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When Child Support is Too Much: Reconsideration Options

If you were ordered to pay child support and your financial situation has changed, you have the option to take the case back to court and have your support amount reconsidered. Before you risk falling far behind in your support payments and facing enforcement actions, you should talk with a child support lawyer about how to have the amount re-evaluated. After seeking a reduction myself in the past, I've learned a lot about how to make it work. I hope that the information about my experiences helps you to understand what you can do about having your support order reconsidered.

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What To Do If You Receive An Inheritance During Your Bankruptcy Proceedings

24 November 2014
 Categories: Law, Articles

When you're struggling with money problems, receiving an inheritance can seem like blessing. Getting money or property after filing a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy can complicate the proceedings and result in you losing some or all of your inheritance, though. Here are a few things you can do to protect assets you may receive after a loved one passes away. The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Inheritance When you file for bankruptcy, you must provide the court with an accounting of all the cash and assets you have. Read More …

Understanding Joint Parenting Agreements And Health Care

20 November 2014
 Categories: Law, Articles

One of the most difficult parts of a divorce can be working out which parent gives primary care to your children, and one major aspect of child care is the ability to make important medical decisions on behalf of your children. This point is usually covered in the joint parenting agreement you draft with your spouse and the official custody order issued by the courts. It is imperative that both parents understand how these documents affect your parental responsibilities. Read More …

What You Need To Know Before Filing A Wrongful Death Action

18 November 2014
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If you've recently suffered an unexpected and tragic loss due to a car accident or any other negligent act, you might be thinking about filing a wrongful death lawsuit, but don't have the first clue where to begin, or if the death can be classified as "wrongful." Before you speak to a lawyer or put yourself through the stress of preparing for a wrongful death lawsuit, here are a few questions you might have that need to be answered: Read More …

Child Custody Laws And Religious Conflict: Advice For Parents

17 November 2014
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When parents decide to separate, the courts must consider many factors as part of their application for child custody. In some cases, religion complicates these proceedings. It's often complex enough when both parents follow the same faith, but if the mother and father have different religious beliefs, these cases can become extremely difficult. Learn how the courts will view religious disputes as part of a child custody case, and understand how the law applies in these cases. Read More …

Contingency Fees: You Still Have Options After An Accident

17 November 2014
 Categories: Law, Articles

If you've been blindsided by a car accident that left you injured and unable to work, getting your life moving again can seem impossible. You might be able to get help if you seek a settlement from the driver who hurt you, but to do that you'll need a lawyer's help. If you're worried about the cost of hiring an attorney when you're already stressed out from medical bills and lost wages, consider this: for most accident cases, you pay nothing if a settlement isn't reached, and the amount you pay is based on when that happens. Read More …