The Catholic Church has a process for seeking an annulment. The person seeking it generally has to pay an average of $500 to the church to receive the annulment. A deacon or priest will hear the request for an annulment. ...read more
A noncustodial parent still has the right to see their children. If you have a custody order, it will be easier to obtain visitation because it will be the court has signed off on the order. Working with the custodial parent to come to an agreement that is best for the two of you is important. ...read more
Child support laws differ from one state to the next, but are all put into order for the protection of the children. These laws are provided in an effort to support the children through financial arrangements to ensure their everyday expenses are taken care of. ...read more
Joint custody is a type of child custody where parents equally share the cost and responsibilities of raising a child. This means that both parents will decide important issues such as religious choices, education, finances and medical care. In most municipalities, joint custody means that parents have equal visitation times as well. ...read more
There are certain situations where an annulment is necessary. Not every situation is covered by an annulment and in all 50 states the rules may vary on how you go about getting one done. In all states however they fall into two categories. The marriage is declared a void marriage or a voidable marriage. But exactly how do you do it? ...read more
Signing away paternal rights in custody papers is a legal process that has to be approved by a judge. There are different factors a judge will consider before making a final decision. The reasons for signing away paternal rights in custody papers will play an important role in this process. ...read more
It is not required to hire an attorney for family law court, and any person can represent herself if they choose. There won’t be any special treatment, and the judge will expect her to follow family law court rules and procedures. ...read more
A lot of people who have to deal with family court matters can't afford a decent attorney. Because of this, the court systems have tried to make it easier for people to deal with all the necessary paperwork on their own. Knowing how to put these forms in order can help your case and save you money. ...read more
When a marriage is in trouble many couples decide to separate, which normally means one person moves out of the main residence and the other moves into an apartment or temporary dwelling. It is often a very painful time and often used to either try to mend the marriage or one step closer to divorce, depending on the desires of both parties. ...read more
When you hire a lawyer to defend you, you put a lot of faith in the fact that he or she will do their job to the best of their ability. This is especially true in family law, where the cases often have to do with your children or immediate family. Here are some ways that you can determine if your family lawyer is doing their job. ...read more
An annulment is a way for people to dissolve their marriage. It is often easier to get an annulment than it is to get a divorce. People who file for a civil annulment must meet certain specific requirements. The first step in the process is to determine whether or not you qualify for an annulment. ...read more
An intervention is a legal means through which a person can include him or herself into an existing lawsuit. The person filing the intervention must be directly involved in the case at hand and must file the intervention request prior to the beginning of the trial. ...read more
A restraining order is a court-mandated order that requires that an individual refrain from contacting another individual. Restraining orders are often issued in the event that a person feels threatened or stalked by another person. Restraining order laws vary between states, so it is important that you know which laws apply in your specific state. ...read more
Paternity rights refer to the right of a father to his child and/or children. By terminating these paternity rights the father's rights to make decisions and to have visitation for/with the child or children is completely abolished. In basic this action legally renders the father no longer the legal parent of the child. In some states it is possible for the father to regain these rights due to change of circumstances stated within the termination. ...read more
Not every state allows grandparent’s visitation rights. If you find yourself in a situation where you are sharing visitation with the child's grandparents, you may choose to terminate the grandparent visitation rights based on several factors. When you do this, you have to go through a court system to terminate the rights; otherwise you are in violation. ...read more
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In one 2004 survey, 63 percent of Americans said that debt was making their home lives unhappy. The online survey of 5,000 consumers by the Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, a nonprofit money management organization found that:43% reported a debt-to-income ratio of 50 percent or more.58% reported that their credit cards were at or near the maximum credit limit.62% reported of not having a savings account.92% reported of not having emergency funds for three months of living expenses.37% reported having taken cash advances from one card to pay the other.59% reported of paying only the minimum amount due on credit cards each month.Stress can also be related to the financial decisions one makes, such as spending more than one has, ignoring bills, writing bad checks and going over credit limits, just to name a few. These behaviors often lead to repossessions, higher late fees, harassment from creditors, job loss or even bankruptcy. We all heard the medical connection stress has to illness. If you get stressed, often times sickness follows. Ask any doctor about their patients and you’ll find more times than not, stress is the key factor to the patients illness. Anyone who has gotten sick prior to or after a big test, deadline or interview knows how stress can wear us down.Warning Signs of Debt TroubleIf you answer “YES" to any one of the following questions, you are probably in or headed for debt trouble.Are your credit cards maxed out?Have you use one card to pay another?Are you making only the minimum payments each month?Have you skipped paying certain bills each month?Have you taken out a debt consolidation loan? Are you considering one?Have you borrowed money or have used a credit card to pay for groceries, utilities, or other basic needs?Have you bounced checks?Do your monthly loan and credit card payments, excluding your mortgage exceed 30 percent of your take home pay?Are collection agencies calling and or writing you?If you lost your job, would you immediately have trouble making ends meet?As soon as it becomes clear to you that you’re going to have trouble paying your bills, write to your creditors or call them immediately. Explain the problem – accident, job layoff, emergency expenses for your child or other family member, etc. Don’t run away from your financial problems. You can settle accounts, negotiate payments and even limit collection activities if you make an honest effort to address these issues. ...read more
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