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When Child Support is Too Much: Reconsideration Options

If you were ordered to pay child support and your financial situation has changed, you have the option to take the case back to court and have your support amount reconsidered. Before you risk falling far behind in your support payments and facing enforcement actions, you should talk with a child support lawyer about how to have the amount re-evaluated. After seeking a reduction myself in the past, I've learned a lot about how to make it work. I hope that the information about my experiences helps you to understand what you can do about having your support order reconsidered.

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How To Write A Will When Spouses Disagree On How To Split Their Assets

28 June 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Married couples can either write a joint will or individual wills. Although the idea of a joint will seems to make sense, the realities are quite different. For starters, the couple may not agree on how the property should be divided. This can make it impossible to write a joint will. There is no single ideal way of dividing assets in such cases. Each will should be guided by the individual circumstances of the person writing it. Read More …

5 Financial Tips During A Divorce And Custody Battle

28 June 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Finances are a major issue in most divorces. Both parties are usually trying to get as big a share of the assets as possible, and this creates many challenges. If you're going through a divorce or if you think you will be doing so in the near future, there are certain things you can do to safeguard your financial future. Tip 1: Separate Your Finances During a divorce, both parties require as much money as they can get their hands on. Read More …

Child Custody For Non-Parents: What Rights Do Family Members Have?

27 May 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Parents aren't the only ones who are impacted by a separation. Often, other family members will also want to maintain their relationship with the children involved. What rights do family members have when faced with child custody issues? Only Parents and Sometimes Grandparent Have Rights  When it comes to the right to see a child, only biological parents usually have presupposed legal right to do so. However, some states also recognize the rights of the child's grandparents. Read More …

3 Things To Do If You’re Facing Sexual Harassment Accusations At Work

29 April 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

More than likely, you've never gone to work with the expectation that you would be approached and accused of sexual harassment. Unfortunately, this happens on a daily basis to both men and women in the workplace. If you have recently been informed that a co-worker has brought sexual harassment allegations against you at work, there are a few important steps you need to take now to protect your rights and best interests moving forward -- regardless of your innocence or guilt. Read More …

Things You Should Not Do If You Are Thinking Of Divorce

27 February 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you have made up your mind to divorce your spouse, there are things you should do and things you should not do if you don't want a complicated and expensive divorce. For example, you should give these four things a wide berth if you are planning to file for a divorce: Going On a Spending Spree If you go on a spending spree right before your divorce, then your spouse may accuse you of asset dissipation during the divorce. Read More …