How Is Child Support Calculated in Maryland?

Legislation for child support payments is different from state-to-state. In Maryland, child support payment calculations have changed over the years.

Right of Election for Spouses in the Event of the Spouses Dies

New York case and statutory law imposes upon New York State resident spouses many duties during life; a spouse cannot avoid some of those duties in death. The surviving spouse is entitled to a minimum share of the deceased spouse’s estate. The law carefully defines the amount to which a surviving spouse is entitled.

Virtual Divorce Consultations for Mediation & Other Family Law Matters May Be the Future

Whether it’s our personal or social lives, or our business lives, many of us don’t adapt to using new types of technology or services until there’s a need for it. There often must be some new problem or issue which arises, or a change in circumstances that forces our hands, often for the better, to try something new. In the case of something like the coronavirus pandemic, businesses of all types quickly began doing just that, trying out video conferencing and online meeting software and services they had otherwise been ignoring.

Must a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Be Registered?

Future spouses, who have mutually decided to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement, must execute the agreement in writing prior to the celebration of the marriage in order for it to be valid. The Family Codes does not require that the agreement be in the form of a public instrument. However, in order for the agreement effective against third persons, it must be the form of a public instrument.

Recognition of Divorce in the Philippines

In a previous article, we mentioned that Article 26 of the Family Code provides that where a valid marriage between a Filipino and a foreign spouse, and thereafter a divorce is validly obtained by the foreign spouse which allows the foreigner to remarry, the Filipino spouse shall also be capacitated to marry. It’s not all that simple though..

5 Marketing Tips to Help You Generate More Clients For Your Family Law Firm

Although your family law practice deals with serious legal matters, it’s also important to remember that it’s a business like any other. This means you’ll have to dedicate some of your time to family law marketing to ensure your business continues to grow consistently. In addition to consulting a marketing firm that has experience in helping attorneys, you can use the following tips to market your firm more successfully.

Situations When You Might Need the Assistance of a Family Law Attorney

Sometimes, you might need legal advice when making decisions that pertain to your family. The following are a few situations when you should consider speaking with an attorney before filing any documents on your own or making any final decisions.

10 Questions That You Should Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney

If you are looking for an attorney to deal with your divorce matter, we suggest that you opt for a professional who can guide you throughout the process. You should do your research even if you have received referrals from a family member of colleague. The professional you are going to hire must be experienced and qualified.

What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?

If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence and need medical care, you’re likely aware that the negligent party may be responsible for your medical bills. You’ve probably heard terms like damages, compensation, and pain and suffering, and you’re wondering how they may apply to your situation. For most people who find themselves involved in a personal injury claim, they soon start wondering what their claim is worth.

Virtual Family Law Consultations Growing in Popularity

In many cases in life, there needs to be a major event which spurs people into action, or towards adapting a new strategy, service or piece of technology. In the case of video meeting software, the switch that was flipped was of course the coronavirus pandemic. Now, family law attorneys across the country are conducting virtual consultations and a variety of different types of meetings, connecting with current and prospective clients, as well as team members and even opposing council via their computers.