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December 2009

Dec
18
2009

Commonly Used Terms In Divorce Proceedings

Divorce – A common name for a marriage that is legally ended.
Mediation – When a neutral person (called a mediator) helps people who cannot agree to communicate so they can reach a settlement they both accept. A mediator does NOT give legal advice.
Mediator – Mediators are lawyers or professionals trained to solve disputes. They are [...]

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Dec
11
2009

Text Messaging During a Divorce

As a recent article points out, text messages, along with other types of electronic media, are frequently coming into play and presenting new concerns for those in the midst of a divorce proceeding.  Text messages sent to a spouse, friend, or new partner during a divorce proceeding often “reveal intentions, intimate details and negotiation strategies” [...]

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Dec
4
2009

What is involved in estate planning?

There are many issues to consider in creating an estate plan. To begin with you should, ask yourself the following questions:

What are my assets and what is their approximate value?
Whom do I want to receive those assets and when?
Who should manage those [...]

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Dec
1
2009

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from everyone here at Lonich and Patton, LLP!
We hope all is well and wanted to invite you in for a free 30 minute consultation! Just reference our blog when you call (408) 553-0801.
Also let us know what you think about our blog or what you would like to see on it by e-mailing [...]

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