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Tips for Getting Through a Divorce With the Right Lawyer

While going through a divorce a few years ago, I felt like it was going to be the end of the world. The process was costly, and dealing with custody over the children was a nightmare. If it weren't for my lawyer, I am not so sure that I could have made it through to the end while maintaining my wits. My lawyer taught me a lot about the legal process of separating and divorcing, so I wanted to pass down the information, tips, and tricks through this blog to help others that may not be ready to hire a lawyer yet. From things you may need when first meeting with a lawyer, to all the of the paperwork that you should be keeping tabs on to protect yourself throughout a divorce, there is something here for everyone. Hopefully the information found here is helpful to you through your journey.

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Just Moved To A "No-Fault" Auto Insurance State? 2 Things You Need To Know Before You Suffer An Injury In An Auto Accident
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Divorcing And Own A Home? What To Remember
After marriage, the natural next step for couples is often to purchase a home together. Being homeowners is an excellent idea; the problem really only arises when the couple is faced with a divorce. Owning a home together in the midst of a divorce can introduce a number of challenges that must be carefully considered. Home Ownership Doesn't Change If both you and your partners' names are on the deed, you are both legal owners.

Why Pro Se Divorces End Up Requiring A Lawyer's Help
When you decide to do a pro se divorce, you may be thinking it is the easiest thing in the world. Your partner may be quite agreeable to the terms you both decide are fair and equitable. The paperwork you need to file is all online and printable, and you only have to pay court filing fees. Simple, right? Sure, at the moment, but situations change, and divorced partners rarely like how things turn out, especially when one partner begins to succeed in life and has more than the other partner or the other partner wants more time with the kids than he or she originally agreed to.

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Divorcing More Than The Spouse: Who Gets Rover?
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Those financial problems are beginning to mount; you are behind on nearly every obligation and you are constantly being harassed by collection activity. To some bankruptcy filers, the decision day is put off far too long, and you may now be in danger of losing your home and car to foreclosure and repossession. Before things get too out of hand, it might serve you to consider exactly what a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing could do for you.

Some Things You Should Know About Probate
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