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7 Mistakes People Make Handling Deceased Family Members’ Estates
Dealing with a family member’s death can be a double cruelty. There is the emotional loss. Then, that’s often followed by the monumental task of dealing with the deceased’s estate—any property or possessions left behind. Given this is a hard time, it’s understandable that many people in this situation make mistakes. In an effort to […]
Legal Separation and How It Can Affect Divorce
Legal separation before a divorce is a standard process in many states, and the couple usually must accomplish this procedure first in many areas of the country before the legal divorce is possible. A legal separation usually requires the complete separation of the two parties into different households with each living apart and one in […]
Can I Prevent My Pregnant Daughter from Getting Emancipated?
Pregnancy and emancipation often go hand in hand when the youth has a better chance of both raising the newborn and protections in a new household than when living with parents, and this often leads to seeking emancipation. If the parents want to prevent the pregnant daughter from acquiring emancipation, they will need a clear […]
What Subjects Can Be Addressed in a Prenuptial Agreement?
There are certain provisions that exist in a prenuptial, and within these provisions, there are many subjects that are possible to be addressed by both spouses. However, there are other issues that the couple may need to work out without the use of the legal agreement and that are not possible through a prenuptial. Property […]
Domestic Violence in a Marriage – How a Lawyer Can Help
When one spouse is suffering through domestic violence, it is important to contact a lawyer to determine how best to proceed and what type of case the individual wants to pursue, as these matters can usually progress through the civil or criminal courts. The lawyer can help in considering both options and what is necessary […]
Child Custody for Same Sex Parents
The possibility of child custody for same-sex parents depends on several different factors to include the legal marriage between spouses and any legal rights retained by either person as a parent to the children. If there are any inconsistencies with any of the processes, it could lead to the complete loss of both custody and […]
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Key Legal Differences
When a person wants to dissolve a marriage, he or she will often seek to first enter into a legal separation before ending the relationship, but the divorce is often the next step in these situations. There are certain legal differences that are important for both spouses to understand when seeking to engage in one […]
Unwed Fathers – Do They Have Parental Rights Too?
Even though parents may not be married, they often have more rights than they are aware of when seeking some form of action such as child custody. There are many complications when attempting to become the primary caregiver for a child, even if the person is a biological parent. Laws change from state to state, […]
Does a Will Have to Be Witnessed?
Wills allow individuals to avoid the state’s rules about who gets what portion of a decedent’s estate. They also allow individuals to name their executors, name a guardian for their children and bequeath specific items to certain individuals. However, if a will is not properly executed, the will can be invalidated and the rules of […]
Four Steps to Take before Filing for Divorce
Going through a divorce is hard on everyone. No matter what the reason is for the divorce, it can be a challenging and possibly overwhelming process. There are some steps one can take to make the process a little easier. Assess the Situation In order to ensure a fair distribution of marital property, both parties […]