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What Does My Child Support Pay For?
As a divorce lawyer, I spend a lot of time talking about child support. A lot. It’s a topic of confusion and contention, but it doesn’t have to be. I think a lot of the child support issues family law attorneys confront are caused by a lack of information. That…
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Hourly Rate Changes And Retainer Agreements
I’ve done a lot of writing about attorney billing practices over the years. It’s no secret that I’d like to see more transparency around attorney billing. I believe family law, as an industry, has tested, if not lost, the public’s trust regarding the cost of representation. My concerns about flat…
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What Is Discernment Counseling
I have to admit, I wasn’t familiar with discernment counseling until earlier this year. In short, discernment counseling helps couples determine whether their marriage can be saved, whether both parties want it saved, and whether divorce is necessary. I think of it as a form of couples’ therapy that helps…
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What Happens If You Need to Pursue a Remedy After Your Divorce Is Final?
If you are officially divorced, you might feel as though you crossed the finish line in the longest race of your life. Go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief. You earned it. But no matter how skilled your lawyer was, how involved a client you were, and how careful…
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When Should You Introduce Children to a Significant Other?
Introducing a significant other to your kids is an important turning point, not only for your relationship with the person you are dating but also for your relationship with them. Deciding when the time is right to make an introduction will turn on many factors, which may include whether or…
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