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adopting foster children - how my lawyer did it

Are you trying to adopt a child that you have fostered for quite some time? It can be difficult to get through the adoption process on your own. I know, I tried it myself. I had been fostering three siblings for nearly two years. I could not imagine living my life without them and could not see how they could do well if they were ever to be released from foster care back into the custody of their mother. With the assistance of a lawyer, those three kids are now mine forever. Learn how my lawyer worked to get this accomplished by visiting my website.

Injured And Need To Sue For Damages? Know These Terms

Posted on March 23, 2022

Were you injured by another person and need to sue for damages? If so, you'll want to meet with a personal injury lawyer for a consultation. However, it is best to become familiar with a few common terms associated with personal injury cases so that you can be well prepared.  Tort A tort is when you file a civil lawsuit against somebody, but it is for an act that is not considered an actual crime. [Read More]

Are You Divorcing In A Community Property State? What To Know

Posted on August 2, 2021

Only a few states still divide marital property according to community property rules. In a nutshell, it means that everything a couple owns is considered to be owned jointly. To learn more about how things get divided in these states, read on. Is It Fair?  Unlike the other way of dividing property, equitable distribution, community property rules don't even try to achieve any sort of fairness. That is because property and debts are owned by both parties jointly regardless of who you might think should be the owner. [Read More]

Equitable Distribution And What It Means To Your Divorce

Posted on August 2, 2021

The US, as far as divorce goes, is divided into two different legal categories: equitable distribution and community property. Almost every state follows the equitable distribution legal method when it comes to dealing with marital property and debts. If you live in an equitable distribution state, knowing what to expect is important, so read on to find out more. It's Not Necessarily An Equal Distribution With the moniker of equitable distribution, you might think things are meant to be split equally, but that is not always the way things go. [Read More]

What to Know About Child Custody Evaluation

Posted on May 10, 2021

If you are going through a divorce with children involved, you'll likely go through a child custody evaluation. This is an evaluation ordered by the court to look at the parenting techniques and mental health of either one or both of the parents. The custody evaluation can play a big role in your custody battle, which is why it helps to know more about this evaluation that you may have to go through. [Read More]