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Custody Considerations When Raising a Special Needs Child in Tennessee
Written by attorney Katherine Sierra-Kelly When engaged in a custody proceeding, every parenting decision is important. However, when your child has special needs, these parenting decisions carry extra weight. For parents navigating any…
How Idaho Courts Calculate Child Support When Parents Have Equal Parenting Time
If you share custody 50/50 and still owe child support, you’re not alone in wondering why. Idaho child support in 50/50 custody arrangements can…
Including Chosen Family in Your Estate Plan as an LGBTQ+ Individual
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, family is not always defined by genetics or legal relationships. Estate planning gives you the ability…
How Protection Orders Show Up on Background Checks and Employment
Many people are surprised to learn that a protection order background check issue can arise even if no criminal charges were filed….
Converting a Legal Separation to Divorce After Reconciliation Fails
Choosing legal separation instead of divorce often reflects hope that a relationship can be repaired. But when reconciliation fails, many people…
Free Guide: Foster Care Adoption and Preparing for What Comes Next
Prepare for the Journey Ahead Adopting from foster care is a meaningful way to grow your family. However, it also…
Defending Against a False Protection Order Petition in Washington State Without Losing Custody Rights
Being served with a protection order petition can feel like an ambush, especially when the allegations are false or exaggerated. In Washington…
What Happens if Mediation Fails in a Divorce Case
Mediation can be an effective way to resolve divorce issues without going to trial, but it doesn’t always result in an agreement….
Free Downloadable Guide: Navigating Family Law During a Life Transition
When life changes fast, your legal situation changes with it. Here’s what you need to know. Life doesn’t slow down for divorce. A job loss, a cross-country…
Adopting Your Stepchild Before School Starts This Fall
Written by adoption attorney Mary Kate Moss. If you have been thinking about making your family official on paper, the back-to-school…