Single moms and single parents in general face legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives, such as child custody, visitation, child support, and even name changes. Here’s what you need to know.
05.16.13 | Children, Custody, Divorce, Family | Erin Danly
As long as you are not trying to commit fraud, evade debt, or get away with anything else illegal, changing your last name should be a cinch with the right paperwork.
02.6.13 | Divorce, Family | Jessica Walters
Although we now have the technology to prevent unwanted pregnancy and protect ourselves from sexually transmitted diseases, we don’t always retain personal choice in the matter.
02.5.13 | Crime, Family | Laurie Junkins
According to a new study by the Donaldson Adoption Institute, the Internet is transforming adoption by opening up the way prospective parents and birth mothers meet.
12.19.12 | Adoption, Consumer protection | Jessica Walters
Halloween is supposed to be scary — but it can turn into a real-life nightmare if someone gets hurt. Use common sense to avoid obvious safety hazards for yourself, your kids, and those little ghouls knocking on your door.
10.30.12 | Current Events, Family, Injury, Safety | Jessica Walters
If you’ve decided the risks of independent adoption are worth the possibility of finding a child faster be realistic about your expectations and expect to take some risks and do more work.
09.24.12 | Adoption | Jessica Walters
Pets are like family for most of us, and we love them unconditionally. It may have not occurred to you that Buddy or Tiger could ever be a liability.
07.18.12 | Family, Injury, Lawsuits | Jen Talley
No one likes to read pages of fine print, but sometimes skipping over it can lead to a financial disaster. Here’s what to look for when getting yourself into a contract or a loan.
07.16.12 | Consumer protection, Current Events, Economics, Family, Freedom, Government, Healthcare, Lawsuits, Money, Ridiculous lawsuits, Rights, Taxes | Jessica Walters
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant unsuccessful in “the first step in a movement to do what we campaigned on: to end abortion in Mississippi.”
07.13.12 | Current Events, Family, Lawsuits, Lisa Bloom's Posts | Lisa Bloom, Avvo.com Legal Advisor and Analyst
Over a year ago, new regulations for food advertising toward kids were introduced in the United States.
07.2.12 | Children, Consumer protection, Economics, Education, Family, Freedom, Government, Lawsuits, Money, Uncategorized | Jessica Walters
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Once the alleged sole surviving Boston bomber was apprehended late last week, calls immediately began to limit his constitutional rights.
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