Archive for January, 2010
I’m leaving my husband. He says he doesn’t want to hire a lawyer and will pretty much just give me whatever I want. I don’t want much (half the savings and a few things from the house) and we don’t have any debt. We’re working together to complete the parenting plan required by my state that completely details everything to do with child custody, so that won’t be an issue. We’re in agreement on how we want to split everything.
So, I’m thinking mediation would be the best way to go for us. Does anyone have any tips on how to save money here? What can we do ahead of time to help the process go faster and more smoothly?
type up your agreement…. and then both of you bring it to the bank… where there is a notary…. and sign the agreement in front of them….. have them sign it…….. and you should be good to go.
How long after I and my soon to be ex-wife file the chapter 7 bankruptcy can i finalize my divorce from her? We both agree to the bankruptcy and the divorce, so can we get the divorce done before the Bankruptcy is 100% finalized?
Yes, you can divorce before the bankruptcy is 100% finalized if you file for an uncontested Divorce. All you need to do is list your divorce terms (who gets what) and file the paperwork. You can learn more and get the paperwork you need at the website below.
I see many different scenarios of single parents having set up a support group in 2004 but I would like to know what it is like for people outside the UK.
Do you have a welfare system? If so can you get money to pay rent, free school meals, etc or do you have to work to provide everything from day one?
Here we have a welfare benefit system – social security – and have rent paid, council tax, and just enough money to get by on a week, well enough according to our Government that is, and there are new plans coming in to force lone parents to go out to work when their children are younger than 12, currently it is 16. Do you even get the choice?
What is the attitude to single parents there? Are you frowned on or praised?
It would be really interesting to hear from other areas of the globe, which could change peoples attitudes over here.. maybe..
This is going to be used in an article for a magazine in the UK would you be willing to take part?
"What is the attitude to single parents there? Are you frowned on or praised?" It depends, I’m an African American single Dad. It is much harder for all men but especially Afro-American Men to get adequate housing, stated aided funding, and JAH forbid you have to go to court. If you’re a man in the State of California and you’re on Child Support you might as well put on your chains and shackles for 18 years cause they have no mercy on single parenting men in this state. You’re looked down on a lot, and it is really sad because there are a lot of single Dad’s who are really being there for they’re kids, we cant all be branded as the "Deadbeat" because of the mishaps of the majority.
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The growth in magnitude of mono parents is rising steadily. Such a growth is witnessed not alone in US, but all other countries as well.
Parenting children all alone is an arduous and amenable job, considering the fact that raising children, companionless is an uphill task. This is why, gutsy and liable personalities vote for it.
In accordance with a public canvass conducted, when provided with an opportunity, a high margin of US population opted for parenting their children companionless, single handedly. This derives to a conclusion that, people aren’t destined to parent singly, but rather, it is an option willingly chosen by them.
Monetary Aid
Realizing the hardships of raising children solely and alone, the government renders financial backup to those indigent mono parents, thus minimizing their strain and endurance.
These government aids are available for the people of the society, specifically for indigent spouseless parents.
For mono parents seeking monetary help, to apply for the financial aid, should get hold of the document for appealing for the grant, from the City Hall in the vicinity. The answers for the queries should be inscribed and it ought to be legitimate as the data will be checked and will be the groundwork for accrediting their claim for the above mentioned.
Though these monetary grants are accessible by any mono parent, there are specifications and conditions for applying, to secure the capital from money minded clan.
Mono parents who get copious amount of amends and income, sufficient to assist the children at ease and even in a lavish manner, cannot avail the monetary help rendered by the administration.
Conditions Apply
To certify for the help extended by the regime, primarily, the mono parent’s marriage should have been annulled. Else, the other parent should have long ago kicked the bucket or is impaired or crippled.
The administration and professionals, assuming that financial parental aid, to the child, in such situations is impracticable, they offer financial parenting.
Further, considering that a period of 365 days is enough to sense relinquishment, a parent, singled out due to abjuring of the child by the other parent, is as well certified to apply for the aid.
Financial help is provided for Single parents, when in a situation that the other parent being imprisoned or if the child is born to an unmarried couple.
Another instance, a swiftly escalating case, is when one of the parents, other than the parent who presently guards the child, is unidentified.
Children and parents singly raising children, in the below criteria, are unfit to aspire for monetary guidance or aid from the government.
- If because of the mono parent or both mom and dad, the child is a beneficiary for holdings or allowance.
- Auxiliary disability pension is obtainable by the mono parent for his affliction or due to him having children.
- Guardian or daycare takes over the charge of being a parent in disguise to the child.
- If the mono parent’s current companion takes care of the child. Couples united by common-law marriages come under this reservation.
- Public pension benefits can be obtainable by the mono parent who presently takes care of the child.
Though funds are provided for these mono parents, they ought to realize that, more than money, the care and emotional back up is more vital and superior to any aid rendered by the regime of the country the indigent mono parents.
Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/indigent-single-parents-government-lends-a-helping-hand-740376.html
The characteristics of a divorce lawyer are important to consider when seeking legal representation. Whether your divorce is highly contested or if you are close to settling all or most of the major issues pertaining to your divorce such as child custody and visitation, division of property, and support, the following characteristics of a prospective divorce lawyer should be considered.
(1) Proactive
(2) Willingness to negotiate
(3) Assertive
(4) Approachable
(5) Problem solver
Proactive
Proactive divorce lawyers often keep the opposing party on the defensive. Rather than reacting to the opposing counsels requests, a proactive attorney will have a strategy and often initiate action requiring the other party to respond or react. When done effectively, the opposing party may find themselves responding and reacting with little or no opportunity to go on the offensive.
Willingness to negotiate
Cases in which the parties are close to settling all or some of their divorce issues can benefit from divorce lawyers that are willing to help negotiate settlements out-of-court. Additionally, much time, money, and stress associated with contested divorce cases can be drastically reduced. However, in highly contested divorces, negotiating settlements may not be an option and a good trial lawyer may be more valuable.
Assertive
An assertive divorce lawyer is typically confident, but not arrogant, and knows when it is ok to be assertive and when it is not. Additionally, such an attorney will often demonstrate confidence in the courtroom through his/her experience and may remain unemotional throughout your divorce proceedings. The attorney’s communication with the opposing counsel will typically be amicable, but when under attack, he/she will not be afraid to assert his/her client’s position.
Approachable
Approachable attorneys are easy to talk to and easy to get in contact with. When you request to speak with them they will make themselves available and return your call in a timely manner. However, an approachable attorney is not an attorney that will engage in meaningless conversations that have no relevance to your case. Typically, an approachable attorney will demonstrate good listening skills in a conversation and will politely inform you if they believe you are getting off the subject to make the best use of his/her time.
Problem solver
An attorney that demonstrates good problem solving skills will have a strategy for your case. Such attorneys are often willing to negotiate settlements when it makes sense, but are fully prepared for trial if matters cannot be settled out-of-court.
If you plan to retain a divorce lawyer to help you with your divorce, taking into consideration the above 5 traits of a prospective attorney before you hire him/her might save you a surprising amount of time, money, and stress during your divorce proceedings.
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