Family Legal Matters
Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.
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Having a Baby: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Having a baby is one of the most life changing events you will ever experience. It's important to consider the practical matters of bringing a new life into the world—legal preparation. Read more to find out how you can protect yourself and your baby.
· 4 min read
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Is Covenant Marriage the Answer to a Rising Divorce Rate?
To its supporters, covenant marriage is the answer to America's rising divorce rate. To critics, it's a rigid constraint that makes an already difficult situation even more painful.
· 3 min read
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Top 5 Reasons to Try Divorce Mediation
Whether you are just considering a divorce or are stuck in the middle of a difficult battle, mediation may be a great way to make the process as painless as possible because the mediator has the responsibility of guiding you both towards an agreement.
· 2 min read
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Unmarried Couples and Parenting: A Look at the Legal Rights of Parents and Their Children
Most people picture an 'unwed mother' as a teenage girl. However, a majority of unmarried parents are adults and are frequently in committed relationships. So, how does the marital status of these unmarried parents affect their legal rights, and what impact do the laws have on their children?
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Child Custody in NY: How New York Courts Determine Custody
New York child custody laws are geared toward protecting the best interests of the child. While some sources advise that there are no guidelines, or only a few guidelines, for awarding child custody, this is not accurate. N.Y. case law gives many guidelines and has defined best interests quite extensively.
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How to File a Divorce in Wisconsin
Filing a divorce in Wisconsin? What are the residency requirements and filing procedures? Learn about Wisconsin divorce law, including no-fault divorce, property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
· 6 min read
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How to File a Divorce in West Virginia
Want to get divorced in West Virginia? Find out the residency requirements, procedures, and what to expect regarding property division, alimony, child custody and support.
· 5 min read
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How to File a Divorce in Washington
Washington dissolution of marriage (divorce) law doesn’t need to be a mystery. Discover residency requirements, grounds for dissolution, and what to expect regarding property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
· 5 min read
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How to File a Divorce in Virginia
Are you planning to file for divorce in Virginia? What are the residency and separation requirements? Where do you file? Learn about Virginia divorce law, including no-fault divorce, property division, alimony, and child custody and support.
· 6 min read
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How to File a Divorce in Vermont
Filing a divorce in Vermont has specific residency and separation requirements. Find out more about Vermont divorce laws and procedures, including grounds for divorce, property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
· 6 min read
