| Elder Individuals and Social Security |
| Elder individuals are entitled to receive social security benefits upon turning the age of retirement, which is anywhere between 62 and 67 years of age, depending upon your circumstances and the year that the elder individual was born. Unfortunately for most retired workers the social security money received each month is not enough to live on. Currently, the maximum social security benefit that a retired worker may receive is $1,825 per month at age 65.More... |
| Same-Sex Marriages |
| A same-sex marriage is defined as a marriage between two individuals of the same gender. The issue of same-sex marriages is a hotly debated topic. In the most recent election in the United States, more than ten states voted to amend their state constitution's and define a marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Most other nations do not recognize same-sex marriages as legally valid, nor do they allow them to occur. More... |
| Divorce Proceedings |
| If spouses decide to divorce there are many things they must consider. First, whether or not they are going to seek separate or joint representation. If the divorce is uncontested, meaning neither party objects to it, then the spouses may seek joint representation. The spouses may also separate representation or represent themselves. However, if the divorce is contested the spouses may seek either joint or separate representation or may represent themselves. More... |
| Interspousal Tort Immunity |
| Interspousal tort immunity is the doctrine that bars tort suits between persons married to each other. The doctrine has its roots in the common-law principle that a married couple was one legal entity. More... |
| Types of School Discipline |
| There are numerous types of school discipline that may be imposed if a student engages in improper conduct. More... |
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Experienced representation in all areas of family law including mediation and collaborative practice. |
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