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Modifying a Custody Agreement Based on a Change in Circumstances

Before spouses can part ways, they are required to establish a thorough child custody agreement that represents their child’s best interests. Custody is determined by a variety of factors, including the child’s relationship with each parent, and each parent’s ability to provide a safe and stable home for the child. If parents can’t make these important decisions on their own, they can turn to the ...

Adopting Your New Spouse’s Children: What You Need to Know

Adoption is a wonderful legal process that can bring your new family together. By adopting your new spouse’s children, you can establish a formal connection that promotes emotional security and stability. Once the adoption process is complete, you will have the same parental rights and obligations as a birth parent. However, the consent of both biological parents is needed for the adoption to ...

Filing a Motion to Suppress

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense and there are doubts surrounding an important piece of evidence, it may be possible to get it excluded from the trial. A motion of suppress evidence is a request by a defendant that the judge omits certain evidence from the courtroom. The main issue is the admissibility of evidence obtained by law enforcement, rather than whether you are guilty or ...

Why You Should Make a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement, also known as a “prenup,” is a written contract signed by a couple prior to entering a marriage. It typically covers property division in the event that couples divorce . Most couples will create one if they own real estate property, own a substantial amount of assets, and has children from a previous marriage. The following are the common benefits of a prenuptial ...