What Does In Good Faith Mean?
As you talk to attorneys and read about the divorce process, you may come across the term “good faith”. Being in good faith basically means you are participating in or contributing to something honestly and fairly, adhering to the guidelines and expectations of that certain act or thing. On the other hand, bad faith implies dishonesty, negligence and a disregard for responsibility and duty. For example, one spouse may be…
Read MoreWhat is a Certified Family Law Specialist?
When you are looking for a good family law attorney, you may be surprised to find out just how many attorneys claim to practice family law and handle divorces. While it is true many practicing attorneys can handle a divorce, if their specialty is in another field, they may be no better prepared to handle a divorce than you are. Attorneys that practice family law exclusively are the best bet…
Read MoreHow Can a Premarital Agreement Help Me?
Marriage is not just a piece of paper, despite what current debates over same-sex marriage says; it is a joining of two lives into one. You may not envision yourself ever needing the protection of a premarital agreement, also sometimes called a prenuptial agreement or “prenup”, at the time of your marriage. Many people won’t need that extra protection but a growing percentage of marriages will. If you have significant…
Read MoreTraits of a Superior Divorce Attorney
Traits of a Good Family Law Attorney Communication Skills: the act of transmitting a message accurately Courage: the ability to conquer fear or despair: bravery, valor Determination: the act of coming to a decision or conclusion. A fixing of the extent position or character of something. Empathy: the experiencing as one’s own of the feelings of another, also the capacity for this. Fearlessness: free from fear: brave Generosity: free in giving…
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