| Uniform Premarital Agreement Act |
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| The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) was proposed and recommended for enactment in all the states by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The UPAA was intended to be relatively limited in scope, applying to agreements that are between prospective spouses made in contemplation of and to be effective upon marriage. The UPAA has been adopted by a majority of states. More... |
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| Nursing Home Problems |
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| Once an elder person or the family of the elder person makes the decision to place the elder in a nursing home, they must select a nursing home. After selecting a nursing home problems may arise. More... |
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| Long-Term Care and Long-Term Care Insurance |
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| Long-term care is defined as care that lasts for an indefinite period of time in duration. An elder may need long-term care when if they fall ill or are unable to care for themselves. Other individuals may also be in need of long-term care if they were involved in a serious accident or had a serious medical condition. Long-term care helps one live as they currently lived.
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| Putative Father's Standing to Seek Custody of his Child |
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| Unlike the formerly married father whose marital status guarantees his standing to seek custody of his children, the putative father must first produce convincing evidence of his parenthood before a court considers his suit to seek custody of his child. Generally, a paternity or other type of judicial proceeding must precede or be consolidated with the putative father's custody suit.More... |
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| QDROs, Pension and Retirement Plan Division in Divorces |
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| In a divorce, retirement benefits are typically subject to division between the parties. The division usually occurs by way of actual division or asset exchange. After the court has determined the actual division of the retirement benefit, a QDRO is issued. A QDRO is a judgment or order that recognizes the existence of the non-employee's right to receive a portion of the employee's retirement benefits.More... |
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