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Why is it important to establish paternity?

Co-creating the life of a child can bring inexpressible joy. With that joy, however, comes a long list of responsibilities and obligations. These parental responsibilities are easier to satisfy when committed parents work together. While the identity of the birth mother is always unquestionable, establishing paternity, or the identity of the birth father, isn’t always so easy. In the state…

7 Mediation Steps

1. Be prepared to compromise and come to an agreement, not win It goes without saying that bad feelings often accompany divorcing couples. There can be a sense of wanting to get even, to win, or to be repaid for the sadness you’ve experienced as a result of the marriage. Many divorcing individuals want to find a sense of fairness…

Don’t view divorce as a failure

Many people think of divorce as a type of failure. The marriage would’ve been a success, but getting divorced means that the marriage failed. This is how they look at it and, sometimes, it is why they put off getting divorced even when it is what they want. But it is a mistake to look at divorce in this light.…

Who gets the dog in a divorce?

Divorce can be rough for people, but at least they have their four-legged furry friend by their side to comfort them during their hardest times. That is until it was questioned who will get the dog after divorce. This can be greatly upsetting for someone who spent their entire life with their dog or their children are bonded to them.…

Is your spouse hiding assets in your divorce?

When you file for divorce, you have a lot of things to consider and work through. One part that is often difficult for couples is the process of dividing their assets. When you first get started with asset division, you must list all your assets and debts. The same is true for your spouse. The only way to ensure that…

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