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Adoption is a life-changing decision that changes the dynamics of your marriage and can affect your relationship in significant ways. Before contacting your family attorney, you must be mentally and physically prepared for all the challenges that come with adoption.…

Sometimes situations in our lives put us in need of some extra help when it comes to our family. There are several times in life when hiring an experienced family attorney could be beneficial for your family, such as: Child…

Are you planning to get married soon, or have you recently said: “I do?” Consider estate planning, as well. Here are some tips to make sure you have things in order before or shortly after you tie the knot. Review…

Divorce and child custody arrangements are complicated. Despite the differences that led to the divorce, parents must figure out how to set their differences aside for the sake of the child. The back to school process is especially tricky, but…

This old saying has been around, in this form, for around two hundred years. It doesn’t refer specifically to the act of making a will but is a terrific signpost for the benefits of doing so. By making a will…

It is true divorce can be emotional, tedious, and completely draining. When you’ve decided it’s the path you want to take, taking the battle on your own could make you miss some details, or even prolong the process. Therefore, hiring…

The dictionary definition of the word mediation is ‘intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it’. Neutral, third party, mediation is not automatically legally-binding but is a process that can often help avoid costly litigation. It can be used…

While writing your will, you’ll want to assign an “executor” to oversee its fulfillment when the time comes. An executor is legally responsible for making sure the demands of your will are met. This could include tasks like: – Locating…

The difference between annulment and divorce is that an annulment erases a marriage, whereas a divorce ends it. A marriage that can be proven invalid can be annulled. For a valid marriage, a legal divorce is necessary. There are fewer…

There are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire an estate planning attorney. One is the amount of assets the deceased may have had. This further increases if they owned a business at the time of their death.…

Client testimonials are a terrific way to find out what people feel is important when dealing with a lawyer – apart from the obvious legal expertise. From the responses we have received, here are just six of these important behaviors……

Adding a new member to your family is a beautiful and exciting experience. If you have decided that adoption is the way to go, however, the process can be lengthy and complicated. Below are essential things to know before you…