Eldercare is an area of law that deals with the legal issues senior citizens face, including retirement, age discrimination, estate planning, health care decision-making, and government benefits, to name a few. In a person’s golden years, these issues can be a source of great stress and confusion that a senior citizen shouldn’t have to deal with in retirement. That’s why an elder care attorney is so important for you, your parent, or your loved one to have.
Monthly Archives: September 2021
What Is an Uncontested Divorce?
When it comes to divorce, there are two options to choose from: contested and uncontested. However, many people don’t know the difference between the two or that uncontested divorce is even an option. Join Collins Family Law to learn what an uncontested divorce is and if it is the right option for you.
Important Help for Fathers to Win Child Custody
Divorce is a difficult situation in and of itself — then you throw in the added battle of child custody, and things get even more complicated. Census.gov reports that only 17.5% of custodial parents are fathers — a discouraging number for the good dads out there fighting for custody of their kids. While the courts …
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Civil Unions vs. Same-Sex Marriage: All You Need to Know
Since that momentous day on June 26, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage be declared legal and recognized in all states, same-sex couples in the United States have finally been able to enter into full legal marriages, afforded the same rights and protections as everyone else. Before 2015, however, many …
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