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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.

Don't Make These Dating Mistakes After Massachusetts Divorce!

Are you planning to forget your past after your Massachusetts divorce and start dating? However, it may not be that easy to do so especially if you had been married for several years to your former spouse.

What about kids?

Many parents main concern is dividing these responsibilities and supporting their children during a separation. During this difficult situation, your mind can rest on one thing: the courts primary concern is always the best interests of the children.

When Are You Entitled to Alimony and Maintenance?

Alimony and maintenance are generally granted to maintain the status of one spouse if they lack the ability to reasonably care for their needs on their own.

Can I Reduce my Child Support If I can No Longer Afford to pay? How is it done?

Article discusses if and how child support can be modified in California. Often one finds themselves in a situation where circumstances have changed and they can no longer afford to pay the previously ordered child support. This article discusses how to modify it.

Can I Have My Ex Pay For My Divorce Attorney?

Article discusses how you can get your ex to pay for your divorce attorney. The California Family Code allows it so long as there is a disparity in income, need by requesting spouse and ability to pay by the paying spouse.

How To File For Divorce in California

Article breaks down the basics and provides tips on how to file a divorce case in California.

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