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June is Pride month— a month where the LGBTQI+ community takes to the streets, the airwaves, and the Internet to celebrate its Pride! Pride commemorates the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City in 1969 and has been celebrated in many American cities since 1970, with an increase in Pride celebrations that have brought us […]

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High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer Divorce is a tough process for everyone. However, those with high-net worth are more likely to have a complicated divorce, where their ex is working hard to get a big chunk of the assets. This is especially true for couples who jointly own a business, have stock investments, own real […]

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It is not unusual for those facing an impending divorce or custody dispute to decide not to hire an attorney. Common reasons people chose not to hire an attorney include trying to save money, collaborative separation or the assumption they can handle it themselves (often with the help of online resources). Unfortunately, while this thought […]

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Contrary to what you see in the movies and TV, many couples don’t need judges to divvy up the assets in their divorce. Some couples find solutions outside of the court system, either by working it through themselves, with lawyers or with mediators. Divorce mediation is when you and your spouse work with a neutral […]

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Finding the best legal representative for you is a procedure that needs much idea and a little research. Consider this checklist for working with a divorce attorney to assist you cover all of your bases throughout this process. Make a list of divorce attorneys Often, the best method to start research is to request ideas […]

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The process of getting a divorce can seem complicated and most divorcing couples have a lot of questions. A divorce lawyer can help answer questions and clear up any misconceptions about the process of getting a divorce. One myth about family court is that you are required to go through marriage counseling before you can […]

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Can Grandparents Have Visitation of Grandchildren?Children and grandparents form strong bonds. When a marriage dissolves, the relationship between grandparent and grandchild can become strained or more complex. Some grandparents may fear that they won’t be able to see their grandchildren. If you’re concerned about not seeing your grandchildren, here is what you need to know […]

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Divorce and custody disputes can be complex and costly if not handled right – even more so for military divorce and military custody disputes. Military life, deployments, relocation and even military pay structure all contribute to the extra complexity and potential for costly mistakes in military divorce and custody disputes. Military Life. Whether living on […]

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Why is it important for a co-parent to foster or encourage a strong parent-child relationship between the other parent and their minor child? When people split up or divorce, family law courts across the country must decide which parent will have primary custody of the parties’ minor child. This task is not easy. As a […]

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The only true winners in divorce are parties who reach a fair settlement early in the divorce process – without going to court. Let’s face it. Taking a divorce case all the way to court is expensive – in time, money, and relationships – especially if a custody battle is involved. Parents with young children […]

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