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A divorce can be complicated by a number of issues, including pregnancy. A pregnancy can impact various factors, including whether or not you can even have the divorce finalized. If you are pregnant and in the process of divorcing, here is what you need to know.
Can Your Divorce Be Finalized?
Whether or not the family court will finalize your divorce depends on your local and state laws. For instance, in Texas, there are some courts that will not finalize your divorce when you are pregnant. Read More»
Although being in a situation in which you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit is something you never want to experience, in some cases this type of lawsuit is necessary to help secure your family’s future. If your relative has died due to the negligence, recklessness, or willful criminal conduct of an individual or corporation, you may be able to recover a significant sum when taking into account your relative’s future earning potential and any other emotional damages your family has suffered due to the manner of death. Read More»
Nobody wants to imagine being hurt in an accident. Yet knowing more about your legal rights and responsibilities can prove highly beneficial in the event that you or someone you know does suffer an accidental injury down the line. If you would like to protect yourself by learning more about the ins and outs of personal injury law, read on. This article will answer three common questions about pursuing a legal case. Read More»
If you are planning to keep your family home after the divorce, your spouse’s name has to be removed from the mortgage. By taking this action, you can ensure that your spouse is no longer financially responsible for the home and that you do not have to share any profit you make if you sell the home in the future. Here is what you need to do to take sole possession of the home. Read More»
If you are put on probation after a criminal trial and you later wish to relocate to another state for work or for personal reasons, you cannot legally do so until you have sought the permission of the court.
Leaving the state without first being granted permission can land a probationer in prison, so it’s a good idea for probationers to discuss the issue with both a probation officer and a criminal attorney. Read More»
For some people, the most frustrating thing about getting divorce is making it to court in the first place. For one reason or another, one spouse will refuse to make him or herself available to be served with the divorce papers, effectively halting the proceedings before they even have a chance to begin. If you’re stuck in this situation, here’s what you need to do to move forward in your case. Read More»
The process to receive a green card or visa can take months or even years. In many instances, the delays are not your fault and is just a natural part of the process. If you are in need of expedited processing of your application, you can make a special request to immigration officials.
What Is Expedited Processing?
Expedited processing would push your application from the waiting status to actually being reviewed. Read More»
Collaborative divorce is a nonadversarial process in which you and your spouse mutually agree on the terms of your divorce. Each of you hires a lawyer to represent you and then collaborate to come up with a settlement and division of property fair to both of you. By working together, you save money on divorce costs because you don’t need to enter into litigation to reach a settlement.
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It’s a common misconception that making the decision to proceed with a divorce is the hardest part of the process. The truth is, depending on your spouse and your circumstances, the real challenge still lies ahead of you, so it’s important that you know what’s coming and who you can turn to for help. If you haven’t had the conversation with your spouse regarding this choice, being prepared will help you remain confident during that confrontation. Read More»
For a happy couple, a positive pregnancy test brings bouts of joy and happy expectations. Establishing legal paternity at this time is rarely a concern. Circumstances of life, however, might later bring paternity questions to light. So, understanding the various ways you become a father legally is crucial.
1. DNA Paternity Testing
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, testing establishes near perfect certainty that you’re the biological parent of a child. If you’re just curious, you can use a home DNA test kit to check paternity. Read More»
