Family Law

Are Mediators Among the Most Well Paid Professionals in Law?

May 9, 2013

Being a mediator can be a satisfying option for the person who likes to make his or her own rules in helping parties to compromise in reaching an agreement. Many mediators are former lawyers who decided to switch gears and try their hand at the art of mediating disagreements that clients have. Mediators are quickly [...]

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Comparing Divorce in Australia with the United States

May 7, 2013

Marriage is one of the foundations of society, and it provides the structure for a traditional familial unit. Families generally are an important part of society in Australia, and one reason for this relates to the importance of a couple raising a child together. Many families in Australia, however, are being broken apart by divorce. [...]

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Is Your Way of Life Killing You? Lifestyle Choices that are Hazardous to Your Health

April 20, 2013

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average American lives just over 78 years. Thanks to advances in medicine and improved access to healthcare, there are plenty of ways to not only add years to your life, but life to your years. However, seemingly harmless habits can play a big [...]

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Florida Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions

April 18, 2013
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Divorce is a complicated legal process.  If you are contemplating a divorce in Florida or are already in the midst of the proceeding, you probably have quite a few questions.  Instead of pestering your lawyer and incurring a large bill, read on to see if we can answer your questions. What are the residency requirements [...]

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Red Flags to Look for in Potential Tenants

March 20, 2013

Red Flags to Look for in Potential Tenants The single most important element to making your life easier as a landlord is to find reliable tenants. Not having to worry whether you’ll receive rent checks on time or whether you’ll be left with an empty rental property without notice is pretty much ideal for a [...]

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Is Your Spouse Ruining Your Credit Rating?

March 20, 2013

Is Your Spouse Ruining Your Credit Rating? There are many factors that can impact a credit rating, but many people don’t realize that it’s not always only up to themselves to work hard for the desired numbers. Recently in the United Kingdom, the Guardian newspaper chronicled the story of a woman who found herself unable [...]

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Filing for a Divorce in Florida

March 19, 2013

The dissolution of a marriage can be an emotional, difficult and financially draining uphill battle in any scenario. If you are considering a divorce in Florida there are a few things that you should know before you file in order to ease the process. Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that the only requirement for [...]

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Five Realistic Tips for Retiring Early

March 13, 2013

Five Realistic Tips for Retiring Early Many people dream of an early retirement. Why work your whole life only to retire when you’re too old to enjoy it? Unfortunately for most people, early retirement is a dream that will never come true; if only because they don’t know how to plan correctly. Here are five [...]

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Are Texans Less Likely to Divorce?

February 28, 2013

Those from Texas have a reputation of being conservative and take great pride in a nuclear family. The question sometimes is asked, are divorces less frequent in Texas than in other states? According to recent statistics, the recent divorce rate is lower than most other states, though the actual number of divorces is comparatively high. [...]

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Tips to Prepare for a Marriage Break-Up in Colorado

February 15, 2013

The couples who plan to go for a divorce in Colorado State should consider spending a little time on bringing together the important facts and documents before they officially start the process. The process of co divorce is not particularly difficult because the state generously offers specific instructions and standardized about getting them ready and [...]

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