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How an Estate Attorney can Help With Veteran Aid

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Veteran Aid is provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is offered to service members. Many of these service members spent decades fighting for the country. All veterans have earned the right to the aid that is offered to them, but many are not aware of the types of benefits they can receive and are entitled to. Unfortunately, because there is a lack of understanding about these benefits that are available, there are many veterans who are not collecting these benefits and reaping the advantages that are associated with them. An estate attorney can help a veteran with applying for and eventually receiving Veteran Aid. Assisting with the Application Process Some veterans have a difficult time with the application process. They might not know what types of information is needed to help them receive the benefits they have earned because of their willingness to fight for the country. Applying for the aid that is available is something that vete

Tips for Enforcing Child Support in New Jersey

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Are you currently supposed to receive child support from the other parent of your child? The support could help lessen the financial burden on you. The cost of raising a child is certainly not cheap. You may foot the bill for nearly everything, including the cost of groceries, school supplies, diapers, and all kinds of necessities. If you are not currently receiving the support that has been requested of you from the other parent of your child, you need to know some important tips that could help with the process of enforcing child support in New Jersey . Request to Have Income Withheld If you know your former partner is working but he or she is still not paying the child support to you to help cover some child-related expenses, you could request to have his or her income withheld. The way that this works is that you can hire an attorney to file a petition to the court to have the amount of money deducted from this individual’s paychecks. Rather than waiting for th

How is Debt Divided in a New Jersey Divorce?

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Coming to the realization that things are not working out in your marriage can be overwhelming. If you have already tried counseling and support groups, you are likely ready to file for divorce. There is no reason to remain in a failed marriage, even if you have children. Sometimes, remaining in a toxic relationship just for the kids can wind up causing more harm than good. As you prepare to file for divorce, it is important to understand how debt is divided in a New Jersey divorce .                                                                             What the Court Must Determine Before any debt can be divided between the two spouses in a New Jersey divorce, the court must determine the following in relation to the debt: ? Confirming that the debt actually exists using documentation ? The type of debt (whether it is non-marital or marital) ? How the debt will be allocated (which spouse will be responsible for paying it) In order to prove the debt exists, the court wil