Not having an estate plan in place can affect your loved ones tremendously. Estate planning is not just for the rich – you don’t need a large IRA or an expensive house to pass on to make sure your family is going to be OK. Without an estate plan, it’s often up to the courts…

Divorce doesn’t always have to be a messy battle. Every now and then, an uncontested divorce — a clean separation with total agreement on both sides — occurs. For example, a marriage can end on friendly terms, leading to lack of hostility between partners. For those special instances, an uncontested divorce allows for a clean…

If you’re planning to adopt a child, hiring an experienced adoption lawyer can help you to provide the insight and counsel you need to better understand and smooth out the process. Reviewing the paperwork, interpreting adoption law, and estimating costs are all part of the skillset of a competent and knowledgeable adoption lawyer. Depending on…

If you played the role of the caregiver in your home and were the only partner without an income, or if you were earning a small salary without enough to support yourself, you are eligible for alimony after your divorce. You can petition for alimony as you file for your divorce. It takes a while…