The process for how to change your name is simple: get a legal documentation of the change, then get all your important documents re-issued in your new name. Skipping either of these steps can cause headaches, hassles, and legal issues when you least expect them.
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The 3 Types of Lawyers
There are lots of very good lawyers out there, but that does not necessarily make them the best lawyer for you.
So, how do you know who to hire?
The Single Most Important Thing I Learned in Law School
I just work in the legal system. If you come to me for help, then your life as you know it depends on this system. Good arguments, solid strategies, and “lawyer tricks” will only get you so far.
A New Way to Pay
I’ve had the honor of working with a true spectrum of people at the most difficult times in their lives. Despite all the differences, though, one thing has been consistent in almost everyone I have represented in family court: frustration about money.
How Alimony Sets You Up To Fail (From the Heart)
Many women (maybe even most women) are financially inferior to their husbands. It’s not right, it’s not fair, and it’s not politically correct for me to say, but it is true. These women go into divorce looking for one thing: alimony.
Here’s the problem: Women who depend on alimony are setting themselves up to fail.
How to Background Check Your Date
As a divorce lawyer, I work with a lot of women who are stepping into a new found freedom. As soon as they are free of family court drama, they are eager to start their lives as single, independent women. Some are ready to start dating again while others are already looking at a new long-term relationship. I give every single one of them a crucial piece of advice: Background check every single person you date.
You NEED this, and here’s why
The truth is that no one can ever be truly prepared for everything this woman had to deal with. Life is all about throwing wrenches in our plans and throwing us for loops. That being said, there are some things that may have saved her from going as far down the hole as she did.
What I learned about lawyers while buying a car
I recently decided to get a new car. I started the process just like I recommend clients shop for a lawyer – I did my research, knew exactly what I needed, and asked questions of experts to make sure I understood the specifics. Then came the hard part: getting a good price.
What To Pay Your Lawyer For (and what NOT to pay for)
While I may be a lawyer, I am also human, and I understand how difficult it is to budget for something when you don’t actually know how much it will cost. While you may not be able to control the total expense, you can make sure you are informed about what exactly your lawyer will bill you for.
Cold, Flu, and Family Court
If you have a divorce or child custody order, follow these steps to make sure you are ready for a cold/flu/corona crisis: