Archive for the ‘Family Law Blog’ Category
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
An issue that has troubled the law for many years is retroactive child support. The problem arises when a parent paying child support gets an increase in their pay. You would think if income goes up, child support would automatically go up as well. For many years however trying to ...
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
Unfortunately family law can and often does involve emotions. One of those emotions can be anger. At times one, or both, of the parties involved in family law proceedings may be highly emotional. They may be very angry.
It is important to recognize this fact. The lawyer and their client need to ...
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Often a family law client will ask if they should go to court. Sometimes you should and sometimes you should not. In some cases going to court is the worst possible step to take. In others it is the only step to take.
The real key to making this type ...
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
One of the greatest frustrations for clients in family law situations can be the length of time things seem to take. What may seem like a simple procedure to a client, for example, the drafting of a separation agreement, can stretch on for months. On occasion, family law litigation can ...
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
There can be confusion over how long a couple needs to live together before "rights" arise. Couples sometimes assume if they do not marry and live together for less than two years, there can be no legal claims. Although there is a two year requirement under the Family Relations Act, ...
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Monday, May 7th, 2007
One question a client often asks is "How do I get legally separated?" The short response a lawyer might give is "Lets talk about the important issues first". Separation when a relationship breaks down, is a question of intention. A couple can be separated and still living under the same ...
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Monday, April 30th, 2007
For many people, the first time they meet a lawyer is when they are seeking help for a family law problem. Emotions can be running high and many of the initial discussions can center around unfamiliar or intensely personal issues. Sometimes, sensible discussions about costs and family finances, are lost ...
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Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Often when a lawyer and a client meet to discuss a family law matter, not enough time is spent on the crucial issue of monthly finances. When a relationship breaks down the emotional issues can be enormous. At the same time that the client is struggling to deal with those ...
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
The first time you visit a lawyer with a family law problem don't be surprised if they ask you about issues that to you, do not seem important. Much time is often spent, in that first interview, with each person talking about matters that, to the other, are not relevant.
For ...
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