When you first attend law school, you may think that you know what kind of law you want to practice. Maybe you want to be a corporate attorney, a criminal defense attorney, or a prosecutor. Most young attorneys don’t start out wanting to be family law attorneys, but it can be one of the most satisfying areas of practice.
What Makes a Good Family Law Attorney?
Family law is not just about dissolutions of marriage, although that is what comes to mind for most people thinking about family law.…
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All states allow married parties to divorce without having to name a specific fault. Many states term such divorces as “irreconcilable differences” or a marriage is “irretrievably broken”. However, most states still allow a spouse to name fault when filing for divorce as well. Read on to find out how this affects the divorce process.
What is Meant by Fault?
Only certain pre-defined forms of fault can be cited. You cannot just say that you hate the way your spouse chews their food or that they work too much.…
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An estate plan is only effective if it adheres to state laws. For this reason, you must prepare the document according to the stipulated law requirements. Usually, the court will bar the implementation of a faulty will. Besides that, the probate judge might distribute the assets against your wishes, denying some heirs an opportunity to inherit what you had allocated to them.
The best way to create a legally binding will is by working with an experienced legal practitioner.…
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