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Designation of Guardianship
Guardianship is a legal relationship established by a judge appointing a guardian to protect the welfare and wellbeing of a vulnerable individual (also known as a "ward"). The guardian must ensure the ward's health is maintained and his finances and assets are properly handled. Any party interested
How to File for an Annulment
A common misconception is that a marriage can be annulled only in the weeks following the ceremony or in the event of bigamy. However, in most states getting an annulment is possible in a number of circumstances. For example, in California, those married less than five years with no children and les
How to Give Temporary Guardianship of Your Child
Guardianship is usually a permanent situation, as when a parent dies, but you can request only temporary guardianship because of your situation. Give guardianship of your child to another only when you have no other choice.
Grandparents Visiting Rights & Laws in Wisconsin
Grandparents in Wisconsin have legal rights to visit with their grandchildrengrandparents and grandsons image by GeoM from Fotolia.comWhen parents divorce, children must struggle with a large range of emotions and practical difficulties. Grandparents can also find themselves struggling as...
How to Get a Divorce in Illinois
Divorce in Illinois is officially called "Dissolution of Marriage." As with most states, there is a minimum residency requirement to file for divorce in the state, but the marriage did not have to occur in Illinois for it to be terminated there. Though Illinois does not have an explicit "no fault" d
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
In a divorce trial, the judge will dissolve the marriage by determining the divisions of property, spousal support, child support, child custody and visitation rights. The written version of this judgment is called the final judgment of dissolution of marriage. It is also called a divorce decree o
Emotional Abuse and Marriage - 5 Steps For Leaving an Emotionally Abusive Marriage
Marriage should be a relationship that promotes love, support, and respect between two people.If emotional abuse is part of the relationship dynamic, then these relationship characteristics are absent.Here are 5 steps for assessing and leaving an emotionally abusive marriage.
Verbal Abuse - Domestic and Political
Verbal abuse defines and denigrates the other. It may show up in couple relationships, cyber-space, airwaves, schools, political arenas, playgrounds, and so forth.
Finding Happiness After Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Leaving an abusive relationship is difficult, but being alone can feel worse. All your happily married friends are still happily married, and here you are suddenly single. It's a huge adjustment.
Healing From Psychological Abuse - The Truth About Your Thoughts and Finding Your Peace
The mental and emotional baggage we bring with us following an psychological abuse can be as disturbing as the abusive relationship itself. Learn to rid yourself of mental distress.
Georgia Stepparent Adoption Laws
Step-parents in Georgia can legally adopt their partner's children if both of the chid's biological parents consent.cd_divorc-4 image by Paco Ayala from Fotolia.comWhen a single parent remarries, her new spouse may want to legally adopt her children. Georgia allows stepparents to adopt...
Florida Dissolution of Marriage Agreement
Florida statutes provide a procedure for a simplified dissolution of marriage when the spouses are in general agreement on the various issued associated with the divorce. The parties enter into what is known as a dissolution of marriage agreement or marital settlement agreement.
Fathers' Visitation Rights in Colorado
Colorado fathers must make their visitation desires known.father and son image by Diane Stamatelatos from Fotolia.comColorado law regarding parental visitation is similar to other states in that it focuses on the best interests of the child in determining custody, support and visitation....
Rights of Grandparents in Georgia
Certain visitation rights of grandparents in Georgia exist.grandparents with grandson image by Pavel Losevsky from Fotolia.comGeorgia grandparents have specific rights when it comes to seeing their grandchildren despite divorce or death of a parent. In either case, grandparents wishing to...
How to Change a Name Legally in Baltimore
To change your name in Baltimore, Maryland, you must be a current resident of Baltimore County. You must not be under current indictment of any crime or attempting to circumvent bankruptcy or other creditors. Name change can be accomplished through a paralegal or by filing the proper paperwork yours
Adoption Rights for the Adoptee
The adoptee -- or the child who is adopted -- has rights at the time of, and after, adoption even though they are under the legal care and guardianship of the adopters. Adoptees also have certain rights once they become adults. Adoption laws vary by state.
Domestic Violence and Abuse - The 'Chosen' Response
The central thesis of this article is domestic violence or domestic abuse and the intentional acts of violence propagated from uncontrolled, 'vented' anger on the part of the man toward the woman. This issue, the violence against women by male partners, is not just a personal and interpers
Immigration & Laws of Marriage
U.S. immigration laws allow for international couples to legally reside in the United States as long as they can prove a marriage of good faith.marriage image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comVirtually every country in the world upholds immigration laws allowing for the alien spouses of...
How to Terminate a Guardianship in California
Becoming a legal guardian in the State of California is a massive undertaking. Not only must you transition your life, and the lives of any children you may already have, to meet the needs of a new family member, but the new child must transition his life into your own. Unfortunately, the act of bec
Two Interpretations of "Understanding"
My Oxford dictionary has several definitions of the word 'understand'. To understand an offender means to fathom and comprehend how they operate.