Same Sex Marriage Debate Remains Up for Grabs

It seems that the same sex marriage debate is heating up on many political fronts. Within the last week several new developments have taken place, none of which have provided a definite answer as to the future of the debate. Recently North Carolina added a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage.

Tips in Choosing the Right Family Lawyer

Family legal issues can be one of the most emotional, complicated and difficult kind of legal case one can ever go through. Apart from the formalities and demanding paper works which needs to be done, clients also need to deal with an emotional struggle in facing a devastating event in their lives. But, in any case you need not face this struggle alone. You need to consider hiring a Family Lawyer who has the capabilities to help you in all aspects of the legal case.

Facts About A Probate Process

The executor of the will or the administrator is given the authority to handle matters of the deceased by the court. The document showing that he/she has the authority is used to access any assets held by the deceased. The activities of the personal representative are usually governed by strict rules to avoid misuse of power granted to them.

Restraining Orders and Women’s Shelters: What Are My Rights?

When a divorce is the result of violent behavior a number of questions may come about as to what the rights of those involved are. It is important to know that the courts work hard in cases that involve violence because they understand that there is more at stake in these cases. For both the abused and the alleged abuser these cases can be especially hard to handle, one of the best things that you can do for yourself and your child, if there are any, is get a lawyer that can help you win your case.

In Rhode Island Protection From Abuse Matters, No Contact Means No Contact!

Discover how to protect yourself in Rhode Island if someone has obtained a Protection from Abuse Order or Judgment against you. If you are ignorant about what the Restraining Order portion of the Protection from Abuse Judgment means when it says you can not have contact with the complainant then you might find yourself arrested for something as innocent as an apologetic card.

Divorce Attorney: Aspects of Divorce

When a divorce attorney is retained for a case, he takes on the responsibility of counseling and guiding the client throughout the case. This means that the lawyer needs to know details about the person who hired him as well as details about his relationship with the spouse.

What Are Grandparents’ Visitation Rights?

Grandparents rights regarding visitation following a divorce. Grandparents who have been denied visitation need to understand the legal issues involved to determine what course of action to take.

Surviving Illinois Child Support

We all know about the Illinois statutory minimum child support guidelines – 20% of net pay for one child, 28% for two, 32% for three, and so forth. This is the law in Illinois. But what many don’t know is that those minimum guideline amounts are not etched in stone. There may be ways for you to avoid being ordered to pay those amounts. In the right case, the right lawyer might be able to persuade a judge to enter an order for support that is below, maybe even substantially below, the Illinois statutory minimum guidelines.

Visitation Tips: Learn How to Make the Most of Your Time With Your Kids

If you have visitation of your children, you should consider some ways to keep it a positive experience. This can benefit both you and your children.

A Guide to Retrieving Divorce and Marriage Records

Marriage is a wonderful experience, even if it’s your second or fifth time getting committed. Which is why it is important that you settle every single aspect related to or might influence your decision before you finally tie the knot. If you’ve had several marriage records before, you should see to it that all of them are null and void, to ensure that your current marriage is legal. If your partner has had the same history as you, you should also take a look at his or her divorce records and check if they have been finalized.