Divorce Decree Modification
A divorce decree modification may be possible because of a number of reasons such as a change in the circumstances of the parties. Read further for more information on divorce decree modifications....
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Effect of Divorce on Life Insurance
Upon divorce, it is important to review the beneficiary designations on existing life insurance policies and make any necessary changes. This may depend upon the financial obligations between the part...
Am I bound by an arbitration clause in a preprinted contract?
Usually, you are going to be bound by an arbitration clause, even if the agreement or the clause itself wasn't expressly negotiated. Arbitration clauses have become very common and courts, on the whol...
Is homeschooling expensive?
Discussion of factors that can make homeschooling expensive or inexpensive....
Can I have the custody arrangement changed if I feel my ex is not providing proper care?
When a court makes a custody arrangement, the terms of that arrangement will not be changed unless there is a good reason to adjust the arrangement. If you believe your ex is not providing proper care...
Do I have to inform my child’s estranged biological father that we’re moving states?
If you are not married to your child's father, do not have an official custody arrangement set up by the court, and there is no support being paid, you may not necessarily have to inform the father th...
Can the prosecution use statements made to a juvenile detention hall employee in court?
A juvenile is not guaranteed confidentiality if he or she talks to a juvenile hall employee or a juvenile probation officer. There may be an exception if the juvenile spoke to a mental health counselo...
Dividing Home Equity in Divorce
To calculate home equity so it can be divided during a divorce, the first step is to get the currently appraised value of the house by a qualified residential real estate appraiser less the mortgage a...
Must charges be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in juvenile cases?
Even though a juvenile defendant does not have a right to a jury trial and the consequences of being convicted are less severe than they would be if their case were tried in adult court, any charge ag...
If a minor is arrested, do they have the right to call their parents before making a statement?
As a juvenile, whether or not you are entitled to have a parent present when questioned by the police may depend on the state in which you were arrested. The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-inc...
Can reviews be considered libel or slander?
A fair critique of a restaurant, movie, TV show, or theater play is generally not defamatory, even though the comments or criticism may be disparaging and may cause a loss of business or reputation. R...
What can I do to lessen my chances of being audited?
The IRS typically looks for discrepancies in the following: Schedule A (itemized deductions, Schedule C (profit or loss from a business) and Schedule F (profit or loss from a farm)....
If I bought my house last year will the property value be the same now?
Because of the methods used to assess home values, changes in similar properties will affect your property value as well. One property sale does not really determine market value. The price you paid f...
Do police have the right to enter a home if one spouse gives consent but the other does not?
Generally, law enforcement officers do not have the right to enter a house without a search warrant when the wife gives consent but the husband does not. The most pertinent case regarding this subject...
How are federal government contracts different from contracts between commercial firms?
A contract with the federal government has many similarities to a contract with a private commercial firm, but there are some distinct differences, too. Namely, government contracts for federal govern...
How do exclusions and limitations in an insurance policy affect my coverage?
An exclusion is an exception to the general statement of coverage contained in the policy. For example, an auto liability policy typically states that it will pay damages for bodily injury or property...
There has been a delay in the date escrow will close on the house we are selling. The buyers want to move in before the new escrow closing date. Is this a problem if they agree to pay rent?
There has been a delay in the date escrow will close on the house we are selling. The buyers want to move in before the new escrow closing date. Is this a problem if they agree to pay rent?...
What happens to my pension money if leave work and take another job?
What happens to my pension money if leave work and take another job?...
If an employee is a victim of harassment but it turns into a consensual relationship, is it still sexual harassment?
If an employee eventually engages in consensual sex with a person who has been harassing him or her, this does not negate the fact that the prior behavior may be considered harassment under sexual har...
Is it ever legal for an employer to hire based on gender, religion, age, etc.?
A company hiring construction workers, who must be able to lift and carry heavy objects can require candidates to be able to lift and carry objects of that weight, but cannot require the candidates to...
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