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How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

One of the most hated things about permanent alimony is that they can hang around the paying spouse (more…)

Jason CheungJun 29, 2018

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

Unlike criminal matters, the law generally does not recognize a constitutional right to a free court (more…)

Ken LaManceDec 22, 2011

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Parents who make child support payments are also responsible for covering any uninsured medical and (more…)

Jay RiveraMay 26, 2010

Forfeiting or Removing Paternity Rights

Parenthood is unusual in that there is no formal requirement or training to become a parent. Nine mo (more…)

Jason CheungFeb 24, 2025

Proposed Alabama Bill Would Give Volunteer Unmarried Fathers more Child Custody Rights

Proposed Alabama Bill Would Give Volunteer Unmarried Fathers more Chil...

Paternity is not fair for the genders. Women are typically awarded custody of the child while some m (more…)

Jason CheungMar 14, 2025

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Mike Weirsky has hit the jackpot. He won $273 million from this month’s Mega Millions. The stay-at (more…)

Jason CheungMar 18, 2019

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

"I, take you, for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for (more…)

Jason CheungSep 20, 2017

Is Child Support Equal Between Mothers and Fathers?

Child support is designed to equalize the financial burden of separated parents. Child support is ca (more…)

Jason CheungOct 30, 2024

Enforcing a Verbal Contract to Share Lottery Winnings

What if you entered into an oral agreement with someone to share lottery winnings in the event that (more…)

Roxanne MinottJun 18, 2015

Gay and Trans Panic Defense No Longer Viable in Michigan

Michigan has banned the gay panic defense from its criminal trials. The gay panic defense is when a (more…)

Jason CheungAug 26, 2024

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How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Forfeiting or Removing Paternity Rights

Forfeiting or Removing Paternity Rights

Proposed Alabama Bill Would Give Volunteer Unmarried Fathers more Child Custody Rights

Proposed Alabama Bill Would Give Volunteer Unmarried Fathers more Chil...

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

Is Child Support Equal Between Mothers and Fathers?

Is Child Support Equal Between Mothers and Fathers?

Enforcing a Verbal Contract to Share Lottery Winnings

Enforcing a Verbal Contract to Share Lottery Winnings

Gay and Trans Panic Defense No Longer Viable in Michigan

Gay and Trans Panic Defense No Longer Viable in Michigan

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