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There are many issues in a divorce that can be of major concern and stress in your desperate times. However, you may find one of the most stressful aspects of divorce is the mortgage and who will receive the house, or what will happen to it when all is said and done. You may have questions, which we will help…
Today we will help you understand why equal pay is important to women and men in the workplace, a very important matter that has gripped the nation in recent times. Statistics show that women who work full time year round are only paid 80 cents for every dollar given to men, a practice that is known as the “wage gap.”…
When a parent becomes terminally ill and they are the last parental choice to care for a child, it can leave a lasting impact and many questions for a family. Say that the primary custodial parent of a child is diagnosed with an incurable, terminal disease such as a high-stage cancer. Let’s also assume that the non-custodial parent has not…
We can look at guardianship from a very different point of view: A parent who has fallen on hard times with an ex-spouse who is no longer in the picture. Assume that a mother wants to hand guardianship over to a grandparent or another loved one – what rights does she have to do so? What decisions will be taken…
When you are considering becoming a guardian to a child, there are some things that you should always consider. One question you may have already asked yourself is this: Are there any reasons why I should not consider becoming a guardian? Often times, people will choose not to go through with the process because it could set off major disputes…
Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the stability of the lives of…
Guardianship and custody are similar in many ways, but also different in a few. Each state allows for child custody and guardianship over minors, depending on the circumstances of the case. In many cases, rights cannot be taken from a parent, but that can change depending on what happened. If you are wondering if guardianship papers overrule custody, we will…
What happens if a will was made through fraud? Under law, it would then be considered invalid. One way to contest a will is to prove that fraud took place and that a beneficiary should be held liable for their actions. If you prove fraud to the courts, some or all of the will may be invalidated and property will…
The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 was created to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It would not only eliminate its penalties and subsidies in two steps, but it would also leave the ACA’s insurance market reforms in place. However, many people believe that it will ultimately affect health insurance coverage and premiums for people…
Legal separation agreements may be right for you if you are planning on living apart from your husband beyond a reasonable trial period. These agreements are binding between you and your ex-spouse so that you can resolve important issues like asset division, alimony, and child support. One of the main problems that people run into with legal separation is that…