One of the great misconceptions of the pre-nuptial agreement is that, as a legally binding contract, once everything has been signed “on the dotted line,” this means that the document can no longer be questioned or contested. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. While a pre-nup is indeed designed to lock down certain things, and a provide some structure and certainty in the event of a divorce, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be contested.
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A Pre-Nuptial Agreement Isn’t Iron Clad
One of the things that many divorce lawyers will tell you is the importance of having a prenuptial agreement in place and signed by both partners. We’d love to believe that a marriage, once begun, really will last “till death do us part,” but statistically, it’s already a well-known fact that not every marriage comes to an end this way, and a significant number are resolved through a divorce.
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Same-Sex Marriage: What are the Advantages?
For more than two years now, everyone in the United States benefits from the right to enter into a same-sex marriage partnership. While getting married may not suit everyone — and some may not be ready to do that with their current partners — there are some genuine benefits to marriage for gay couples.
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Divorce & Adopted Children
For many children, a divorce often becomes a traumatic signpost of youth. However, for children who are adopted, especially if they weren’t adopted as infants, this effect can be magnified, and it can become a much more difficult, formative experience, especially if there are disagreements about child custody that result in a legal battle.
What Should I Consider When Making a Parenting Plan?
You will have so many options available for planning your child custody arrangements that it may be difficult to land on the perfect plan for you and your family. You’ll also need to balance your own wants and wishes, with those of your ex, and the best interests of your children.
It could help to have a checklist to consider when making your parenting plan.
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Is The Michigan Child Custody Case Legal?
Recently, one of the most disturbing child custody cases in American legal history took place. A rapist was awarded joint custody of the child he fathered when he raped a 12 year old girl. This is exactly the kind of nightmare scenario that Zitomer Law works hard to help its clients avoid.
Are You Prepared to Tell Your Child About Your Divorce?
Telling your child about your divorce is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. Even so, you don’t want to hide from this conversation. You need to attack it head on, as that’s the best way to ensure that your son or daughter is on the same page as the process moves forward.
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Are You Unable to Afford Your Child Support Payments?
As hard as you try to make your child support payments in full and on time, there could come a point when you realize that this is no longer possible.
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Helpful Information About A Grandparent’s Rights In Pennsylvania
Becoming a grandparent can completely change a person’s outlook on life. These little bundles of joy can make even the roughest and toughest personality soft and loving. Grandparents often go out of their way, bending over backward, to spoil their grandchildren rotten, and along the way, they create a strong and lasting bond. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that may cause these relationships to become fractured.
Are My Alimony Payments Tax Deductable?
Most Pennsylvania spouses who are paying alimony are not entirely excited by the idea. Even if you can understand the logic behind the court’s decisions — or if you can see why the law requires it — alimony payments can feel like a significant financial burden.
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