Most people know that lying is a bad idea, especially when it occurs in a court of law. As such, you'd likely make a point of telling the truth if you were ever involved in a legal issue. This plan can quickly evaporate, however, if you were to be in a child support hearing after a divorce. Such hearing can be heated, and given that a lot of money can be on the line, it can be easy to misrepresent yourself with the goal of protecting your financial interests.
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All lawyers have a "success rate." It is the standard by which they are measured and it represents their ability to win cases. Regardless of your situation, you want a lawyer who has a really high success rate. However, in terms of a divorce attorney, that success rate is measured quite a bit differently from other lawyers.
Not in Terms of Completed Divorces
Divorce lawyers will always succeed in helping you get a divorce.
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Traditionally, divorcing couples had only a few choices when it came to dealing with the family home during a divorce. Often, one party bought out the other (using money or concessions) or the home was sold and any profits divided between the two. Nowadays, the price of real estate and rising interest rates on mortgages have some people getting creative with their housing issues during divorce. Read on to learn more.
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You thought you were being careful when you veered to the side of the road to check your truck's engine, since smoke was spewing out from the hood. You even turned your emergency flashers on to alert other motorists to your location. Unfortunately, these measures were not effective if your truck was struck by another driver. Now what do you do, especially since the other driver is threatening a lawsuit and your boss is on the verge of firing you?
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Those who are thinking of adoption have a few common concerns. Here are some of those concerns, and what you should do about them:
Parental Reclamation
One of the constant dangers of open adoption is the issue of reclamation, which is the idea that the birth parent will one day come back for their child. Imagine living with your adopted child, not knowing if or when their natural mother will want to reclaim the child one day.
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