Can an Adoption be Reversed? Contrary to what some may believe, there are ways in which a finalized adoption can be reversed. Once an adoption has been finalized, if one party wants to reverse the adoption, he or she needs to submit a petition to the court – this is …
Last Updated on 10/21/2021 What Unwed Fathers Should Know About Gaining Custody Many fathers who are not or were never married to their child’s mother may think the likelihood of them obtaining custody is slim to none. The truth is unwed fathers can gain custody of their children through the …
Spouses must deal with many issues when they get divorced but few have the potential to be as contentious as child custody does. Child custody during divorce is one of the most stressful times in a persons life. If a parent does not try to get parental rights, he or …
What Considerations Should You Make Regarding Taxes During Your Divorce? Whether an individual is in the middle of a divorce or considering filing for one, there are some considerations he or she should make regarding taxes. Considering the importance of tax season, now is a great time to learn more …
Discussing Financial and Personal Goals Before Saying ‘I Do’ After a couple gets engaged, they spend a lot of time planning for the big day and thinking about what the future will hold for them as husband and wife. Although this seems like the most important thing a couple should …
Last Updated: February 17, 2022 As most people are aware, even a first driving under the influence (DUI) offense can result in severe consequences under the strict laws in every state. However, one of the less commonly known penalties of what a drinking or drugged driving conviction could bring into …
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What You Should Know About Military Divorces Military divorces are no more complicated than civilian ones, but there are some rules and requirements that apply to service men and women and their spouses when they decide to end their marriage. These requirements affect service of process, compliance, division of military …
Be Creative with Visitation During the Holiday Season Even in the most amicable divorces, there will inevitably be disputes over property, finances, and child custody. In primary custody arrangements, visitation schedules can sometimes make the holiday season a tricky one – both parents obviously want to share these important times …
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There is more than one way to get divorced and some methods are easier to follow. Any type of divorce requires time, effort, and money but spouses who work things out to achieve an uncontested divorce reduce their investments in each. At the other end of the spectrum is a …
What You Should Know About Open and Closed Adoptions In decades’ past, all adoptions were closed adoptions – a closed adoption means that no contact occurs between the child and his or her birth parents once the adoption has been finalized and, in some cases, before the adoption of the …
Last Updated on Reports Show Billions in Child Support Goes Unpaid The United States Census Bureau reports on information related to past-due child support payments that may be owed by individuals. The Census Bureau reports revealed startling statistics revolving around the payment (specifically the non-payment) of child support. This report …
Last Updated: February 16, 2022 How Much Visitation Time is Considered “Normal” or “Average?” Going through a divorce is a difficult process and this is only made more emotional and more stressful when children are involved. When a couple decides to end their marriage and they have children, they must …
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