As you approach life after a divorce, one thing you should know about is how to get a modification of your child custody agreement. Though your current custody arrangements may be fine, the reality is that your child will grow and change. You or your ex-spouse could...
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Who will get the house in the divorce?
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, suddenly you have to face the reality that at some point one of you will have to move out of the family home. You wonder who will get to keep the house once you’ve divided your assets. Will it matter that you want to keep...
Tips for telling your family about your divorce
The decision to divorce is a personal one. You don’t have to share this with anyone, outside of your spouse, of course, but it goes without saying that you probably will. It’s likely that you’ll want to keep your family up to date on what’s happening. Telling your...
What is a mechanics lien?
Most construction projects aren’t paid for upfront. Instead, the contractor typically receives a down payment when they’re commissioned to complete the project. The remainder of the payment is made according to the contract’s terms. In most cases, a final payment is...
Set clear guidelines for meetings in an open adoption
Many adoptions these days are open, which means that the birth parents and the adoptive parents are introduced. In many cases, they will continue communication after the baby is born. There isn’t any single set of guidelines that you must use when you do this....
Can you have an inexpensive divorce without being vulnerable?
If you were to ask the average person about the easiest way to keep a divorce affordable, they will probably recommend forgoing an attorney. However, trying to divorce without legal representation leaves you in a very vulnerable position. Not only could you make...
What is required to adopt a child in Georgia?
If you are considering welcoming a child into your life through adoption, you have a wonderful opportunity to change the trajectory of a young life. Parenting a child that has likely experienced hardships in his or her life enables you to turn what might have been a...
3 causes of sepsis
One in three hospital deaths in the United States is due to sepsis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet, it is probably not something that crosses your mind when you think about ways to die. What is sepsis? Many people know sepsis as...
4 financial mishaps to avoid in divorce
You’ll have many concerns as you prepare for the divorce process, including those associated with your current and future finances. When you avoid financial mishaps in divorce, it’s much easier to efficiently move forward with your life. Here are four setbacks that...
Adopting a stepchild can be an amazing moment in your life
Adopting your stepchild can be one of the most amazing things you do in your life. There are many benefits, such as being able to prove that you’re not going to leave them and being able to take on parental responsibilities permanently. If you’re raising a stepchild...