Family Law: Finding The Right Attorney
At Heritage Law, LLP, an Orange County law firm, we understand how emotionally draining family law situations may be for our clients. From divorce settlements to child custody disputes, finding the right legal team for the job is an important first step when mapping out your strategy in the event you may find yourself in the middle of a dispute. Here are the top tips to remember when searching for the right family law expert. Understand Needs From The Beginning When it comes to divorce, no two situations are ever the same. You will want to find a family law …
The Important Documents You Need to Redraft After Getting Divorced
Divorce is an opportunity for unhappy people to start clean. Before turning to the next chapter in life, some important documents may require revision. The following is a list of some documents you must remember to revise in order to jot down your new joyous journey. Title Changes Beyond your last name, there are some important titles you should consider changing quickly. If you shared titled to the home you once shared with your former spouse then the deed should be revised to reflect the current owner. Any real property should also be refinanced in order to eliminate any …
How to File Taxes While Getting a Divorce
While your marriage is dissolving, filing taxes is probably the last thing on your mind, but ignoring these state and federal requirements may lead to a different kind of heartache down the road. This guide is not meant for married couples that are in love limbo; this is for pairs who are intent on parting ways. If your divorce is not finalized by December 31st, you need to decide how you want to file. Here are the three most common filings for still married and legally separated couples to find the best option for you. Joint Return Before the ink …
The Traits You Should Look For in a Family Law Attorney
You could have the most intelligent attorney in the country, but if they aren’t reliable and responsive, you are working with the wrong representation. The character of your counsel can be especially crucial when handling sensitive cases like family law. Remember the helpful acronym C.A.R.E. while searching for a family law attorney. Compassionate With family law cases, it is likely that you will have to share some personal life details with your attorney that you have never even told your closest friends. Entrust this information with an attorney who is not only smart, but also sympathetic towards your situation. If …