- DivorceIf you are ready to divorce your spouse, you may be wondering whether you need to hire anyone for the job. If your case is complicated with property, children, or violence, you should look into the help that a divorce law firm can offer. You may be wondering how a divorce law firm can help you, as you might be considering saving money and doing it on your own. However, most people are greatly assisted by this type of attorney, especially in more complicated cases. Consider some of the ways that this kind of legal help can benefit your situation. Many people divorcing their spouse are not going through a simple situation. They often have property and children with the other person, and want to know the best way to walk away from the separation with the results they want.
- Child SupportKritzer Law Firm, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Child Support, Custody, Adoption, Wills, Probate, Mediation, Attorneys, locations: Houston 77015, Kingwood 77339
- Child Custody and VisitationMy goal is to provide quality legal representation for our clients at a fair price. In 36 years of practicing law, I have seen what happens in divorces, child custody, paternity, child support, attorney general, and other family cases. I, along with everyone else at the Kritzer Law Firm, understand that our clients are going through some of the most trying and difficult times of their lives and we use our experience and knowledge of the law to help them through these times, and to make sure that the legal process works as well as it can for them and that they have every advantage that a skilled, seasoned, and compassionate legal team can give them.
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- GuardianshipI can advise you of your rights concerning your divorce decree, how to increase or decrease your child support, collect child support or defend child support claims against you, change visitation and enforce your divorce decree. Let me also advise you on related adoptions, name changes, guardianships, establishing custody and paternity.
- Spousal SupportLet me advise you of all your legal rights in divorce, common law marriage and annulment, including but not limited to custody, support, visitation, temporary support, alimony, separate and community property (home, land, vehicles and personal effects) and, if needed, protection from your spouse.
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- Restraining OrderIt is a good idea to use a divorce law firm if you have a house, cars, or pets together since you will need someone on your side to help make a compromise with your spouse. While you may have to go to court to determine who gets what, meeting with an attorney can allow you to find out your options quickly so that you know whether the results you want are even possible. Of course, having children together often makes this procedure more complicated. You will need to let your divorce law firm know whether you want full custody of the kids, and also decide the level of custody you want your spouse to have. It may take months or even years to figure out the details so that the situation works well for everyone, but approaching a lawyer about this issue is the best initial step you can take. If there was violence in your marriage, you might consider getting a restraining order. A divorce law firm can help you take the steps toward that document, allowing you to feel safe as soon as possible. This is especially important if you have children who you think are in danger, as well.
- KidnappingPossibly the biggest change to divorce law in the United States in its history came with no-fault divorces in the 1970’s. Up until now there still had to be a party at fault. Even in the Family Courts, there was still a need for an adulterer or such like to be identified and then for the terms of the divorce to be agreed however with the change in the law then a divorce could be granted if neither party was at fault. California led the way in 1969 however it wasn’t until the 1970’s that other states (Iowa being the second) adopted the law. In many respects, it was enacted to bring down the cost of divorce regarding hiring lawyers and expensive court fees from drawn out trials that didn’t come to fruition. Divorce lawyers and financial advisors all still profited greatly from divorce proceedings even if both parties simply wanted to split and move on. Something that this change in the law didn’t focus on was child custody, and it remained a neglected topic. Laws to address this included: •The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act in 1968 •Parent Kidnapping Act in 1980 •The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in 1986 While the law has attempted to create a fair an equal child custody process, it still isn’t quite right in many respects and even with the legislation that has been enacted over the years there remains work to do. Modern Day America Divorce towards the end of the 20th century and into the early 21st century was a much different proposition from a hundred years ago. While there are new laws being enacted all the time to deal with the finer points of divorce the no-fault legislation essentially changed everything about the practice and made it into the divorce proceedings that we know today. That being said the attitudes towards divorce are still traditional in many quarters. Even though it has been set in law and that, in general at least, the stigma around divorce has gone it still plays a major role in affected a child’s upbringing and other societal problems. Furthermore, the equal share of property and finances is something else that the law is still trying to get right. Although this differs from state to state across the United States of America in most cases who is to blame doesn’t always transfer over to who gets the property. The legislature and the court system are still trying to find a balance in modern day America between a system that allows for divorce without needing evidence of wrong doing and one that is fair and equal while also addressing the child factor as well. It isn’t easy, but there is still a lot of work behind the scenes to address it.
- Eminent DomainThe First Amendment: Basic Liberties The First Amendment is perhaps the most important part of the Bill of Rights. It protects five of the most basic liberties. They are freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government to right wrongs. These were the guarantees that the Antifederalists missed most in the new Constitution. Freedom of Religion. Freedom of religion means that the government may not force you to accept one set of religious beliefs nor may it interfere with the way you worship. One of the most heated debates of our time involves the issue of prayer and schools. Do students have the right to pray in class? Or would a prayer interfere with another student's rights "not" to pray? A number of cases have been brought before the Supreme Court to settle this matter. The Supreme Court has held that prayers or even a required moment of silence without a clear secular purpose would violate the principles of the First Amendment. Freedom of Speech. This freedom entitles American citizens to say what they think, provided they do not intentionally hurt someone else's reputation by making false accusations. Neither may they make irresponsible statements deliberately harmful to others, such as yelling, "Fire!" in a crowded theater when there is no fire. There are many issues about which Americans disagree, from child-rearing practices to baseball teams to Presidential candidates. Freedom of speech enables people to state their opinions openly to try to convince others to change their minds. The First Amendment also gives you the right to disagree with what others say without fear of punishment by the government authorities. However, if you make an outrageous statement, such as, "The earth is flat," free speech will not keep people from making fun of you. If you express an unpopular opinion — for example, that students do not get enough homework — don't be surprised if your classmates avoid you. The First Amendment does not prevent social or peer pressure to conform to what others think. Freedom of the Press. This freedom makes it possible for Americans to keep informed about what is going on in government. It helps them to be responsible citizens. Reporters and editors can criticize the government without the risk of punishment, provided they do not deliberately tell lies. Newspapers, magazines, and books, as well as television and movie scripts, do not have to be submitted for government inspection before they are published. This censorship would violate the First Amendment. Freedom of Assembly. This freedom makes it possible for Americans to join clubs or political parties, even if those groups represent unpopular views. Because of the First Amendment, people can join groups to promote animal rights, the nuclear freeze, or conservation. They can join groups to protest government intervention in Haiti, imported clothes and shoes, toxic wastes, or aid to Serbia or Bosnia. By
- WillsLiving Wills or Directive to Physicians outlines your request to die peacefully and not to be maintained on a life support system indefinitely.
- Power of AttorneyPower of Attorney on Medical Care allows you to choose the person you wish to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
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- BankruptcyThere are several legal options available for you. We can negotiate with your creditors; file a wage earner plan (Chapter 13) allowing you to catch up on your mortgage and car payments, pay your taxes and pay your bills at a speed you can afford; file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and obtain a "fresh start" in your financial life. Let me deal with your creditors so that you don't have to!
- ForeclosureIndividuals may now file bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy law. Chapter 7 is most commonly filed because it allows the debtor to liquidate most holdings while keeping personal possessions, completely discharge most of his or her debts and start fresh. Chapter 13 is filed by individuals wishing to retain most of their holdings. Under Chapter 13, a payment plan is filed with the bankruptcy court which designates payments to creditors in order of importance. The debtor makes monthly payments to the bankruptcy court for a period of three to five years and the court pays the creditors. Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure if they are filed before the foreclosure takes place. Once bankruptcy is filed, creditors may no longer contact debtors. People who are overwhelmed with medical bills and credit card bills usually choose Chapter 7 in order to wipe out as much of their debt as possibleFree Web Content, while people trying to keep property and vehicles may prefer Chapter 13.