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Divorce and separation
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- Divorce proceedings
- Alimony and spousal maintenance
- Community and separate property division
Prenupital and postnuptial agreements
Secure your future with our expert postnuptial and prenuptial agreement services.
- Customized agreement drafting
- Spousal support and maintenance terms
- Inheritance and estate planning integration
Child custody and support
Child custody arrangements, support calculations, and legal decision-making, focusing on the best outcomes for your children.
- Child custody and parenting time
- Legal decision-Making
- Child support
Guardianship
Ensure the safety and well-being of your loved ones with our expert guardianship services
- Personalized legal guidance
- Tailored guardianship plans
- Court representation
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Attorney Denisse Ramos, is a committed legal professional with a unique blend of military and legal expertise. As a United States Army Combat Veteran and a member of the Nevada Army National Guard, she brings a strategic and dedicated approach to family and corporate law.
Attorney Julianne M. Kinsey, a New York State- licensed attorney specializing in immigration law. Her practice is distinguished by a deep understanding of the complexities of immigration processes, combined with a heartfelt commitment to her clients.
Attorney Jeff D. Harris is renowned for his expertise in business, construction, and family law litigation. With a career spanning over four decades, he merges extensive legal knowledge with practical insights into these diverse fields.
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FAQs
What is the difference between divorce and legal separation?
Divorce: This is the legal termination of a marriage. Once the divorce is finalized, both parties are legally single and free to remarry. Divorce involves the division of marital assets and debts, as well as arrangements for child custody, support, and alimony.
Legal Separation: This allows a couple to live apart while remaining legally married. It involves similar legal processes to divorce, such as dividing assets and determining custody and support arrangements. However, because the marriage is not legally dissolved, neither party can remarry unless they later obtain a divorce.
Is a pre-nuptial agreement legally binding in all states?
A pre-nuptial agreement is generally legally binding in all states, but its enforceability can vary depending on state laws and specific circumstances. To be legally binding, a pre-nuptial agreement typically must meet the following criteria:
- Voluntary Agreement: Both parties must enter into the agreement voluntarily, without coercion or duress.
Full Disclosure: Both parties must fully disclose their financial assets, liabilities, and income.
Fair and Reasonable Terms: The terms of the agreement must be fair and not unconscionable at the time of signing. - Independent Legal Counsel: It is advisable for both parties to have independent legal representation to ensure their interests are protected.
Proper Execution: The agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties, typically in the presence of a notary or witnesses, as required by state law.
Do grandparents have legal rights to visit their grandchildren?
Grandparents’ legal rights to visit their grandchildren depend on state laws and specific circumstances:
- State Laws: Each state has different laws regarding grandparents’ visitation rights.
- Best Interests of the Child: Courts consider if visitation benefits the child’s emotional well-being and development.
- Parental Objection: Grandparents must show that denying visitation harms the child, especially if parents object.
- Existing Relationship: A strong pre-existing relationship with the grandchild increases the likelihood of granted visitation.
- Exceptional Circumstances: Situations like the death of a parent or prior cohabitation with the grandchild can strengthen the case for visitation.
What are the different types of child custody arrangements?
Legal Custody:
- Sole Legal Custody: One parent makes major decisions about the child’s welfare.
- Joint Legal Custody: Both parents share decision-making responsibilities.
Physical Custody:
- Sole Physical Custody: The child lives primarily with one parent; the other may have visitation rights.
- Joint Physical Custody: The child splits time between both parents.
- Bird’s Nest Custody: The child stays in one home, and parents alternate living there with the child.
Custody arrangements are customized based on the child’s best interest.
What are the different types of adoption?
- Domestic Adoption: Adopting a child from within your country.
- International Adoption: Adopting a child from another country.
- Foster Care Adoption: Adopting a child from the foster care system.
- Relative (Kinship) Adoption: Adopting a child who is a relative.
- Stepparent Adoption: A stepparent adopts their spouse’s child.
- Open Adoption: Adoptive and birth parents maintain some contact.
- Closed Adoption: No contact between birth and adoptive parents after the adoption.
Each type has specific legal requirements and processes.
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