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foster and adoption - your questions answered

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.

2018

Ready To Move On? How To Ask For A Divorce When Your Spouse Doesn't Want One
If you've decided that it's time for a divorce, but your spouse might not be on the same page, you need to plan your strategy in advance. It might be quicker to just blurt out the news to your spouse, but that doesn't mean it will be easier. In fact, you may end up with unwanted hostility and resentment. Here are four steps to take when you're ready for a divorce, but your spouse isn't:

How A Family Law Attorney Can Help You Sort Through A Divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult events to face in life. It can leave you feeling broken and questioning what awaits. To make things less difficult, you should consider working with a family law attorney. They can take you through this emotionally charged process in the following ways.  Distribute Assets Fairly  Divorces are often so emotional because assets are usually at play. You probably feel entitled to them and so does your spouse.

Benefits Of Lump Sum Alimony
If you are going through a divorce and the issue of alimony is looming over your breakup, you should know that you don't have to go with monthly payments. In most cases, you have the option of a big lump sum alimony payment in lieu of the smaller regular payments. Here are some of the reasons you should strongly consider the lump sum route. You Avoid the Effects of Inflation

Who Will Be Awarded Custody?
Divorce can be divisive, and it's easy to see why when you consider all the emotional and financial issues that must be decided. Custody is one of those emotional issues where the fight can get ugly and where a family court judge may need to determine custody. What these judges use to make their decision varies depending on other aspects of the divorce. If you assume that both parents have been judged to be fit to parent a minor child, then the judge may look at some of the following issues to help tip the scales.

A Senseless Injury: Drunk Driving And Personal Injury
Being hit by an intoxicated driver can make what at first seemed to be an accident even more upsetting. That other driver made the choice to consume an intoxicant and then to get behind the wheel, which might make the entire situation feel so much worse. Your level of compensation may be heightened if the other driver was under the influence, and there may be more at stake than civil actions.

Improving The Quality Of Your Testimony In A Criminal Trial
When trying to determine a defendant's innocence of guilt, a series of witnesses may be called upon to testify for both the defense and the prosecution. Being asked to testify in court can be a daunting request, but there are some simple things that you can do to ensure your testimony serves its intended purpose. Here are three simple and effective ways that you can improve the quality of your testimony during a criminal trial in the future.