Stepparent adoption is the most common form of adoption in the United States. Once the adoption is finalized, the stepparent assumes full financial and legal responsibility for his or her […]
Adopting a Grown-Up: Top Three Reasons for Adult Adoption
While the vast majority of adoptions involve adults adopting children, all states have laws that permit “adult adoption,” in which a person 18 or older is adopted by another adult […]
Maximize Your Adoption Tax Credit in 2011
If you are adopting a child in 2011, be sure you are in the best position to take full advantage of the expanded adoption tax credit. A small investment in […]
Seven Tips for Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
Regardless of how long you have been married, negotiating a settlement is the most important part of the divorce process. Although it is no easy task, working with your spouse […]
Top Ten Child Support Myths
Child support disputes can bring out the worst in many parents, conjuring images of greedy ex-spouses and children who are used as pawns in games of parental posturing and revenge. […]
Know the Risks of “D-I-Y” Divorce
“Do it yourself” divorce is fraught with risks – even if your case is “simple” and both parties agree on all issues regarding division of property, support, and child custody […]
Don’t Let Your Social Networking Activities Undermine Your Divorce Negotiations
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, in the past five years 81% of its members have represented clients in cases involving evidence from social networking sites, such as […]