About Me

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.

Questionable Wills: When You've Been Left Out Of An Inheritance

Posted on December 29, 2015

Wills that are carefully written can exclude a traditional heir for any number of reasons. If your parent is recently deceased, and you are surprised to find you are no longer an heir, you may have cause to fight for an inheritance in court. There are many times when a person who is dying is taken advantage of by people caring for them, convinced that those in their lives shouldn't inherit their estate. [Read More]

3 Main Types Of Probate: Determining Which One You Need

Posted on November 16, 2015

After a loved one passes away, their will has to be proven to be legitimate and then the will has to be carried out. This process is referred to as probate. When a loved one passes away, you need a probate administrator or lawyer to walk you through this process for your loved one. If the deceased did not already have a lawyer to deal with their will, you will have to hire someone. [Read More]

Why Adultery Is More Serious Than Some Expect

Posted on September 17, 2015

"I 've been charged with adultery," is something most people do not expect to hear. After all, cheating on a spouse is a crime that usually ends in divorce, not jail time. It is a civil, not criminal offense, right? Well, the answer to this question is not as clear cut as one might expect. Surprising to some, adultery is a crime in almost half the states. In fact, cheating on a husband or wife could be punishable by jail time, in some instances. [Read More]

Reducing Your Child Support Payments

Posted on August 17, 2015

Child support can be a huge burden on the lives of those who have to pay it regularly. As a result, many people seek legal help to reduce their child support payments so that they can generate enough income and savings to build a new life after a divorce or other life change. Here are some instances where you could potentially get your child support payments reduced. 1. The Other Parent's Income Increases [Read More]