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• Are You An Unmarried Father Seeking Custody Of Your Child? Keep These Four Tips In Mind

  14 December 2015

  As an unmarried father who wants custody of your child, you might not be sure what you need to do. Here are some tips to help you make a good case for yourself in family court. Prove Paternity Before you do anything else, you need to prove that you are the father of your child. Your name might be on their birth certificate, but because you are unmarried, you might have to show that you are biologically your child's father before you seek custody.

• Beyond Divorce: Three Types Of Cases For Which A Family Lawyer Provides Representation

  27 November 2015

  When you think of a family lawyer, you probably think about divorce and child custody. While this is certainly true, family lawyers can and often do provide representation for other types of cases between family members or for special needs family members. Here are some of the other types of cases that a family lawyer can represent, if you have need of these services. Guardianship over Adults and Children If you are a relative that would like to take custody of children related to you (e.

• Preparing Yourself For Your Deposition

  9 November 2015

  If you're entering into a personal injury suit, you'll likely have to give a deposition. A deposition is a pre-trial statement, given under oath, with representatives from both parties present to witness the testimony. The judge assigned to the case won't be there yet—but a court reported is typically hired to take a transcript of the statements. The formal setting of the deposition, when combined with the stakes of the personal injury suit, create a difficult, nerve-wracking time for the plaintiff.

• A Quick Guide To Probate

  21 October 2015

  If you recently lost a loved one and are dealing with their will, then you have likely come across something known as probate. However, you might not know exactly what probate is or how it works. To help you get a better idea of how the process works, here is a quick guide to the subject: What is probate? Probate is a specific legal process which ideally results in a will being given legitimacy by the government.

• Your Mentally Ill Relative Has Been Arrested—Four Things You Can Do to Help

  9 October 2015

  If a loved one with a mental health condition has been arrested, you may wonder what you can do to help them. There several things you can do to make the experience more endurable for them. 1. Inform the Jail Administration and Arrange for Treatment/Medication First you will want to contact the jail and talk to an official there to let them know about your relative's psychiatric disorder and its symptoms.