Family Law Archives - The Legal Minds

Battling For Custodianship Of Your Child(ren) In A Divorce Case

Posted on April 23, 2014 by legalminds

In a divorce case, it is important to arrange the custody of children. It is important for both parties to not presume that the woman will always get custody. Instead, judges determine which party will provide the best environment for the children. If parents have already agreed who gets custody, the judge will take this into consideration as well. If…

Can You Manage A Divorce Without Hiring A Divorce Lawyer?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Andrea Xavier

It is actually possible to get a divorce without an attorney. In doing so, you will make yourself Pro Se litigant. People become Pro Se litigant for a variety of reasons. Let’s first take a look at what these reasons are, before determining whether or not it is a good idea. The majority of people for not hiring a lawyer…

The Divorce Process: 4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

Going through divorce can be a painful process without a divorce lawyer. Luckily, you can enlist in the help of a good attorney to make the process a bit less painful. However, before hiring any attorney you need to gather specific information. After all, you want to ensure you’re hiring someone who is experienced, affordable, and has your best interests…

Gaining an Understanding of What Family Law Is

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

Family law is an area of the law that comprises all of the legal issues that families become entangled in and must face. Examples of these include divorce, child support, custody, spousal support, adoptions, asset and liability division, paternity, child neglect, and termination of parental rights. Attorneys who work in family law assess and advise their clients on what their…

Family Lawyer – A Look at the Field

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

Few attorneys practice a general sort of law that encompasses any and all cases. While there are larger firms that may house departments for nearly every field, most individual attorneys tend to specialize. A family lawyer specializes in a field relevant to personal and domestic life, usually in the civil realm as opposed to the criminal one. The responsibility of…

Divorce Lawyer – Don’t Attempt to Resolve Matters on Your Own

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

Dealing with a separation is hard enough when it is just you and your ex involved. But when there are children and a large amount of assets that need to be taken care of, you don’t want to leave anything up to chance. Divorce situations tend to bring out the worst in people, even in the most amicable of separations….

Divorce Lawyer – What Should You Find Out Before Hiring A Firm?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

There are plenty of lawyers to choose from, so you should have no problem finding a divorce lawyer. However, the process may become overwhelming if you are not sure exactly what you are looking for in a legal representative. Get a head start on narrowing down your choices by asking a few questions. You should first find out whether the…

Why a Divorce Attorney Should Have Compassion

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

One of the things that many people are taught when they go into the work force is to be professional at all times. They are taught to act this way even when customers or clients become unruly and just plain difficult to deal with. In some cases, professionals are even taught to show little emotion. This is especially true for…

Picking a Family Law Attorney

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

Family law is a branch of the law that is concerned with all of the legal issues that are connected to a family. For instance family law involves marriage, divorce, custody of children, child support, adoption and domestic violence. Dealing with problems within your family can cause a maelstrom of emotions and finding an attorney who can help you get…

Going Through a Divorce With Children: Hire a Child Custody Lawyer

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Andrea Xavier

If you are going through a really nasty split and you and your spouse are fighting over who gets everything, don’t be surprised if you end up fighting over the kids too. Everyone knows that even though people get married with no intentions of ever breaking up, divorce happens. Sometimes people change so much that they lose site of the…