In the case, In Re Marriage of Walker, unpublished opinion of District 6 (Filed January 10, 2012), the Court answered …

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Considering the possibility of a looming divorce is daunting no matter what the details of the situation are. There are …

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Not all marital dissolution cases require the services of a Forensic Accountant. However, many of the more complicated cases in …

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The short answer is ‘more than you may think‣. Consider the case of In Re Marriage of Holtemann. In this …

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How Do I Purchase My Own Home?   Do I Need Great Credit?   Do I Need a Large Down …

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Many members of the public are familiar with a part of family law called “Discovery”. These are rights to obtain …

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Divorce Think Financially Not Emotionally – Jeffrey A Landers   Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’re a woman …

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For many families, pets are family members present in holiday cards and cared for as faithful companions.  On the other …

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This economy has seen courts dealing more frequently with the question of which spouse receives the house or sale proceeds, …

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In a recent case, Husband and Wife were married in July 1985 and separated in March 2007. In what was …

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