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  • Understanding Post-Secondary Child Support

    Child support is a concern many parents have when they divorce or go to court regarding custody or visitation. In some cases, a judge may award that one parent pays post-secondary child support. If you have never heard of this term, you might be confused about what this means. Essentially, post-secondary child support is essentially court-ordered payments toward a child's expenses toward college, trade school, vocational school, or graduate school. Some parents agree that each will put money toward post-secondary educational expenses, but in some cases a judge orders it or it is part of a divorce settlement. [Read More]

  • A Criminal Charge Could Be Grounds for Divorce

    Among the many different grounds for divorce, a spouse's brush with the law could potentially have you thinking about splitting up your marriage. If this is the case, you'll want to confer with a family and divorce attorney who can discuss your situation and help you to complete the paperwork to move forward. When it comes to a spouse's criminal charge leading to divorce, many people automatically think about spousal abuse. [Read More]

  • How May Your Arrest Affect A Pending Custody Battle?

    Going through a bad breakup with (or divorce from) your child's other parent can be stressful even under the best of circumstances. From the hassle and expense of setting up a second household to the uncertainty of when you'll get to see your child again, this stress can sometimes lead to poor decision-making. If you're arrested and charged with a crime while a custody case is pending, will this alone prevent you from gaining the custody you seek? [Read More]

  • An Orderly Progression To Divorce

    When a couple ends a relationship, it is always an emotional event, but divorce is also a legal act. The true proof of that can come before the divorce is final by way of common orders and rulings by the family court judge in charge of your case. From the moment you first separate and seek support through the courts, you can expect to be both protected and tasked with orders by the judge. [Read More]

  • 4 Reasons It Is A Bad Idea To Represent Yourself In Court For A Criminal Case

    If you are arrested and charged with a crime, you should take the matter very seriously. While you have the right to represent yourself in court, it is not a good idea in a criminal case. One of the best things you can do after being charged with a serious crime is to hire an experienced and reputable criminal defense attorney. Some of the reasons it is a bad idea to represent yourself in court for a criminal case include the following. [Read More]

  • Why Courts Rarely Separate Siblings During Custody Determinations

    If you have multiple children and you are going through a divorce, you should know that courts rarely separate kids. This means the custody arrangement that the court will issue is likely to apply to all the kids. Here are some of the reasons kids are rarely separated during a divorce: Stability In most cases, courts are of the opinion that stability is crucial to children's welfare, which is why they can do everything to minimize the effect of the divorce on the children's life. [Read More]

  • Is It True You Don'T Have A Right To A Jury Trial If You'Re Charged With A Misdemeanor?

    The Constitution guarantees defendants the right to a jury trial, where 12 of the defendant's peers decide whether he or she is guilty of a crime. However, you may be surprised to learn there are exceptions to this right. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you may only be allowed to have a trial by judge. Here's what you need to know about this matter. Trial Type Decided by Jail time [Read More]

  • 3 Important Reasons To Consider Hiring A Divorce Attorney

    Are you currently married but are wishing that you weren't? Have you been making plans to file for divorce as soon as possible? Filing for divorce is a serious matter and is a decision that obviously shouldn't be made lightly. Regardless of whether you've only just decided that you need a divorce or you've been planning this for a while, one thing that you absolutely must do whenever possible is to hire an attorney to handle your divorce. [Read More]

  • Spousal Spying: You Risk More Than Just Finding Out For Sure That Your Spouse Is Cheating

    Why bother hiring a private investigator to catch your cheating spouse when you can buy a few electronic devices and some software to do the job for you? Because you could end up running afoul of federal or state laws that are designed to protect people—even straying spouses—from unlawful intrusions into their privacy. Before you run the risk of breaking the law, here are three things to consider. 1. Is all that evidence even worth it? [Read More]

  • Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets In The Divorce?

    Divorces can quickly turn into nasty affairs when one spouse suspects that the other is hiding assets from him or her. Hiding assets can have serious consequences for the guilty spouse if the deception is discovered by the court. If you believe that your spouse is hiding assets, here is what you need to know.  What Penalties Can Your Spouse Face? Your spouse could be hiding assets for a number of reasons, but he or she is most likely doing so to avoid sharing those assets with you. [Read More]