A legal guardian is a person who is legally responsible for making decisions on behalf of someone else, often a child or an elderly individual who the court has determined is no longer able to make decisions on their own. Becoming a legal guardian is a major undertaking because it means becoming fully and legally […]
If you are in the process of a divorce, alimony may be something that you have to deal with. Alimony, often called spousal support, is usually ordered by the court when one spouse makes a significant amount of money more than the other spouse. This payment helps equalize the overall financial status of each person. […]
If you’re planning your will, ready to create a trust, or want to put other estate planning documents in place, you should work with an attorney who is experienced in this area. There are a number of reasons why you should turn to an estate planning attorney instead of trying to put together these documents […]
Even though the pandemic appears to be wrapping up, its effect on the world is still being strongly felt. One of those effects is on the court system. While some trials have continued to be done in person, many have moved online. Virtual court has become much more commonplace than it once was, and while […]
Getting ready for a divorce is never easy. Even if both you and your spouse agree that the marriage is over, there are still a lot of feelings to process and legal steps to take. That’s why being prepared for court can help make the process a little easier. It can reduce the time it […]
