Summertime can be a fun and exciting time for children. However, for children of divorced parents, summer can be a time of transition and stress. Between visits to each parent’s house, children can quickly become overwhelmed. Luckily, there are ways to help make these transitions…
Update your estate plan every 3 to 5 years or whenever you experience a life event. Although most people create their first estate plan when they get married or have a child, you should create your first estate plan when you turn 18. Every adult…
According to the BBC, “there are no internationally recognised laws for surrogacy,” which means international surrogacy is a legal grey area. While surrogacy is legal in the United States, countries like Spain, France, and Italy prohibit all forms of surrogacy, and commercial surrogacy (paying the…
When most people consider a prenuptial agreement, they immediately assume that it is a sign that a marriage is doomed to fail. However, this common misconception could not be further from the truth. Prenups actually have a lot of benefits for couples and can help…
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gun violence is on the rise. From 2019 to 2020, firearm homicide rates grew by nearly 35%, and guns were involved in 79% of all homicides in 2020. Suicides involving firearms remained…
The term, “limited scope representation,” means that your lawyer will handle some parts of your case, and you will handle others by yourself. Instead of asking your lawyer to handle all aspects of your case, from start to finish, you can ask for help with…
Being a single parent is not an uncommon phenomenon. But what about when you choose to become a single parent through adoption? This is a route to parenthood that many individuals consider, but may feel overwhelming to some at first. However, it is completely possible…
It is no secret that the divorce process can take its toll on children. They are faced with changes to their family unit, routines, and surrounding environments. However, this process may be even more challenging for adopted children and their parents. Losing the feeling of…
Are Same-Sex Divorces Different? Legally speaking, gay and lesbian couples have the same rights as straight couples, so there should be nothing “different” about same-sex divorces. Nevertheless, there are some special considerations in a same-sex divorce, including establishing parental rights, determining the length of your…
We encounter many clients who want to end their marriages but don’t believe in divorce. We also see our fair share of people who don’t believe in divorce but have been served with divorce papers, anyways. If you want to end your marriage but do…
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