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Modifying a Custody Order

After a divorce or paternity case has been resolved, the final judgment is generally non-modifiable. Two major exceptions exist to this general rule however. The family court retains jurisdiction to modify the child support order and the child custody order until the child reaches the age of majority or is otherwise emancipated. The court can [...]

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Using Mediation to Avoid the High Costs of Divorce

In recent years mediation has been used as an effective alternative to litigation in numerous areas of law including family law.

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Child Custody Court Forms by State

A state-by-state listing of child custody and visitation forms. Links to local government websites.

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Bankruptcy Before Divorce

Money problem and marital problems often go hand-in-hand, unfortunately. And, often, the search for a divorce attorney coincides with the search for a bankruptcy attorney. There are several reasons, though, that a couple may want to consider delaying the divorce until after the bankruptcy is completed.
Why File Bankruptcy Before Filing for Divorce?
Bankruptcy will eliminate most [...]

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Alienation of Affection

Can I Sue if My Spouse Cheats?

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Bankruptcy & Divorce: an Overview

Many married couples argue about money – how much, how little, what is owed, who earns, who spends. In fact, three out of four married couples reportedly argue about money. 70% report that money places a major stress on the married relationship. So it’s no shock that marital debt is often a hotly disputed topic [...]

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Bankruptcy After Divorce

The divorce process can often be emotionally (and financially) draining. At the end of the long road, you have a settlement agreement and/or a divorce decree by which you are prepared to abide. And then your ex-spouse decides to file for bankruptcy protection.
What now? The bankruptcy process as an ex-spouse and creditor can be [...]

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Bankruptcy During Divorce

Money problems are often a large component of marital stress. Especially in the current economy, it is not uncommon for a couple splitting up to have more debt than assets to divide in a divorce.
In some divorces, one or both parties consider filing for bankruptcy as a result of overwhelming debt. Individuals are best counseled [...]

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What’s the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?

The biggest difference between separation and divorce is that a divorce legally and permanently terminates the marriage, whereas legal separation…

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What is the Visa Lottery Program?

Obtaining an Visas for a Foreign Spouse
The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery, a program that provides 50,000 green cards to citizens of countries that sent the least number of immigrants to the U.S. in the preceding five year period.
The list of eligible countries changes each year depending upon how many [...]

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