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Finalizing your Divorce

Your Judgment of Divorce has been signed. But, have you finalized the details? Just what are the details that you need to be concerned about? Read on...

Protective Orders

Summary of protective orders in Virginia

5 Tested Ways to Solve Parenting Conflict

Here are 5 techniques to consider using in dealing with parenting conflict.

Four Principles Leading to a Successful Divorce

The principles of a successful divorce are straightforward and can be done.

Divorce Timeline Information for First Time Divorcees

A blog post outlining the typical timeline of a divorce for first time divorcees.

Alimony and Taxes: What You Should Know

A blog post outlining the basics of alimony and what is or isn't tax deductible.

Florida Child Support Modifications Most Likely to Be Expedited if Filed Through Private Law Firm

Florida Child Support Modifications Most Likely to Be Expedited if Filed Through Private Law Firm

You Don't Have to Break the Bank to Get a Massachusetts Divorce!

You don't have to go it alone. Attorney Renee Lazar offers affordable and effective representation at reasonable cost.

Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)

February 1983 was a pivotal month for the rights of a civilian spouse. A military family law case at that time established the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) to support civilian spouses and their families. This act confirms that retirement pay is “empowered, but not required” to be marital property and therefore divisible by a divorce order.

Military Divorce: An Introduction

Going through a divorce with the military can introduce unique circumstances. To start, military divorce is not a legal term; it is simply a term to describe a divorce that has one or more of the litigants are in the military or retired from the military.

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