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Divorce or Legal Separation: What’s the Difference?

Divorce or Legal Separation: What’s the Difference?

While divorce represents the legal dissolution of your marriage, a legal separation indicates that you and your spouse are still married but are living separately. A legal separation is a court mandate that outlines the rights and responsibilities that both of you must adhere to while you remain married but live separately. Legal separations are … Continue reading Divorce or Legal Separation: What’s the Difference?

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Effective Estate Planning can Avoid Estate Litigation

Effective Estate Planning can Avoid Estate Litigation

After a person passes away, their estate is generally distributed amongst various parties, including beneficiaries that have been named in a will or a trust, creditors, and others. Unfortunately, this process does not always go smoothly, sometimes resulting in complicated and acrimonious litigation that can tie an estate up in court for months or even … Continue reading Effective Estate Planning can Avoid Estate Litigation

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Child Custody FAQs

Child Custody FAQs

Child custody can be among the most contentious issues raised in a divorce. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding child custody. To learn more, call us today to speak with a skilled child custody attorney. What Factors do Courts Look at When Making Child Custody Determinations? Courts have significant … Continue reading Child Custody FAQs

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Custody Issues Non-Traditional Families may Face

Custody Issues Non-Traditional Families may Face

Today, most families in our society don’t fit into a typical mold. There was a time when a family was a father, mother, and children. But, this simple definition of a family has evolved with the assistance of Alternate Reproductive Technology (ART) and the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage, surrogacy, and unwed relationships. There are … Continue reading Custody Issues Non-Traditional Families may Face

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6 Red Flags your Relationship may be Heading Towards Divorce

6 Red Flags your Relationship may be Heading Towards Divorce

Red Flag #1: Your spouse is secretive with their cell phone. In a relationship, it is very important to trust your partner. But, if your partner has recently become secure and extra sensitive with their phone, this may be a sign of trouble. There may be something on the phone your partner doesn’t want you … Continue reading 6 Red Flags your Relationship may be Heading Towards Divorce

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