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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Maury Devereau Beaulier
Seeking Third Party Custody in Minnesota
What is Third Party Custody? Third party custody is when a court awards custody so someone who is not a biological parent. This person can be a famil
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Claire Bergeron Edwards
Title: The Role of Family and Friends in Your Divorce: Support, Advice, and Referrals
1. Unsolicited Advice: A Double-Edged Sword When news of your divorce spreads, you may find yourself inundated with well-intentioned advice from famil
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney David Alan Patton
How to File for a Restraining Order
What Qualifies for a Restraining Order? A restraining order protects someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, harassed,
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Claire Bergeron Edwards
Starting a Family Law Case
Initial Consultation The attorney should schedule an initial consultation with the client to gather information about their case and determine if the
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Michael T Mackhanlall
Divorce Process in Orlando Florida
1. Filing your case To start your case you will need to file a petition for divorce. Sometimes it may be beneficial to be the one who files first.
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