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5 Reasons You May Want to Consider Representing Yourself in Court

You cannot afford to hire a competent attorney. If there is no way you can come up with the money to hire someone who […]

Eleven Things You Can Do to Keep Legal Costs In Check

Find an attorney who will agree to a flat fee. This may mean you will need to shop around but the extra effort involved […]

Ten Things Your Kids Want You To Know About Divorce

Divorce hurts, how you behave during the divorce hurts most. They don’t need to know the details of why your marriage didn’t work out. […]

Six Things Judges Consider When Deciding Child Custody

The best interest of your children. Their best interest is the “polar star” that judges follow when making decisions. Judges are not interested in […]

The 13 Women You Really Don’t Want to Be

1. The woman who ignores the handwriting on the wall and instead of taking action to end her marriage waits until she comes home […]

6 Things You Can Do to Stay on the Divorce Judge’s Good Side

Whenever the judge talks, you listen. Even if the judge interrupts you, stop talking immediately and listen. Only one person can talk at a […]

Eight Key Differences Between Custody and Adoption

Custody does not terminate the parental rights of the parents. In adoption cases the parents rights have been legally terminated. Custody is never permanent. […]

Twelve Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Fighting for Custody

1. What would my child want me to do? Don’t assume you know the answer to this question. Depending on your child’s age and […]

20 Pieces of Information You Should Collect Before You Approach Your Spouse About Ending Your Marriage.

This information should include originals or copies of the following: Your spouse’s social security number. Your spouse’s driver’s license number. Your most recent income […]

15 Legal Terms You Should Know

Action A court proceeding one person brings against another person. This term is used interchangeably with legal action, case, cause, suit or lawsuit. Pro se […]