Photo by choi dongsu on iStock When parents are no longer together, one of them may be ordered to pay child support to help with the costs of raising children. This type of court-ordered payment may be required in paternity or custody cases, divorce proceedings, or...
Photo by Kathryn8 on iStock When a child is born out of wedlock, or when a mother is uncertain about who their child’s father is, the wrong father could be listed on the birth certificate. For example, the wrong father could also be listed when someone other...
Photo by mohd izzuan on iStock “We had to probate the estate – it was a lot of work!” You may have heard a statement like this one from a friend or neighbor after their family member passed away. It’s a sentiment that is shared by many after they had to deal with the...
Photo by: designer491 on iStock Whether you are in the middle of a custody proceedings, or you are anticipating some in the future, you probably wonder: What factors will the judge look at for physical custody? It’s a question that can keep you up at night, so...
Photo By AmnajKhetsamtip on iStock One of the most overlooked parts of estate planning is a document that actually helps you when you’re alive: the Power of Attorney. Most people just consider wills and trusts when they meet with a lawyer for the first time, so...
Photo by PeopleImages on iStock What Happens to My Retirement Accounts After My Divorce? Among the emotional toll that a divorce takes, there are difficult administrative and financial decisions to make. How will custody be determined? Can either of us continue...
