Family law lawyers can help with a variety of family legal matters such as a contested or uncontested divorce, adoption of a child or placement of a child for adoption, and establishing and modifying child support, child visitation and custody. Family law lawyers can also assist with child abuse matters, domestic violence, elder law, juvenile law, probate and/or any other major family law issue.
How Does A Person Report Child Abuse?
Every state has statutes regarding the steps that a mandatory reporter needs to take when reporting child abuse or neglect. Generally, a report would include the name and address of the child and …
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What Is The Legal Definition Of Marriage?
Marriage is defined as a civil contract between two people who meet the legal requirements for getting married established by the state, which vary from state to state. Generally, to be …
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Prenuptial Agreements: Potential Benefits for Couples Who Stay Married
Some couples avoid creating a prenuptial agreement because they think that it is unromantic and that they will never be divorced. They may be right. A prenuptial agreement might not be romantic and the couple may stay married until death do they part. However, a prenuptial agreement is still important for them. A Prenuptial Agreement Promotes Honest Communication about the …
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Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a …
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How To File for Divorce
Every state has a process for ending a marriage. Some states refer to the divorce process a bit more formally, calling it "dissolution of marriage." STEP 1 – Talk to Your Spouse An angry and bitter divorce will be longer and more expensive. If you and your spouse are in general agreement regarding ending the marriage, the division of your marital property, and …
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How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In …
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Reasonable Child Visitation
FDIC Insurance Coverage for Living Trust Accounts
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
What is Legal Separation?
How To File for Divorce
Termination of Parental Rights
Divorce and the "Bankrupt Marriage"
Calculating Child Support
When Do You Need to Hire a Lawyer?
Unmarried Father's Parental Rights
Step Child Adoption
How To Find a Lawyer
Temporary Custody Orders
Searching for Your Biological Parents?
What is Joint Custody?
Annulment
How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Case?
Collaborative Law
Unfair Child Support Payment?
Common Law Marriage