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How To Make The Most Of Your Consultation Time
How To Make The Most Of Your Consultation Time By Melanie Friend A consultation with one of our family law attorneys will provide you with valuable information about your legal options and the process that lies ahead of you. In order to maximize your consultation hour, consider the following tips. Of course, some of the documentation or information listed below may not be available at the time of a consultation because one spouse controls the finances or for [...]
Child Testimony In Custody And Visitation Cases
Child Testimony In Custody And Visitation Cases Parents frequently ask whether their child should come to court to "tell the judge" which parent with whom they would rather live. Though to the parent this may seem like a simple and perfectly reasonable request, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to involving your child in court proceedings. In determining what custody and visitation arrangements are in the "best interest" of a child, [...]
Dose of Reality: When Do You Need An Attorney
Dose of Reality: When Do You Need An Attorney By Scott D. Stovall The short, honest, and admittedly self-serving answer to the question posed by the title of this article is "always." A more specific and conservative answer is "the sooner the better, but definitely before you sign the real estate contract." For most of us, our home likely will be the largest investment we make and depending upon who you ask, either our biggest asset or [...]