| Gifts to Grandchildren |
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| Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren gifts. Giving gifts to grandchildren is also advantageous for the grandparents' estate because it may reduce the overall size of the estate and lower the estate tax burden. More... |
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| Common Reasons for a Premarital Agreement |
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| A premarital agreement, or prenuptial agreement, is a written contract between persons who intend to be married. The agreement defines the property rights of the spouses. There are many reasons to make a premarital agreement. More... |
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| Legal Malpractice and Divorce |
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| In divorce actions legal malpractice may occur. If a client suspects that her attorney is liable for malpractice, she may file a civil malpractice action against the attorney or may file a complaint with the State Bar Association. More... |
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| Adoption and Safe Families Act - Termination of Parental Rights |
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| The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) requires a state to file a petition to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if: More... |
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| Alimony and Spousal Support |
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| Alimony, spousal support, or maintenance is the payment of support from one party to another in order to keep the receiving party in the lifestyle that they were accustomed to during the course of their marriage. More... |
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