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Paternity Agreements: What are the Rights of Unmarried Fathers?

Paternity Agreements: What are the Rights of Unmarried Fathers?

Divorce and legal separation cases are quite complicated, especially when children are involved. If children are involved, parents have to settle disputes over custody, visitation and child support. Custody sets the main caretaker, while visitation sets how often and under what specific conditions the non-custodial parent will see the child. Also, a child support policy […]

Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce

What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce Are you always having disputes with your spouse? Are you planning to get separated but uncertain about having a divorce? Maybe you want to think about it and consider a legal separation. A legal separation is somehow similar to divorce. In a legal separation, you’ll have […]

Child Custody: What if the Parents are Unmarried?

Child Custody: What if the Parents are Unmarried?

Parenting arrangements are among the most important issues that you need to discuss when separating or deciding to break up. But what if the parents of the child are unmarried? A family breakup is a traumatic time for children. The loss of stability and increased uncertainty creates fear and a sense of helplessness. Whatever the […]

What to Consider Before Getting a Divorce

What to Consider Before Getting a Divorce

Getting a divorce is one of the most serious decisions that should take a lot of consideration. Just a few thoughts about what you might want to consider when planning for divorce. It won’t come as a surprise when I say divorce is a traumatic experience for everyone in the family. Even when you try […]

Hiring a Family Lawyer: When to Hire a Family Law Lawyer

Hiring a Family Lawyer: When to Hire a Family Law Lawyer

A family lawyer can help you in many ways regarding any difficult decisions you may have that concerns your family. Many factors need to be considered such as your relationships and family dynamics. But hiring a family lawyer can be a good move for you. Here are some of the instances when you should consult […]

Tips from a Real Estate Lawyer

Tips from a Real Estate Lawyer

Buying a house is a significant event. In most cases, it’s the single biggest purchase you make. Even if you’ve bought and sold several times, each new sale can be slightly traumatic, and each new purchase thrilling. Surprisingly I still rarely come across clients who surprisingly don’t understand that they have to hire a lawyer […]

COURT AND COLLABORATIVE

COURT AND COLLABORATIVE

UNEASY TRUCE OR STRANGE BEDFELLOWS A large number of family litigants, maybe the majority, have never heard of a collaborative approach for resolving family disputes and those that have may not have considered it the best way for handling their separation.  There is a number of reasons. The bitterness is too great or one or […]

UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICE – So you don’t want a lawyer?

UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICE – So you don’t want a lawyer?

I have never had a client who was not worried about what the break up will cost and how long will it take to resolve. It’s not just about what the lawyer costs but the other costs too: the increased costs because instead of maintaining one home, they have to maintain 2 homes with the […]

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