review?...