Although the events surrounding legal separation or divorce involve potentially complicated legal issues, and equally complicated emotional and financial situations, legal issues regarding marriage arise even when divorce never comes into the picture.

For example, the commonly known [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/10/11/legal-practice-area-spotlight-marriag/feed/ 0 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/25/legal-implications-of-the-defense-of-marriage-act-on-gay-marriage/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/25/legal-implications-of-the-defense-of-marriage-act-on-gay-marriage/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:38:43 +0000 Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=11217 This weekend gay couples were wed by the hundreds.New York is the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. However, gay couples still face a litany of legal issues so long as The Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), remains in place.

Among other provisions, DOMA recognizes marriage as [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/25/legal-implications-of-the-defense-of-marriage-act-on-gay-marriage/feed/ 0 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/22/lawsmart-com-doc-spotlight-free-estate-planning-documents-at-your-fingertips/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/22/lawsmart-com-doc-spotlight-free-estate-planning-documents-at-your-fingertips/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:08:37 +0000 Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=11195 LawSmart.com Offers Free Legal Documents

LawSmart.com is a new website that offers users the ability to create high quality legal documents for free. Although LawSmart is still technically in Beta, the legal documents that have been uploaded are attorney written for each specific jurisdiction/state.

LawSmart [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/07/22/lawsmart-com-doc-spotlight-free-estate-planning-documents-at-your-fingertips/feed/ 0 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/29/what-is-a-revocable-living-trust-and-why-do-i-need-one/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/29/what-is-a-revocable-living-trust-and-why-do-i-need-one/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:37:58 +0000 Mark Sweet, Esq http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=9665 When creating an estate plan, the first thing many people hear about is putting their assets into a trust, but what does this mean?  A trust is an agreement that determines how a person’s property is managed and distributed during their lifetime and upon their death.  Keep in mind that every state has different rules [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/29/what-is-a-revocable-living-trust-and-why-do-i-need-one/feed/ 1 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/22/what-is-an-advanced-health-care-directive-and-why-do-i-need-one/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/22/what-is-an-advanced-health-care-directive-and-why-do-i-need-one/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:51:31 +0000 Mark Sweet, Esq http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=9577 In creating a solid Estate Plan for yourself, you should strongly consider including an Advanced Health Care Directive (AHC).  We all want to try to create a plan in which our wishes are clearly understood and we are treated with the care and dignity we deserve.  However, for many people, the most personal medical choice [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/03/22/what-is-an-advanced-health-care-directive-and-why-do-i-need-one/feed/ 0 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/01/05/legal-problems-with-the-lottery/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/01/05/legal-problems-with-the-lottery/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:40:32 +0000 Mark Sweet, Esq http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=8765 With the $335 million dollar Mega Millions Lottery over, it’s time to reflect on some of the issues of winning the lottery.  First, congratulations to the 2 people who purchased tickets with the winning numbers.  Additionally, as TMZ noted, the numbers were eerily similar to Hurley’s, from Lost, winning Loto jackpot (4-8-15-25-47-42 for the Mega [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/01/05/legal-problems-with-the-lottery/feed/ 2 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/10/04/the-legal-implications-of-owning-a-ferrari/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/10/04/the-legal-implications-of-owning-a-ferrari/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:32:03 +0000 Chris Blankinship, Esq. http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=8010 BY: CHRIS BLANKINSHIP, ESQ.

The recession officially ended in June of 2009, and many of you are no doubt wondering what to do with all that extra cash in your bank account. Before your wallet bursts at its seams, why not consider an endeavor into the world of exotics? Owning a Ferrari will be one [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/10/04/the-legal-implications-of-owning-a-ferrari/feed/ 1 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/28/practice-management-solutions-is-your-website-a-billboard-in-the-desert-think-seo/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/28/practice-management-solutions-is-your-website-a-billboard-in-the-desert-think-seo/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:57:06 +0000 Senior Editor http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=5583 By: LISA R. WILSON

For every attorney in America, it is likely his or her firm’s credentials, areas practiced, and contact information is available online—whether through legal directories or most likely, personal websites.

Having a customized website is an important first step to increase the visibility of your firm by advertising who you are, [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/28/practice-management-solutions-is-your-website-a-billboard-in-the-desert-think-seo/feed/ 0 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/23/need-some-legal-advice-how-to-find-the-right-attorney-for-your-case/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/23/need-some-legal-advice-how-to-find-the-right-attorney-for-your-case/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:08:48 +0000 Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=5565 By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Being caught in the middle of a legal matter can be stressful, frustrating and confusing, to say the least.  If you don’t know what kind of lawyer you need, or how to find a good one, then you might procrastinate… or totally stick your head in the sand.  That’s because lawsuits [...]]]> http://blog.lawinfo.com/2010/03/23/need-some-legal-advice-how-to-find-the-right-attorney-for-your-case/feed/ 3 http://blog.lawinfo.com/2009/07/02/hearing-delayed-on-jacksons-kids-at-moms-request/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2009/07/02/hearing-delayed-on-jacksons-kids-at-moms-request/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:25:58 +0000 Lawinfo.com http://blog.lawinfo.com/?p=5172 ANTHONY MCCARTNEY,AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday delayed a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson’s children at the request of attorneys for the singer’s mother and his ex-wife, Deborah Rowe.

The legal documents filed on behalf of Rowe and Katherine Jackson were not accompanied by any petition for custody by Rowe.

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