Community property, which encompasses all the possessions that a married couple share, comes into play in many divorces today. A big part of any divorce is division of property, and community property laws make the rules for that division very clear. Here is everything you need to know about community property as it relates to divorce.
The Community Property States
You may sometimes hear people refer to “community property states,” meaning US states that have the community property law in place.…
When there is a question as to who a child’s father is, there are circumstances that can arise to make a legal ruling necessary. The court is therefore put in the position of making this determination and then deciding on issues related to child support. Keep in mind though, that today it is simply a matter of a DNA test to confirm a child’s paternity to a 99.9 percent degree of accuracy.…
When it comes to your estate, you will want to be sure your family members or good friends receive the items that you choose to leave behind. The most effective way, to make this happen, is by creating the last will and testament and being precise with it. This will be filed with the court in your jurisdiction and must be followed. Knowing the items to include in your will may help you during this process:…
