It's safe to say that a divorce can be hard at almost any price level. From a bare-bones divorce with only filing fees to astronomical sums spent on legal and court fees. Many of those undergoing a divorce don't realize that they have some control over what is spent. Most want to spend as little as possible when they part ways, so read on and learn how you can do just that.
20 July 2021
If you have a contested divorce that is going to go to litigation, a judge is going to be the one that makes a lot of the decisions for you. However, you're likely wondering what a judge uses to make their decision about splitting marital assets since that is what a lot of your trial will be about. Is Someone Not Able To Fully Support Themselves? The main thing that a judge is going to consider is if one person has problems with fully supporting themselves, and would need help by having additional marital assets.
27 April 2021
Hiring a criminal attorney can feel like a big thing to do, and that's before considering if you might want to look into felony attorneys instead. If you're not sure whether you should go the extra mile and consult with felony attorneys, here are some things to think about. What Are the Allegations? The potential charges tend to be the biggest thing that dictates whether you'll want to talk with felony attorneys.
6 January 2021
Make no mistake about it, having a place to live is a primary human need — right up there with water and food. When a couple divorces, the question of who can reside in the family home naturally arises. To answer that question and other, read below for an exploration of some common legal issues surrounding the family home and separation before the divorce. Can One Party Kick the Other Party Out of the Home?
6 October 2020
Burns can be deadly and physically devastating. Do you think you might have a strong personal injury case after being burned? Read on to learn more about the value of your case. What Is the Value of Your Burn Lawsuit? Every burn injury is different, and your burn may come with disabilities, disfigurements, and other traumatic things that can lead to physical, emotional, and mental detriments. This can include PTSD and depression.
27 April 2020
The application process for gaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be lengthy and it can be difficult to be patient. Behind the scenes, your application is proceeding slowly but surely through a multi-step process that can take several months. To help you understand what is taking so long, you might want to take a look at what is happening with your SSDI application. Read on for an overview of the application process.
14 October 2019
Pets are considered property and as such, judges or courts may have the final say over who gets awarded a pet during divorce proceedings. If you have a pet who you love dearly, you may be wondering what factors the courts look at when deciding who gets custody or possession of a pet. If One Party Owned the Pet Prior to the Marriage One of the factors that the courts will look at when deciding who gets custody of a pet is whether one party owned the pet prior to the marriage.
5 August 2019
Dividing assets is one of the main challenges when getting divorced. When most couples get married, the possibility of divorce is never planned for. This means that their assets are also handled in a manner that doesn't make the division any easier when they decide to go their separate ways. In certain cases, there are assets that you may not even know whether or not you're entitled to them. Retirement accounts, for instance, can be a controversial issue.
29 May 2019
Safe sex practices are important for a variety of reasons, including preventing an unwanted pregnancy or the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. If you have an STD, it is crucial that you communicate your condition with your partner so everyone is aware of the necessary precautions. If you have an illness and you are not transparent with your partner, and consequently transmit the disease to your partner, you can be held criminally liable for infecting a person without his or her knowledge.
26 February 2019
During a contentious divorce, you shouldn't be surprised to hear some hurtful accusations from your spouse — including many that are unequivocally untrue. For example, your spouse may make up allegations that you committed infidelity during your marriage, even if this was not the case. One shocking accusation that you might hear is that you abused your children. Your spouse may fabricate such a claim because he or she wants to get full custody, perhaps as an angry reaction to you filing for divorce.
22 January 2019