Legal Articles, Child Custody

Illinois Adoptees Can Receive Original Birth Certificates Thanks to Illinois Adoption Law

The law allows disclosure to both adoptees and surrendered persons born in the state of Illinois, unless the birth parents specified they did not wish to have such information released.

Use of Adjusted Gross Income From Federal Income Tax Return Is Not Appropriate in Calculating Child Support

Use of Adjusted Gross Income From Federal Income Tax Return Is Not Appropriate in Calculating Child Support

Physical Violence May Be A Basis For a Fault Ground Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Physical Violence May Be A Basis For a Fault Ground Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Mental and Emotional Abuse May Be a Ground For Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Mental and Emotional Abuse May Be a Ground For Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Do Engagement Rings Need To Be Returned?

Do Engagement Rings Need To Be Returned?

Gifts Given in a Short Term Marriage May Be Returned to the Donor

Gifts Given in a Short Term Marriage May Be Returned to the Donor

Divorce Coaches Offer Substantial Value in the Collaborative Law Process

Divorce Coaches Offer Substantial Value in the Collaborative Law Process

What You Should Know About Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) in Tucson

This article contains a brief synopsis of what you should know about TROs.

Disestablishment of Paternity – What is it?

Often times, after paternity is established, the legal father finds out information that puts his paternity in question. In situations like this, there are laws in place to enable that person to rescind his paternity and stop his child support obligations should the information prove to be true.

Divorce without an attorney

This article discusses reasons against going it alone.

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