3 Ways To Deal With The Hurdles Of A Military Divorce

Posted on: 16 March 2016

Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough, but finding out that your spouse has left you when you were overseas serving your country can be even more difficult to handle. Now, you are stuck trying to figure things out while dealing with being on a temporary leave and facing going back overseas. To help you get through your divorce case as quickly and painlessly as possible, here are a couple of ways to deal with all of the hurdles of a military divorce.
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Understanding Child Custody For Grandparents

Posted on: 16 March 2016

If you are the grandparent of a child who needs some guidance and protection, and they are currently not in a good situation at home, it may be prudent to file for custody. While every situation is different, there are circumstances when the courts will deem the grandparents fit to become the sole guardian of their grandchildren. If you are currently dealing with the possibility of filing for custody, here are some things the court will take into consideration.
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When The Lie Is Over: Separating From A Transgendered Spouse

Posted on: 11 March 2016

Nothing can prepare you for the shock of being confronted by a spouse that suddenly reveals that they have been assigned the wrong gender at birth and that they wish to live as a different gender. Feelings of shock and betrayal are intermingled by the enormity of the deception, and may often lead to anger and a desire for revenge. This is not good for anyone involved, especially if their are children involved.
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Typical Fees for Legally Changing Your Name

Posted on: 22 July 2015

The law does not bar you from changing your name. If you feel like adopting a new name, you can just start using it as long as it's in line with the name-change restrictions. This route won't cost you any money. However, you will agree that such an informal name change isn't convenient. You will be introducing yourself with a different name from the one in your official documents or even property deeds.
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