Blog Posts in 2011
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Posted on Dec 28, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Are you in the process of getting divorced and have children with your spouse? If so, you have more to worry about than hurt feelings and property division. When it comes to children, you will need to ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Have you been living with your partners for years? If so, you may qualify for common law marriage. Depending on what state you live in, the laws regarding a common law marriage can vary. However, the ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Are you considering joint child custody ? If so, you need to understand how it works and what will be expected of you in the future. While both parents may want and be able to afford joint custody, it ...
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Posted on Nov 29, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
If you are a stay-at-home mom discussing the possibility of divorce with your spouse, you may be worried and fearful of your future. While some mothers believe that they will be able to maintain their ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Although a civilian divorce and a military divorce are often similar in procedure, the process can become seriously complicated when children are involved in both cases. As with any child custody ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Studies show that the number of couples that choose to live together without getting married has tripled over the past two decades. Depending on what state you reside in, you may or may not be ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Nobody wants to think about their marriage ending before they have even walked down the aisle, but signing a prenuptial agreement is not as scary as it may sound. While prenuptial agreements are often ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Are you considering divorce ? Do you have children? If you answered yes to both questions, then you need to understand what the term "sole legal custody " means. When you have sole legal ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
After most divorces involving children, it is typical for both parents to want to remain involved in their children's lives regardless of who retains primary custody. However, the ability to ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Various types of alimony can be awarded in different states and under different circumstances. One type of alimony, or spousal support, is known as rehabilitative alimony. Rehabilitative alimony is ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Orders that arise out of divorce proceedings are typically considered contempt issues. This means that the order is not enacted to repay a debt but rather to guarantee continuing support or equitable ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
When it comes to child custody cases, courts across the country work on the same principle: judges must consider what is in the best interests of the child, even if it inconveniences the parents. ...
Continue reading "Remain Amicable during Child Custody Proceedings" »
Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
While divorce can affect both parties financially, studies show that women tend to be hit harder afterward. For this reason, if you are a woman, before you finalize your divorce you need to not only ...
Continue reading "Finance Tips for Women Going Through Divorce" »
Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
When it comes to the matter of divorce, an uncontested divorce is the ideal situation. An uncontested divorce can occur when both spouses agree that divorce is in their best interest and would like to ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Under ideal circumstances, grandparents would get to visit their children as often as they like, but if for whatever reason a person denies grandparents visitation of their grandchildren, grandparents ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
A number of factors are considered when trying to determine whether or not a relationship qualifies as cohabitation. In general, a couple that cohabitates should live and act in much the same way that ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Even if you are the legal parent of a child, you may not be awarded sole custody. The judge will always base his/her judgment on what is best for the child, which may not always be what is best for ...
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Posted on Oct 11, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Americans are not the only ones dealing with divorce woes these days. According to a recent study released in Canada, the financial impacts of divorce can be nearly as severe as the emotional impacts. ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
When you have children, getting divorced is much more than just two people separating their lives. You will need to focus your energy instead on what type of child custody you will petition for, as ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Did you know that there is an alternative to fighting over child support in court? Rather than spending hours and a great deal of money on your case, you can visit a child support mediation ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
While creating a parenting plan can be difficult, modifying one can be even more troublesome. However, it is possible to seek a modification of parenting plan under the right circumstances. In order ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
According to police reports, a woman in Florida lost her life at the hands of her abuser. While it had been known that she was in an abusive relationship, her friends and family felt helpless and were ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
While you may be familiar with the terms " child custody " and " child support ", you may not have heard about a parenting plan before. This is an important document that can make ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
Although changing a child support order can be difficult and time-consuming, it is possible under the right circumstances. No matter what state you reside in, child support orders are determined based ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 By Hutchinson Law
If you are considering a separation from your spouse, you may also be curious about whether divorce mediation is the right choice for you. Before you decide to take the mediation road, you should ...
Continue reading "The Truth About Divorce Mediation" »
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