A person is generally capable of updating their will until their death. Sometimes, however, extenuating circumstances can arise that affect their ability to make sound judgements. In cases such as these, a person may have to take action in protecting their own will from themselves. One of the most common examples of this is when a person is diagnosed with…Read More
Your home should be one of the safest places available to you where you can relax and spend time with those you love. For those who find themselves in domestic abuse situations, however, your home can be a very dangerous place. Even worse, the person responsible for that danger is someone who claims they love you. For those who are…Read More
Finding the right lawyer for your needs can be difficult. After all, there are many areas of law, and therefore, many different types of lawyers. One common area of practice is family law. Family law deals with marriage, children, and domestic situations. Here are a few situations where you may want to find a lawyer that specializes in family law.…Read More
If you just went through a divorce, it’s natural to want to move on with your life and start again. For some, that involves moving to a completely different city and state. When there are kids involved in your divorce, however, moving can become a lot more complicated. For parents who didn’t receive primary custody, it can mean giving up…Read More
A will is something that anyone with any amount of assets should have, regardless of their age. Without a will in place, it’s left to the courts to try and decide who should get what. This is a scenario that can play out entirely against your wishes, and since you’re not around anymore, there’s nothing that can be done about…Read More
Sometimes marriages come to an end. Two people who at one point loved each other, fall out of love for one reason or another and it ends in divorce. Maybe kids are now in the picture and working through custody has to be dealt with. None of this should be taken lightly, and if you’re in the middle of this…Read More
When a marriage ends in divorce, it usually happens sooner rather than later. In fact, the average length of a marriage ending in divorce is 8 years. The average age of divorcees is 30 years old. While divorce is hard for everyone regardless of age, it can be especially difficult for those who have been together for a long time…Read More
Preparing a will is a strange experience. You’re making decisions and setting into motion events that won’t take place till after you’re dead. Regardless of how comfortable you feel about making your will, its important that you have one. As much as we like to think we’ll all live long, healthy lives, we don’t know how much time we get.…Read More
If you’ve never personally used a lawyer before, you likely base your expectations on what you’ve seen in movies and TV shows. Courtroom drama can certainly make for an entertaining story, but it often plays loose with the facts. Should you find yourself in need of legal assistance, you might be surprised by just how different the actual legal process…Read More
After a divorce, it’s natural that you want to move on and start over. One of the simplest ways to do that might to literally move away from where you had been living. However, for divorced couples with children, moving can be difficult. Not just emotionally, but legally. Depending on the nature of the divorce and your current custody status,…Read More