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After years of trying to have a baby of our own, my husband and I decided to become foster parents. After fostering a few different kids, we decided that it was time to take things a step further and look into adoption. With each of these options, there are a lot of issues that can come up. This blog was created using our personal experiences working with the foster and adoption system in this country. Hopefully, you will find the solutions to any problems that you may have and the advice that can help you get through the process with ease.
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Is Your Spouse Contesting The Divorce Through Mediation? Get A Litigation Expert Right Away
If you have been trying to get divorced through mediation and you and your spouse just can't seem to agree on the same things, it's time to hire a litigation professional. A lawyer that is experienced with litigation and is ready to fight with you in the court room can help you get what you want or need, and can help you settle the divorce.
If you are going through a contested divorce, it's time to take care of things so you can move on.
Three Effective Tips To Help You And Your Children Transition And Recover From A Divorce
Divorce is hard for everyone, especially young children. They are too young to understand the concept of divorce, so during this time it is crucial that both you and your spouse work together to help them through this difficult time. Before you announce your divorce to your children, it is important to sit down with your partner to set up a game plan. Below is a list of healthy practices that you and your partner can both use in order to make this transition easier on your children.
Keeping Your Spousal Support Order Out Of Bankruptcy Court
In general, domestic support orders like child support and spousal support (alimony) are non-dischargeable debt, meaning a person's responsibility for the debt cannot be wiped out by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, there are two exceptions when a debtor may be granted approval by the bankruptcy court to discharge spousal support. Here's what you need to know to avoid putting your alimony award at risk of being wiped out by a bankruptcy filing.
3 Steps You Can Take To Gain More Custody Of Your Children
Are you in a shared custody agreement with your former spouse, who has the children the majority of the time? Would you like to gain more custody of your kids? The good news is that it is possible to modify custody agreements even after a divorce is final. However, divorce court judges are usually reluctant to change the status quo, so it's important that you show them good reason why the agreement should be changed.
Three Alternatives To A Court Divorce
In a divorce situation where you don't want the unpleasantness of going to court, you may be looking around for alternatives that will be a better fit. Although alternative types of divorce, such as mediated divorce, require a certain set of circumstances (such as an amicable relationship and agreement on what to do with assets and child custody), they do offer viable opportunities to avoid the courtroom. Here are three types of alternatives you may want to consider if you find yourself in the throes of divorce.
Involved In A Heated Divorce? 4 Steps That Can Protect Your Children From Parental Abduction
You don't want to think about parental abduction. However, now that you're involved in a contentious divorce and custody battle, you have to consider the possibility. This is particularly true if your spouse has ever threatened to run with the children if you tried to leave. Nearly half of all child abductions involve a parent or other family member.
While you shouldn't spend every moment panicking, you should plan for the possibility.
Talking with Your Divorce Lawyer: What Does He or She Really Need to Know?
Although the conversations between you and your divorce attorney are privileged, they can still be very uncomfortable for you. This stranger is digging into your personal life and asking you questions that you may not feel comfortable answering. If the answers to those difficult questions weren't necessary to provide you with the best possible service, he or she wouldn't be asking them, so you will have to find it within yourself to answer them.
Want Out? 4 Signs That Separation Might Not Be In Your Best Interest
You and your spouse have been having marital problems for a while. You've tried to work through the issues. Unfortunately, the problems are still there. You don't want to file for divorce but you don't want to keep living in your current situation. Your friends have suggested a separation. Before you make your decision, here are four reasons why a legal separation may not be in your best interest.
Divorce is Inevitable
Getting A Divorce When Your Mate Is Nowhere To Be Found
So, you have been alone for some time now. You have gotten over the initial shock of your mate's leave-taking and are moving on with your life. The question is, how to become legally free so you don't have to worry about the problems that could come with acquiring assets or wanting to get remarried, etc?
Consult a Family Attorney
The first thing you will want to do is consult a local divorce or family law attorney, such as at Law Offices of Lynda Latta, LLC.
Can Something Overheard During A Pocket Dial Be Used Against You In Court?
Do you own a cell phone? If you do, you've probably accidentally pocket dialed (sometimes known as a "butt dial") someone at least once. Unfortunately, whatever gets overheard when you do that can (and probably will) be used against you in court.
It happens more often than people realize.
The news is peppered with stories of criminals who get caught -- and convicted -- because they didn't think to lock their phones before they put them in their pockets.