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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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Getting Divorced? 2 Things You Need To Stop Doing On Social Media Immediately

Posted on April 29, 2015

When your spouse starts talking about divorce, you might be more concerned about your kids or your physical assets than you are about your social media account. Unfortunately, social media is gaining popularity in the courtroom. In fact, according to one study, 81% of Matrimonial Lawyers have used or faced evidence from social media in court. Here are two things you need to stop doing on social media immediately, and how your actions could affect your divorce proceedings: [Read More]

Divorcing A Military Member? What Should You Know?

Posted on April 6, 2015

If you've recently made the difficult decision to file for divorce from your spouse, you're probably feeling unsettled and wondering about what will happen next. These feelings and questions can be compounded if your spouse is a member of the military. You may be concerned about your ability to relocate away from your spouse's station, or whether you and your spouse will be able to successfully co-parent your children. You might also have financial concerns, particularly when it comes to retirement decisions. [Read More]

Will The Bankruptcy Court Sell Pets And Other Animals?

Posted on March 18, 2015

Most people who end up in bankruptcy court don't know anything about the process, so it's not unusual for them to be confronted with unexpected and unpleasant surprises after they file petitions. One of those surprises is debtors are required to list their pets and other animals they own as part of their assets, which leaves many petitioners wondering if the trustee will actually sell them to pay off creditors. Although it's exceptionally rare for this to happen, it is possible that you may have to give up your animals when you file for bankruptcy. [Read More]

Surgical Procedures Gone Wrong: Personal Injury Cases For Complications Arising With Implanting Transvaginal Mesh

Posted on March 6, 2015

Made from a type of plastic known as polypropylene, a transvaginal mesh involves the implantation of a mesh-lined device through the vagina in order to permanently correct pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). These medical conditions typically arise after a women experiences a hysterectomy, menopause or childbirth. The success rate for this surgical procedure has been noted to be over 90%. Regardless, many complications have arisen in the past. [Read More]