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Archive for January, 2010

*All Posts,Elder Law,Estate Planning Issues,Last Will & Testament,Real-estate,Will & Testament

It is important for taxpayers to investigate the decedent’s basis in inherited property; unless the beneficiaries can provide information about the decedent’s basis in the property, the law presumes that the basis of the inherited property is zero, resulting in substantial capital gains tax liability for beneficiaries who sell the inherited property

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January 27, 2010 at 5:32 pm

*All Posts,Child-custody

The Custody Neutral Assessment (CNA) process allows the parties to express their views on custody to a therapist

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January 27, 2010 at 1:41 pm

*All Posts,Divorce

The parties used a pro se divorce package — since then, they have been engaged in a litany of litigation!!!

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January 27, 2010 at 1:37 pm

*All Posts,Counsel Fees,Domestic-violence

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act specifically authorizes a judge to award reasonable attorney’s fees

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January 27, 2010 at 1:32 pm

*All Posts,Child Relocation

In a removal case, it is a conflict based on the extent to which the parents’ needs and desires can be viewed as intertwined with the child’s interests

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January 27, 2010 at 1:29 pm

*All Posts,Child-custody

In determining the issue as to whether there should be a change in an existing de facto custody arrangement, as in removal decisions, the paramount consideration is the safety, happiness, physical, mental and moral welfare of the child

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January 27, 2010 at 1:24 pm

*All Posts,Counsel Fees,Last Will & Testament,Will & Testament

In a probate action, allowance may be made for legal fees out of decedent’s estate even if probate is refused

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January 27, 2010 at 11:55 am

*All Posts,Adoption -- Resources

Adoption — Resources

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January 26, 2010 at 12:31 pm

*All Posts,Child-support

The Guidelines shall not be used to determine a support obligation for a child who has reached majority and who is no longer enrolled in high school or other secondary education

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January 25, 2010 at 2:05 pm

*All Posts,Child-support,Emancipation

Although the proof of receipt of SSI benefits is a factor to be considered by the court in determining whether a person is emancipated, it is not conclusive

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January 25, 2010 at 2:01 pm