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What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

5 Step Guide For Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse will cause you to question your own sanity. This is your guide to leaving the narcissist and recoverying from the abuse.

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

Why Hire an Attorney for Child Support Problems

Even though you and your spouse are no longer married, your children still need to be cared for. You may have the responsibility of t...

Thinking of Adopting? 10 Celebrity Adoption Quotes You Need To Read

Here are 10 quotations by celebrities with an adoption connection that have raised awareness and given hopeful parents encouragement with their own journey.

What Divorced Retirees Should Know About Social Security

If you were married for more than 10 years and got divorced, you may still be entitled to a half share of your spouse's monthly Social Security benefits.

13 Reasons Men And Women Ask Their Spouses For Divorce

"There were no warning signs and now he only 'loves me as a friend.'"

Can an inheritance affect child support obligation?

Can an inheritance affect child support obligation? - Family Law - Seder & Chandler, LLP

What are maintenance payments after a divorce?

Judges first consider a set of factors to decide whether or not to order maintenance (formerly known as "spousal support" or "alimony"). If they decide to order it, there is a formula for deciding how much the payer must pay, and how long they must pay it for.

Do We Need An Attorney To Sort Out Child Support?

My wife and I came to an agreement regarding visitation and how much child support I should pay. Once it is time for us to get a divorce, is it necessary for us to hire an attorney?

My ex wife and have a QDRO, very simple. Divorc

How is a Child Support Order Modified?

Child support is calculated off of a standard formula as set forth by the State of California but can be modified under certain circumstances.

I Lost My Job. How Am I Supposed to Pay Child Support Now?

What happens if you lose your job and have to pay child support? Learn how to modify a child support order with attorneys LaFevor & Slaughter in Knoxville TN.

Alimony and Tax Reform: What You and Your Clients Need to Know Now

Help your clients understand how tax reform affects their options for alimony payments.

Can I Deduct Child Support on My Taxes?

Is child support tax-deductible? In the same vein, is alimony tax-deductible? While the dissolution of a marriage is undoubtedly personally difficult and emotionally draining, there’s no doubt that it can also create a strain on a person’s finances. And, it...

Paying Alimony: How Long Can It Continue?

If you’re ordered to pay alimony, how long can that order continue? The answer varies by state, with some still allowing courts to order lifetime alimony. But those orders are becoming less common, as alimony reform has brought down sweeping...

Splitting Parenting Expenses After a Divorce: 3 Helpful Tips

A divorce can be extremely hard on not only the couple, but on any kids they have together as well. Even if