Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.
– Denis Waitley
In Michigan, there is a custody battle based on the mother’s marital status at the time of birth. The battle has launched major changes and a new law which may help the child’s father gain custody. According to Daniel Quinn, in 2006, he was dating a woman who told him she was divorced. She became
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There are currently more than 110,000 people in the U.S. waiting to get an organ transplant, including more than 1,500 pediatric patients, and there is a shortage of available organs for them. What can you do? You can note in your Advanced Health Care Directive whether or not you are willing to be an organ
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If you are newly divorced and have children, this summer may have been an eye-opener for you in terms of your child custody arrangements. Child custody is not limited to weekends and the occasional mid-week visit – the scheduling issues that come with sharing custody in the midst of business trips, unexpected illnesses, school vacations
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Just when it seemed things couldn’t get any stranger, two 85-year-olds are remarrying after being divorced for over 40 years. When the couple was first married, they were just teens. The groom was a bellhop and just starting a military career. They had no wedding reception; they simply went home after being married by a
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If you have been following the vicissitudes of the estate tax field, it may come as no surprise that having a skilled, informed lawyer can be very beneficial. If you haven’t been following it, you may be shocked to find out how much complexity there is trying to get a handle on estate tax planning
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Legal recognition of same-sex marriage varies from state to state, and parental rights vary depending on the legal status of the relationship. Same-sex couples are advised to take the steps needed to preserve their assets, including last will and testament, durable power of attorney and advanced directives, with particular attention when there are children as
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Though overall divorce rates are dropping, the number annulments and divorces in Virginia for ages 55 to 64 have doubled from 20 years ago, according to Bowling Green State University. The divorce rate for this older age group is now “triple that of their parents,” according to the New York State Bar Association Journal. “Gray
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When parents divorce, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. In many cases, divorcing couples can ultimately agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order. When an agreement cannot be reached, knowledgeable advice and representation from
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Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other. Because each state determines alimony differently, it is important to consult with an attorney in your state to determine what factors the court considers when deciding if, how much and to whom alimony will be paid. There
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Deciding to pursue divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you will ever make, particularly if you have children. Divorce also involves financial matters that must be resolved and legal issues that must be addressed. A family law attorney at Lisa Lane McDevitt in Vienna, Virginia, can help you to understand the
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