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international child custody

Understanding International Child Custody

The world is becoming more global and families, now more than ever, are less tied down to one city, one state, or even one country. When a couple with children decides to end their relationship, the already emotional process can become even more complex if the separating parents wish to live in different states or different countries. Furthermore, if both

Spouse’s attorney fees during divorce

Can I Be Ordered to Pay My Spouse’s Attorney Fees During Divorce?

Table of ContentsAwards for Interim Fees and Costs During DivorceWhat are “Interim Attorney’s Fees and Costs”?What if My Spouse Files a Petition for Interim Attorney’s Fees Against Me?I Filed My Response – Now What?What Factors Will the Court Consider in a Petition for Spouse’s Attorney Fees During Divorce?How Much Could I Be Ordered to Pay Towards My Spouse’s Attorney’s Fees?What

How maintenance is calculated

Divorce Maintenance: Who is Responsible and How Maintenance is Calculated

Table of ContentsWhat is Maintenance?Who is Responsible for paying Maintenance (Spousal Support)How Maintenance is Calculated What is Maintenance? Divorce Maintenance (formerly known as Alimony) is financial support that the court orders a spouse to pay when the other spouse needs financial help.  Maintenance is usually paid to the spouse monthly for a certain length of time or permanently.  Maintenance is

dissipation of marital assets

So What is Dissipation of Marital Assets or the Marital Estate?

Dissipation of marital assets or dissipation of the marital estate is more common than you may think. Perhaps you’re contemplating divorce or ending your marriage and find that your soon-to-be ex-spouse deliberately damaged marital assets or spent marital funds in ways that are clearly not for the benefit of your marriage. If that sounds familiar it could qualify as dissipation.

Supreme Court rules on the Hobby Lobby case

In a decision likely to impact a case involving a Highland company, the Supreme Court says corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women. The justices’ 5-4 decision Monday is the first time that the high court has ruled that profit-seeking businesses can hold religious

We Shouldn’t Condone Domestic Violence from Anyone

All too often we hear about domestic violence, and when a photo is shown of the perpetrator, it often depicts a person who we believe looks like a person who would inflict violence on a person. The photo shows a man (typically) who looks dirty and is wearing a “wife beater t-shirt.” I often wonder if that sends the wrong

Uncontested Divorce (Agreed Divorce)

Benefits of an Agreed Divorce (Uncontested Divorce)

Table of ContentsWhat Happens Next is Really Up to YouContested DivorceUncontested DivorceKey Benefits of an Uncontested DivorceSaving Time and MoneyMinimizing StressControl Over the Process and OutcomesDeciding to Move Forward Uncontested Most people decide to get married because they are in love. They want to start a life together. They believe their love will continue to grow over time but what

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