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Legal Articles, Family Law

Yours, Mine and Ours: Blended Family Estate Planning

Apart from the day-to-day challenges, blended face additional hurdles when addressing their estate planning. It is estimated that more than half of U.S. families are remarried or re-coupled. If you are in this category and raising a blended family like I am, here are six pointers for protecting your family and your assets.

How the Law Can Fail Some Marriages

There are people who think that when they die while married, that everything they own will automatically go to their spouse or children. What may be the case is that they are thinking of state rules that apply if someone dies without leaving a will. In legal terms, this is referred to as “intestate.” Here are some situations of how the laws can fail many common family situations.

Strategies to Reduce Child Support Payments

The article outlines the legal framework for child custody and child support in Georgia, emphasizing the best interests of the child while recognizing parents' financial realities. It explains the types of custody—legal and physical—and the factors courts consider when awarding custody. It also describes how child support is calculated using the income shares model, which considers both parents' incomes, adjustments for costs, and parenting time. To reduce child support payments, the article suggests filing a petition for modification, increasing parenting time, documenting financial hardships, negotiating with the other parent, and consulting a family law attorney. It also highlights key legal considerations, such as avoiding arrears and complying with existing court orders. The conclusion emphasizes pursuing modifications responsibly and through legal channels while prioritizing the child's welfare. Keywords: Child Custody Georgia Legal Custody Physical Custody Child Support Payments Income Shares Model Modification of Child Support Parenting Time Financial Hardships Family Law Attorney Custody Arrangement

What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need for a Name Change?

A family law attorney is ideal for name changes, providing guidance on legal procedures and requirements, handling court appearances, and ensuring a smooth process.

Navigating Spousal Support in Missouri

It's crucial to understand that in Missouri, the awarding of spousal support is not automatic; it is contingent upon various factors and requires a nuanced legal approach.

Will My Fiancé’s Record Make It More Difficult For Me To Find A Job Once We Are Married?

Will My Fiancé’s Record Make It More Difficult For Me To Find A Job Once We Are Married?

In Educational Neglect Proceeding, Court Rules that “Detrimental Effect” is not Required

In the case of In Re Amurah B., Superior Court, Judicial District of Middlesex, Docket No. M08CP09010939A (March 12, 2010, Rubinow, J.), the Court addressed whether the Department of Children and Families must demonstrate a “detrimental effect” before it can enter a finding of educational neglect.  In that particular case, DCF initially filed petitions alleging that the children were being subjected to educational neglect in that they were not being forced to attend school.  A trial ensued, and after DCF concluded its case-in-chief, the parents claimed it failed to make out a prima facie case with respect to any of the children.

What Is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in Connecticut?

What Is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in Connecticut?

Transforming Divorce in St. Louis: A Guide to Harmonious Separation

Discover how 'Embracing a New Perspective' transforms divorce in St. Louis from conflict to cooperation, focusing on amicable solutions and personal growth.

How to File for Divorce in Missouri

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to file for divorce in Missouri, a "no-fault" state. Steps include filing a petition, notifying the other spouse, financial disclosures, and either reaching a settlement or going to trial.

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