Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
If you owe child support, and you’re not making payments on time or in the right amount, the court can take serious action against you. Typically, a judge weighs income, age and earning capacity in determining the amount of support to award. However, if you’ve experienced a significant change in...
Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
When couples divorce, they often have disputes about alimony. These disputes can be contentious, costly and stressful. Men have traditionally received less spousal support than women, but this is changing. Today, more men are receiving spousal support than ever before. 1. The Judge’s Decision Alimony is a form of financial...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
When a couple is no longer married, they can either file a divorce or ask the court to declare their marriage void. The former puts an end to a legally valid marital relationship and essentially gives each spouse their own separate property and assets. A divorce may also be void...
Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
When you file for a divorce, the court will set a hearing to finalize your case. Generally, both spouses will need to attend but if one can’t, they can file an affidavit asking to be excused. At the hearing, both parties will present their arguments to the judge. The judge...
Main News
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By Lonnie Nelson
When it comes to child custody arrangements, there are many different options. Here are some of the most common: Sole custody – this is a type of custody where one parent is awarded complete legal and physical responsibility for a child. It typically means that the child resides with the...
Main News
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By Lonnie Nelson
The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors. The most important thing to remember is that a judge will look at the ability of each spouse to support themselves in the future. This means that the courts will take into account the possibility of the wife having...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
If you and your spouse are not able to agree on divorce issues such as alimony, child custody, debt allocation or property division, it is called a contested divorce. A contested divorce case usually takes longer to resolve than an uncontested one and is more expensive. But it can be...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
If you want to travel abroad with your child, it is important to get your child’s passport in order. You should also enroll your child in the Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program to receive instant notifications if someone requests a passport in their name. Depending on your divorce or custody...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
While prenuptial agreements are a common way to protect assets from a divorce, you don’t have to get one. A prenup can cover as many or as few issues as you need it to. To protect your assets, you should start documenting everything about your finances as soon as possible....
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Divorce Law
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By Lonnie Nelson
There are no simple rules about how the family home is to be divided in a divorce or dissolution. Usually, the court will look at the circumstances of your marriage and finances before making a decision. When a couple gets a divorce, most states use the principle of equitable distribution...
Divorce Law
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By Lonnie Nelson
Child support is a payment that the non-custodial parent makes to the custodial parent to help provide for a child’s basic needs. This money is intended to cover expenses like food, clothing and shelter. The current system of enforcement often targets low-income parents, especially Black fathers, who are more likely...
Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
It’s no secret that divorce is an emotionally charged experience. In fact, it’s one of the most common causes for legal separation in the United States. Fortunately, a child has the right to speak for themselves in the courts, and the courts have the right to make decisions about their...
Child Custody
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By Lonnie Nelson
If a parent does not pay child support, the Courts do not have the authority to suspend or terminate the payments. However, falling behind on your payments can cause you to lose your credibility. To avoid this situation, make sure you keep track of your payments. Resident parents pay child...
Divorce Law
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By Lonnie Nelson
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that protects you and your spouse from financial and emotional hardships during and after the divorce. There are many things to consider before signing up for one, including: how you will protect yourself, who will have power of attorney, and the costs of...
Main News
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By Lonnie Nelson
There are many factors that can lead to a divorce being one sided, such as the assets and liabilities of the parties involved. Aside from the financial aspects of a divorce, it is important to make sure that the arrangements for child support and custody are in place. This can...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
The first thing a woman should ask for in a divorce settlement is shared responsibility for her children. This includes taking care of them during the summer, school holidays, breaks, half-days and when they are sick. Shared responsibility for caring for kids on summer, school holidays, breaks, half-days and when...
Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
The answer to the question can you go to jail for not paying child support can vary depending on the state and the circumstances surrounding the case. But there are some general guidelines that can help you get the help you need. Georgia case highlights plight of noncustodial parents The...
Divorce Lawyers and Firms
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By Lonnie Nelson
If you are in a child support dispute, you may have questions about how far behind you are. Generally speaking, you are not permitted to exceed three weeks in arrears. However, there are exceptions. In a case where you have not received any notice from the court, a warrant for...
Divorce Law
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By Lonnie Nelson
When a divorced person is in a relationship with another, they may be asked to pay alimony to their ex-spouse. This monetary support may either be rehabilitative or compensatory in nature. Alimony is not paid forever and can be terminated in some cases. Rehabilitative alimony Rehabilitative alimony is an award...
Main News
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By Lonnie Nelson
Oftentimes, we hear people ask, “Are prenups void after 10 years?” This can be a confusing question, especially when there are no specific statutes defining the length of time a prenup can be in effect. However, if you have read up on your own, you’ll know that there are a...
Celebrity Divorce
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By Lonnie Nelson
If you’re in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering whether you can marry the same person again. If so, there are several things to consider before jumping into your new relationship. You should keep in mind the potential legal pitfalls, the effects on your children, and the...