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adopting foster children - how my lawyer did it

Are you trying to adopt a child that you have fostered for quite some time? It can be difficult to get through the adoption process on your own. I know, I tried it myself. I had been fostering three siblings for nearly two years. I could not imagine living my life without them and could not see how they could do well if they were ever to be released from foster care back into the custody of their mother. With the assistance of a lawyer, those three kids are now mine forever. Learn how my lawyer worked to get this accomplished by visiting my website.

Issues To Settle When Dividing A House In Divorce

Posted on June 25, 2019

Simply due to the nature of divorce, you can expect to face challenges when going through one. One of the challenges many couples face is how to divide the house that they currently own jointly. When you own a house jointly with your spouse and then decide to get divorced, there will be issues you must discuss, and here are some of these issues. Who Wants the House? There are divorce situations where it is clear that one spouse wants the house and the other does not, and this can make things easier. [Read More]

Your Bankruptcy Options, Explained

Posted on April 29, 2019

Filing for bankruptcy refers to a legal procedure that can reduce, reorganize, or remove your debts completely. The first step in the filing process is to go to court. While you can do it alone, it is advisable to hire a bankruptcy attorney. There will be bankruptcy costs, too, including the filing fees and lawyer fees if you hire one. If you don't get an attorney, you will be expected to pay the filing fees. [Read More]

Emotions Still Raw? 3 Tips For Creating An Effective Custody Arrangement

Posted on February 6, 2019

If you and your spouse have recently divorced, and you shared a child, designing a health custody arrangement can take some work. Emotions may still be raw, but that shouldn't interfere with your ability to work together to create an arrangement that works well for your child. Here are three steps that will help you avoid problems with your custody plans. Think About Your Child's Needs Divorce is a difficult process, especially where children are concerned. [Read More]

Can Adoptions Be Canceled?

Posted on January 4, 2019

The rules concerning adoptions are usually based on your state of residence, but what follows provides a general idea of how things might proceed in many places. No matter what the reason, the adoption process can be stopped, but if the adoption is final, you may have more problems. Read on to learn more about what could happen when an adoption is canceled or reversed. Disrupting an Adoption The adoptive parents can always put a stop to an adoption at any time before it becomes final. [Read More]