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If your loved one has passed away after being financially exploited or manipulated because of declining health or mental acuity, the result can be an unexpected disposition of the decedent’s legacy. Many people die with a will that […]
While many people in the gay and lesbian community lauded the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court as a major step forward for same-sex couples, a more nuanced understanding of the ruling suggests that the situation is […]
The prospect of divorce can be a deeply upsetting life change that stirs up a wealth of emotions that include anger, fear, anxiety, resentment, and jealousy just to name a few examples. These emotions can make it tempting […]
Long-term alimony is the most difficult type of alimony to obtain. This form of spousal maintenance generally is only awarded to marital partners in long-term marriages that are close to twenty years or longer. When long-term alimony (also […]
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While the adversarial process is sometimes a necessary component of child custody disputes in divorce and paternity actions, children generally benefit from the ability of parents to reach amicable co-parenting agreements. When parents cannot cooperate in custody cases, […]
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Most people considering an estate plan to pass their assets to their beneficiaries struggle with competing objectives. While it is natural to want to use one’s legacy to provide increased financial security for a loved one, those passing […]
An important aspect of settling the financial issues in a divorce involves the gathering of financial information to facilitate division of property and debts as well as the determination of whether some level of alimony is appropriate. While […]
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Many loved ones who care for elderly family members presume that there is no need for a guardianship or conservatorship because they have been appointed as the agent of the disabled adult under a durable power of attorney. […]
Many people have heard that there is little benefit to retaining an attorney in a child support case because the outcome will not generally justify the legal fees involved in retaining a child support lawyer. The reasoning behind […]
There are many parents who do not retain legal counsel when facing a paternity action because they presume that such cases are fairly cut and dry. The rationale for this view is that a DNA paternity test will […]