When you and your child’s other parent are no longer in a relationship, you’ll need to work out issues of child support and child custody. These are two different, yet interrelated legal concepts—for example, the amount of custody awarded may impact your liability for child support. Some parents wonder whether... View Article
When a person dies, their estate is distributed according to their will and trusts, if they have either. Any assets that are not already jointly owned or held in trust will need to go through the probate process. If you’ve been named the executor or estate administrator, you might want... View Article
Divorce and separation are stressful on parents—but when you have minor children, it’s even worse for them. Parents may not agree on who should get custody, whether the other parent should pay support and how often they can visit with the kids. Hiring a child custody lawyer isn’t required, but... View Article
When you’re no longer involved with your child’s co-parent, you’ll need to hire a child custody and paternity attorney. Whether you’re the mother or father, establishing paternity (if unmarried) and filing for custody ensures that you have a legal, fair—and most importantly, enforceable—custody agreement. If you’ve never worked with a... View Article
When you’ve been named the executor of a will, you might want to hire a probate attorney. Depending on how complicated the estate administration may be, a probate lawyer can answer your questions or handle the entire process. You’re not obligated to choose the lawyer who drafted your loved one’s... View Article