Divorce: Children with special needs
Divorce itself can be stressful, but child disability can create a more complicated situation. Every situation is different, but a lot of care has to be given to ensure that a child with special needs can live a safe happy life. Minoti Rajput of Friendship Circle states: “the ongoing challenges of
The millennial prenup: Playing it safe
It’s important to play it In this day and age, almost everybody has heard of a prenup. What is it, exactly? A prenup, or prenuptial agreement is a “written contract created by two people before they are married. A prenup typically lists all of the property each person owns (as well
What is family law
You might have heard the term “family law” before, but what does it entail and how does it apply to you? There are many angles to this type of law, the most common issues centering around divorce and child support. Rachel Pinder of Rush PR News gives great descriptions of the
Child custody what you need to know
Another area of the law we specialize in at Southern Oaks Law is child custody. The term joint custody can either refer to joint physical/legal custody or joint legal custody. In the unfortunate case of “shared custody agreements in case of parental alienation”, as stated by Neva Franklin of Business News Articles,
Choosing a divorce lawyer over online forms
It’s no secret that computers are becoming increasingly essential to numerous aspects of our lives. In this modern age of social media, we are using technology as a communication tool to interact with others. As you are reading this, you’re on either a desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Despite how
Divorce: Property problems and what to do
When a relationship ends, there are often more problem layers than appear on the surface. Property problems are among those layers. When a couple is doing financially well, they may decide to buy some real estate with their new boost of income. Of course, any type of investment carries some
Choosing a family law attorney
Choosing the best legal representative is critical to the success of your case. At Southern Oaks, one of our specialties is family law. This includes areas such as child custody, child support, divorce, and adoption. While advice and support is important from family members or friends, it’s especially important to
Family law: Trust an expert
Divorce, marriage, child support, and adoptions. These are all areas that fall into the category of family law. Like any painful or complicated matter, many try tackling these areas on their own. However, it’s important to confide in legal assistance when dealing with these matters. According to Diane Emery of Suburbia Unwrapped,
Gray Divorce: Eliminating Your Worries
Divorce, or the thought of a divorce, can happen at any age. Sometimes the longer someone is in a marriage, that person feels more risk in the possibility of ending the relationship. Gray divorce, according to McKinley Irvin Family Law, “refers to divorces involving spouses over the age of 50, and
Finances and divorce, three mistakes to avoid
Finances play one of the bigger, if not biggest role in a divorce settlement. Providing the correct financial information is critical to helping ensure the settlement and ruling is just and fair. As Bari Weinberger points out there are several steps to help you streamline and ease the divorce processes especially as