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The first step in working out child visitation issues is to try and talk to your spouse about your visitation rights. If you approach the issue calmly and logically, you may be able to come to an agreement with your ex-spouse, at least with regard to visitation, without having to go back to court. Also, keep in mind that problems with visitation may be compounded by a lack of specifics in the visitation order. After all, if you are entitled to reasonable visitation with your child, who gets to decide what is reasonable? In this case, it may be hard to prove that your ex-spouse violated a court order, especially if the order isn’t very specific or clear to begin with. Therefore, the solution may be to ask the court for a more specific visitation order that resolves the problems that you are having with visitation. For example, if the argument between you and your ex-spouse always focuses on the time that the child should be returned to the custodial parent before bedtime on Sunday nights, then having the court issue an order setting that time for the parents, or coming to a set agreement with your ex-spouse about the time would probably resolve the issue.

Most state websites will have links to the specific forms you need to file for divorce. These have the legal language in place with space where you can fill in details for yourself and your spouse. You may also be able to get blank forms by visiting the court clerks office. Every state requires specific forms, including:

• Petition for Divorce
• Summons. This form causes an officer to contact your spouse and let them know that you are filing for divorce and that they need to respond
• Financial Affidavit. You and your spouse fully disclose your financial situation and determine how your assets and debts will be divided
• Notice of Hearing. This is filed when the court sets a date for your court hearing
• Answer and Affidavit. If your spouse does not want to go to the hearing, he or she can agree to the conditions of the divorce by sending in this document
• Settlement Agreement
• Divorce Decree

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The answer is NO, unless ordered by the court or determined as a sound strategy after consulting an attorney. More often than not, moving out is a bad plan. Please call us and schedule a consultation before making this decision or any other crucial choice that will affect the outcome of your case and life for years to come.

The soonest a married person can become single in the state of California is 6 months from the date process is served. However, it can take much longer if the matter is contentious. If this is the case, you may have the opportunity to bifurcate the action and get your marital status terminated while continuing your divorce action in regards to all the other matters. To complete the remaining issues you will need to settle out of court or litigate the issues at trial and this can take months or even years. We know this process is very difficult on you and, therefore, we make it our goal to finish cases promptly.

It is possible to move out of the state or even the county with the children if permission is granted from the other spouse or a court order is obtained. This area of law has seen significant changes in recent years and it is becoming apparent to all involved that it is rarely, if ever, in the best interests of the children. If you find yourself on either side of this issue, the experienced attorneys at Evanston Attorney can help you assess your options and implement your best strategy.

You want to obtain the right amount of protection for your business name. For example, local and state protection is adequate for businesses operating in their immediate vicinity. You may want national and maybe even international protection if you are starting and expanding your business beyond.

Everyone in business must keep records. Keeping good records is very important to your business. Good records will help you do the following:

• Monitor the progress of your business
• Prepare your financial statements
• Identify sources of your income
• Keep track of your deductible expenses
• Keep track of your basis in property
• Prepare your tax returns
• Support items reported on your tax returns

Sometimes, courts will allow plaintiffs and creditors to receive compensation from corporate officers, directors, or shareholders for damages rather than limiting recovery to corporate assets. This procedure bypasses the usual corporate immunity for organizational wrongdoing, and may be imposed in a variety of situations. The specific criteria for piercing the corporate veil vary somewhat from state to state and may include the following:

• Courts may not allow owners to benefit from a corporation’s limited liability if the underlying business is indistinguishable from its owners
• If a corporation is formed for fraudulent purposes
• Courts may impose liability on the individuals controlling the business if a business fails to follow certain corporate formalities in areas such as record-keeping

A non-profit corporation is a corporation formed to carry out a charitable, educational, religious, literary, or scientific purpose. A nonprofit corporation does not pay federal or state income taxes on profits it makes from activities in which it engages to carry out its objectives. This is because the IRS and state tax agencies believe that the benefits the public derives from these organizations activities entitle them to a special tax-exempt status.

The most common federal tax exemption for nonprofits comes from Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is why nonprofits are sometimes called 501(c)(3) corporations.

Any time a corporation undertakes a major change or transaction, it should be reflected in its minutes. In addition, meetings of shareholders and directors should take place at least annually if for no other reason than to elect new officers and directors. Failure to adhere to the formality of regular meetings can jeopardize the corporations ability to shield its officers, directors and shareholders from personal liability for the corporations actions.

Corporations with more than one shareholder should seriously consider a buy-sell agreement. A shareholders death, divorce, disability or termination of employment can create serious problems for a corporation and its other shareholders. A buy-sell agreement can help minimize these problems by providing for an orderly succession in such plans. Similar provisions are recommended for partnership.