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Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney

When you’re going through a divorce, emotions run high, which means you may not be thinking straight. If you were caught off-guard with the divorce, you may not know what to look for in a divorce attorney. In addition to questions about fees–which can include retainers, hourly fees and office costs–asking the right types of questions can help ensure that you choose the attorney who is right for you.

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How to Choose an Adoption Lawyer

Couples and single people may adopt babies and children either through an agency or privately. Either way, a local court needs to approve the adoption, and those wishing to adopt will need the services of a family law lawyer specializing in adoption. The adoption process may take one to two years, which makes finding the right attorney important, as you will be working them during this entire time.

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Why Your Kid Needs A Summer Job

When I was in college, I spent two long, hot summers wrangling teenagers at a 350-acre organic farm in Pennsylvania. The camp focused not on swim tests or tie-dye, but instead the goal was developing kids’ leadership and communication skills. Like most sleepaway camps, this camp drew children largely from cities, kids whose families could afford…