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California Divorce and Finances

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Paul A. Pettine

One of the challenges of divorce is the necessary division of accumulated wealth during the divorce process. How does property division and spousal support work in California?... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Joint Custody and Child Support Obligations

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Jamie Elizabeth Galemba

Joint custody does not mean that a child support obligation is not created. ... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Massachusetts Divorce Mediation Process

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Paul M. Kalill

Divorce can be a complex and difficult process involving many important issues, all of which need to be resolved before a divorce is finished. Formerly, the parties to a divorce would litigate these disputes in open court, ultimately allowing a judge to make decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their children. This process tended to make divorces unnecessarily expensive, lengthy, and contentious. It also often led to the parties... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

MISSISSIPPI'S GRANDPARENT VISITATION STATUTE IS NOT UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Monday, May 7, 2012 by Mark A. Chinn

Mississippi law in Section 93-16-3(1), provides for grandparent visitation:
(1) Whenever a court of this state enters a decree or order awarding custody of a minor... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Tax Deductions for Children

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Jon R. Disrud

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) gives a tax-payer an exemption for dependants, which includes a "qualifying child". Therefore, when a party to a divorce or child custody case seeks to claim the child as dependent for tax purposes, we look to the IRC. Under the IRC, the parent who has possession of the child for the greater part of the year is the "custodial parent" and is entitled to the exemption. If the child resides with... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Frequently Asked Questions for Divorce in Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Paul M. Kalill

Divorce can be a scary process for someone encountering it for the first time. However, knowledge is power, and knowing the answers to a few common questions can make the process significantly less intimidating. An experienced Springfield divorce lawyer can guide you through the process and ensure you remain informed throughout.

How long does divorce usually take?

It really depends on the circumstances of the divorce. All Massachusetts divorces... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Lifting a Geographical Restriction

Monday, April 30, 2012 by Jon R. Disrud

In a divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship, a geographical restriction is often placed on a child to restrict their residence to a specifically defined geographical area. When determining whether to modify a geographical restriction on a child's residence, a court may consider a number of factors, including the child's relationship with extended family, the presence of friends and a supportive environment, the financial situation of... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

DON'T WRITE ON ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

Monday, April 30, 2012 by Mark A. Chinn

There are many times when clients will bring documents, records, phone bills, tax returns, or financial statements in to the office with their comments or observations written directly on the document. This is fine if the comments are on a copy, but it can be very problematic if the comments are on an original. If the comments are on an original, it may require a lot of extra effort to obtain another original, or, it may render the document unusable in court. So, the next... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Verbal Times Sharing Not Worth the Paper it's Written On

Monday, April 23, 2012 by Cindy S. Vova

Florida law provides for deviations from child support guidelines when the payor parent has greater than 20 percent of the overnights with the child. However, any such time sharing agreement must not only be in writing, but must be pursuant to an agreement either "approved by the court" or and order "established by the court." In the DOR v. Daly, 74 So3d 165(Fla. 1st DCA 2011), Florida's 1st District... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

Does Marital Fault Ever Matter? Only If It Is Egregious...

Monday, April 16, 2012 by Matheu D. Nunn

While in New Jersey marital fault doesn't usually matter when considering divorce or alimony Matheu D. Nunn, Esq. blogs about those times when it does matter.... Read More

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Topic: Family Law

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