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Divorce Newsletters November 1, 2018

Alimony: Rehabilitative Spousal Support Alimony awards, also called "spousal support," are usually granted at the court’s discretion upon a determination, which takes into account certain factors, that spousal maintenance is necessary. Some of the factors considered when ...

Divorce Newsletters November 1, 2018
Alimony: Rehabilitative Spousal Support Alimony awards, also called "spousal support," are usually granted at the court’s discretion upon a determination, which takes into account certain factors, ...
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Annulment and the “Relation Back” Doctrine November 1, 2018
In the United States, a party wishing to annul his or her marriage does so with a goal of having a court nullify the marriage as if it never existed between the spouses. Individuals who have their ...
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Child Custody and Support Newsletters November 1, 2018
Garnishment in Child Support Actions When the assets of the absent parent are unknown and outside the jurisdiction of the court, a garnishment of the parent’s wages to collect past due child support ...
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Post-Decree Modification of Child Custody October 26, 2018
Post-Decree Modification of Child Custody A court is guided by one principle when deciding the issue of child custody. That principle is the best interest of the child. The best interest of the child ...
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International Adoption – Advance Processing October 24, 2018
What is Advance Processing? The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends that all prospective parents file an application for “Advance Processing” before they ...
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Parental Liability for a Minor’s Torts October 23, 2018
A parent may be liable for a minor ‘ s torts. The parent may be found liable if the parent was negligent in their actions. The parent may be liable for an injury inflicted by the minor, if the injury ...
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