When you want to pass your assets and other belongings onto someone else after you die, you choose a beneficiary. Most people automatically list their spouse, children, or sibling, while others might include a charity or nonprofit. This is an essential piece of estate planning, and congratulations if you already made those selections. But please […]
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If you are thinking about ending your marriage or have already been served with divorce papers, it is important that you have the right people to look out for your best interests during the divorce process and provide advice so that you always make informed decisions. For the most part, that person will always be
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It is natural to assume divorce is in the family law category by itself. After all, it is a family lawyer’s job to help spouses legally separate from each other, and with 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it is safe to assume lawyers like us do not have time to handle any cases
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How many times have you kept a secret from your partner? Before you answer, remember that we are not talking about little and harmless secrets, such as how you sneak cookies from the cupboard before bed each night or that you are hiding your nerdy fandom for all things Star Wars. We mean keeping secrets
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You have been served with a child support citation. Now what? Unfortunately, receiving this piece of paper means you have fallen behind on your court-ordered obligation, either because you missed a payment, made partial payments due to unforeseen circumstances, or refused to pay altogether. Regardless of what caused you to reach this point, you owe
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Your divorce is almost over, and it is time for the judge overseeing the proceedings to rule on the child support payments you will owe each month and the spousal support they have determined is rightfully owed to your soon-to-be former spouse. Suddenly, a look of confusion flashes across your face. “Are child support and
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We are roughly one month away from high school graduation season. If you have a soon-to-be graduate in your household, allow us to be the first to say congratulations. This is a time of hope and new beginnings, and the entire family should celebrate this milestone. But like anything else, a few changes need to
Your attorney just finished drafting your last will and testament and living trust. Congratulations! You officially have a plan in place to protect your assets and loved ones in the event you pass away or can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we advise clients to consider using various additional estate planning solutions, including
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