Family Law
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Navigating Credit Card Debt & Family Relationships
Money has long been a source of strain in family relationships, as evident in the numerous queries found in advice columns. Disagreements over financial decisions can lead to strained relationships and even resentment among family members. One particular issue that often arises is credit card debt, which can create tension and animosity. While the actions…
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What You Need to Know About Child Support
The amount of child support that a parent is obligated to pay depends on the relative share of the total income attributable to that parent. For example: if the parent’s expenses for meeting the child’s needs are to be $600 per month; and the income of a person who does not have a child in…
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Domestic Violence and Family Law
Family law is a field of law that deals with issues related to family and family relationships. How you can get an order of protection in the event of domestic violence? If something threatens your physical or emotional safety or the safety of your children, you should immediately seek legal advice or seek the assistance…
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Democrats look to block Trump housing proposal that could displace thousands of immigrant families
Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), put forward a proposal to deprive a family, including at least one illegal, of the right to live in subsidized housing. This proposal drew criticism from many human rights activists and democrats who fear that tens of thousands of people, including children, will…
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The GOP Tax Plan Would Make Your Divorce More Expensive
In the new draft law on taxes (occupying 429 pages), the Republicans added an item that provides severe financial consequences for those who decided to terminate their marriage. From now on, alimony will be taxed, and they will be paid by the same spouse who writes a check to them. At the moment the tax…
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
What is the real cost of divorce in the US? Higher than you could think Divorce is not only a change in the way of life, it is also a financial challenge. You, probably, should divide property and monetary actives, and it in most cases is perceived as loss. You may also have to pay…
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Florida bent on removal of lifelong alimony
Lawmakers of Florida are brainstorming over a reform bill on alimony which has a controversial side. It is designed to remove payments of lifelong alimony and replace it with a formula based approach. This would be based on marriage duration and income of spouse whereby the alimony amount and period would be decided. A law…