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When preparing for divorce, you will need to gather financial records and personal documents in order to complete the necessary paperwork.
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What are the 5 legal documents every parent should have?
What are the 5 legal documents every parent should have?
Play Video Written by attorney David R Feakes
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Using AVVO's "Q&A" or "Ask a Lawyer"
Your question is NOT confidential. One of the great features of consulting with an attorney is the attorney/client privilege. When you talk on the ph...
Written by attorney David John Mahlum
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5 Questions That New Parents Frequently Ask About Estate Planning
What Is Estate Planning? At it's core, estate planning is nothing more than sitting down and putting together a set of legal documents that tell every...
Written by attorney Gary Michael Mastry II
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What if my spouse cannot be found or evades service of the divorce papers?
What if my spouse cannot be found or evades service of the divorce papers? In that case the attorney would have to proceed with a divorce but attempt...
Play Video Written by attorney Jesse Philippe-Auguste
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Why You Want to See An Attorney In-Person to Handle Your Estate Plan Instead of Doing it Online
Each state has different rules, requirements and legal documents. Every state in the U.S. has different documents and different rules. Failure to get...
Written by attorney Cheryl K. David
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Glossary of common legal fees
Before you hire a lawyer, familiarize yourself with the meanings of common costs related to your legal issue.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Family Law Attorney
1. Knowledge of Family Law If you are not a lawyer, then there is no reason for you to act like one. Most experienced lawyers do not represent themsel...
Written by attorney Elaine Michelle Simon
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How to File for a Simplified Divorce in Florida
Consider Retaining an Attorney As stated above, having an attorney is not required to obtain a divorce. However, the legal process of obtaining a div...
Written by attorney Jessica Robyn Lokeinsky
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Estate Planning For Same-Sex Couples After Obergefell v. Hodges
CASE BACKGROUND Jim Obergefell & his longtime partner, John Arthur, sought to enter into a legal marriage. They were residents of Ohio and Mr. Arthur...
Written by attorney William Curtis Smallwood
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Getting Your Non-English Documents Translated
When will you need a translation? If you have a pending court proceeding, you may be asked to provide a translation of any documents not originally wr...
Written by attorney Tara Lynn Hutchinson
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What to Expect at Your Initial Bankruptcy Consultation
1. Pay stubs for the past six months Having this information at your initial consultation will help determine which bankruptcy you are eligible to fil...
Written by attorney David Julian Smith
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What is a “Destroyer of Wealth?”
So there’s a lot of things that can destroy a family’s wealth. It can range from somebody getting a divorce, people passing away and they leave their...
Play Video Written by attorney Todd Michael Villarrubia
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Divorce can be a roller-coaster of emotions
Denial A good friend just came to me in tears. Her husband wants a divorce. I don't think it was a shock to her as much as an overwhelming feeling o...
Written by attorney Cathleen Lockhart
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Divorce Planning Tips
Know your assets and debts Even if you have traditionally not been the finance person in the household, this information is vital for you and your att...
Written by attorney Todd K Bolus
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Getting the Most Out of Your Initial Consultation
Come Prepared With Documentation Because most initial consultations with attorneys last only 30 minutes to an hour, and because not all consultations...
Written by attorney Robert F. Ley
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DIVORCED AND WANT YOUR NAME BACK?
Have the change incorporated into the Decree of Divorce. If you were never married but wish to change your name, or if a name change was not incorpora...
Written by attorney Anna M. Zimmerman
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Top 5 prenup myths debunked
I don't have anything. Do I really need a prenup? You don't need a prenup if you both have little income and never plan to own property ever, includin...
Written by attorney Molly S. Rosenblum
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Top Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan
1. Move to another state. Have an estate planning attorney in your new location update your documents to ensure they comply with the laws in that sta...
Written by attorney Christina T. Vidoli
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3 ways to help your lawyer get the best outcome for your divorce
Provide your lawyer all pertinent legal documents about your case You want to ensure that your attorney is fully aware of the document information per...
Written by attorney E Sheldon Lee
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Florida Post-Divorce Survival Guide
The Final Judgment and/or Parenting Plan govern your post-divorce relationships. Preface: This article is geared towards people who have gone through...
Written by attorney William C. Rosenfelt
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How Do I Divorce?
Mediation In a Mediated Divorce, the divorcing parties use one professional to facilitate them through the divorce process - the divorce mediator. The...
Written by attorney Peter D Axelrod
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Estate Planning During Divorce
I DON'T OWN A LOT, CAN I WAIT UNTIL AFTER MY DIVORCE TO WORRY ABOUT MY ESTATE PLAN? No. It does not matter how large or how modest an estate, there a...
Written by attorney Marty L. Oblasser
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What to know about signing divorce papers
A divorce has many steps, but it generally starts with a signature. Every document that’s signed serves to move the process of your divorce along as q...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Family Law Documents and Their Meanings
Family Court Cover Sheet This form helps the courts set up your file in their computer system. It should be the top form you present to the clerk when...
Written by attorney Cynthia L Best
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Health Care Directives in California
Julie's Story In 2003 we had a client who came to us out of desperation. His daughter had suffered a venous stroke--a very rare type of stroke caused...
Written by attorney Peter S. Myers
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