If you are a grandparent who has become concerned about losing contact with your grandchild, you should know that most states have rules and guidelines in place for ensuring that you are able to continue to have a relationship with your grandchild. Grandparents fill an important need when it comes to making sure that children are happy, safe and healthy, and under certain circumstances grandparents have the right to take legal steps to ensure visitation time.
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A civil annulment is an alternative to divorce that may be right for you. Below is a general overview of an annulment, including what a civil annulment is, who can get one, what the benefits of one are, and how a divorce attorney can help you.
What is a Civil Annulment and Who Can Get One?
Just like divorce, an annulment is a dissolution of a marriage. Unlike a divorce, however, a civil annulment makes it as if the marriage never occurred which is why it's more difficult to obtain an annulment than it is a divorce.
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Establishing paternity is the way you legally declare and acknowledge who the father of a child is. This is often done within the first few days of the child's life by signing a voluntary acknowledge form. However, in some instances a mother who believes a certain man is the father of her child, or the man himself, petitions a family court to establish paternity. In fact, paternity cases are heard every day in courtrooms throughout the country.
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Mistakes can cost you a lot when you are going through a divorce. One small slip-up and you could lose the house you live in, the alimony you are owed, or precious time with your children. Below, you will learn about a few mistakes that you can avoid to protect yourself during the divorce process.
Plan Strategically
One mistake that many people make is jumping the gun on filing for the divorce.
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With more women entering the workplace and social stigmas regarding divorce evolving, older couples are choosing to end their marriages rather than stay in unhealthy relationships. If you are thinking of filing for divorce and you are past the age of 50, there are some unique concerns to take into consideration.
Here are three mistakes to avoid making when you file for divorce after 50.
1. Failing to plan ahead for tax changes.
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