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3 Common Mistakes in Divorce
Divorce can be a confusing time. Too often people make mistakes that end up hurting their case instead of helping their situation like they thought it would. If you are currently going through a divorce or think a divorce may be in your future, follow these tips below to avoid mistakes. Do not let your […]
Stepfamilies with Love
Stepfamilies are just two families joined by love. This week’s Wednesday Wisdom reminds us that families are not just made of bloodlines. In recent years, it is especially common to see more blended families or stepfamilies. At Brandon Legal Group, we understand that not all families have to be conventional, and we celebrate all types […]
Divorce and the Holidays
It is that time of year again. The temperature has dropped, decorations are coming out, and the holiday excitement is spreading. But this year is different. You may be in the middle of a divorce or this may be your first holiday season as an official divorcee. Maybe you will spend the holidays together peacefully […]
Be a Real Parent
Anyone can have a child and call themselves a parent. A real parent is someone who puts that child above their own selfish needs and wants. Your Wednesday Wisdom this week is to always remember to put your children first. Whether you are currently going through a divorce or have been divorced for many years, […]
Time-sharing: Why is my child resisting?
Time-sharing is not always easy. Although it may be difficult for parents to leave their children, sometimes the children may become distraught. An article from AllLaw explains in more detail how some kids may become so upset that they cry and ask not to go visit the other parent. This problem is more common than […]
Happy National Adoption Day
Brandon Legal Group wants to wish everyone a Happy National Adoption Day. We understand that most families no longer fit the cookie-cutter mold of a mother and a father with a biological son and a biological daughter. If you have adopted a child, taken in a stepchild, or raised a close relative as your own, […]
Divorcing Couple Fights Over World Series Tickets
Traditionally, marital property is split 50/50 in a divorce. But how would you split one World Series Cubs ticket? According to the Associated Press in an article written by The Washington Post, a divorcing couple in Chicago found themselves in such a predicament. The couple purchased two season tickets for the Chicago Cubs prior to […]
Happy Plan your Epitaph Day from Brandon Legal Group
Although the subject is a little grave (pun intended), death is something that needs to be planned for and talked about. At Brandon Legal Group, our estate planning attorneys wish all of our clients a Happy Plan your Epitaph Day today. Besides thinking about those last words to be engraved in stone, do not forget […]
Dealing with Debts After Death
Determining Claims in Probate A Personal Representative is a person who is chosen to take care of the financial affairs of the deceased or the decedent. One of the duties of a Personal Representative is gathering all of the assets of the decedent, determining if any of...
What Are The Different Types of Civil Suits?
Types of Civil Suits In law there are two main types of litigation, civil and criminal. Criminal Litigation In criminal litigation, we focus on clear violations of state and federal law. The lines are more clearly defined and there is a clear case of right or wrong. Civil Litigation With civil litigation, matters are not […]