Could you become the next victim of abuse?Domestic abuse does discriminate in age or gender.Like so many women I did not believe that it could happen to me.I thought my education and background would save me from domestic abuse.I was wrong however.In my book "Be Careful Who You Marry" I re......[Read More]

Changing the name you were given at birth may not be as complicated as you might think. Each state has laws by which an adult with a clean criminal history may initiate a name change through the courts and have a formal decree entered. If you are unsure of what paperwork to file for a legal name cha......[Read More]

Kansas law deals with various aspects of marriage.marriage image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comThe law governing marriages in Kansas are found in Chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes, which is the compilation of laws dealing with domestic relations. The laws address issues such as what.........[Read More]

Are you dating an abuser? The 5 signs that your boyfriend may be an abuser waiting to explode on you.......[Read More]

The signs of domestic violence far too often elude us until they come knocking on our door. And once it enters your home, you may find you are too close and "You can't see the forest for the trees." Prevention is the cure for domestic violence and education IS prevention. Read on to l......[Read More]

Your divorce is final and you're ready to begin life anew. But first you must achieve one initial step before the journey begins: changing your last name. Changing your last name can be as simple as adding a sentence in your divorce decree or filing initial paperwork after the fact. But knowing what......[Read More]

Carnal knowledge is a legal term used to describe sexual interaction. The term in the past has had a number of different meanings and variety of jurisdictions. In the modern era, it is used to describe a number of sexual acts or relationships that are legislated by various governments across the wor......[Read More]

The Ontario Family Law Act includes provisions that apply to couples who are living in a common-law relationship. It deals with property rights when a cohabiting couple separates, as well as support for a former partner and any minor children.......[Read More]

An annulment differs from a divorce in that the court will virtually "erase" the marriage from any records as if it never took place. Under Section 552.2 of the Michigan Code, marriages induced by fraud may be deemed void without any decree of divorce or other legal process. The annulment statute d......[Read More]

Premarital counseling can be conducted in several different settings: privately with individual couples, in small groups or through large seminars. Group sessions of five to 10 couples allow the facilitator to administer games and create a more relaxed atmosphere, helping couples to get better acqua......[Read More]

Law makers in Massachusetts last year passed a law that allows GPS monitoring devices to be utilized to help combat violations of protective orders in their state.It was reported today in the Chicago Tribune and on-line news sources that Illinois is following in the footsteps of Massachusetts! Bravo......[Read More]

A marriage can be annulled for various reasons.wedding image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comAn annulment is different from a divorce in that it legally makes the marriage as if it never occurred. An annulment occurs when a court declares that a marriage never existed and was invalid from.........[Read More]

The "you're crazy," "she's sick," "he's psycho" is a pattern that I have come to recognize as diagnostic in abusive relationships. Here are some tips for domestic violence survivors to parse out truth from fiction.......[Read More]

Section 750 of the Illinois Adoption Act allows for parents of a minor child to voluntarily terminate parental rights for the purpose of adoption. In most cases, only written consent and an affidavit filed with the court is all that is required. However, when prospective adoptive parents are not ava......[Read More]

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) licenses are necessary with most contractors and government agencies for anyone working in this field. Because of the dangers of electrical fire, carbon monoxide poisoning and other hazards, it's necessary to have the right people working on the job.......[Read More]

Domestic partnership status does not confer the same benefits as marriage.wedding ring image by Andrzej Wlodarczyk from Fotolia.comA study conducted by the Williams Institute and Center for American Progress in 2007 concluded that employees with partner benefits pay on average $1,069 more.........[Read More]

The Probate Court in Ohio monitors the guardianship program. If you are a guardian in Ohio, you are subject to periodic reviews by the court. You can resign or sign over guardianship with the permission of the court. If you resign, guardianship will resume to the court until a new guardian is appo......[Read More]

A civil annulment of a marriage is a legal invalidation of marriage. Annulment is different from divorce, dissolution or legal separation. When filing for a civil annulment of marriage the petitioner must provide a reason why the marriage was invalid, or defective, from its inception. After a civil ......[Read More]

Domestic Violence is prevalent in our society. Statistically most people are in contact with a victim of domestic Violence.......[Read More]

The best way to deal with a cheater in a divorce depends on the laws in your state. Some states are no-fault, and infidelity is not a factor when determining alimony or the division of assets. Some states consider a specific cause of action in the divorce, such as infidelity. Some no-fault states ha......[Read More]