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Key Differences between Legal Separation and Divorce
A legal separation doesn’t end the marriage. Signing a separation agreement won’t enable the parties to re-marry. Since the couple is still married in a legal separation, they don’t have to remarry if they change their mind about the separation and get back together....
What is a Legal Separation?
A legal separation involves a formal decision by the married or cohabitating couple to live separate lives. If a divorce is requested, the court will require the separation agreement (or interspousal contract) to be filed with the pleadings requesting divorce. There...
What is a Divorce?
Divorce is a legal process that requires a legal reason and court judgment to end the marriage. Most spouses seeking divorce rely on having lived separately for a year as their basis for seeking a divorce judgement. In the past, adultery or physical / mental cruelty...
Prenuptial vs Postnuptial Agreements
The main difference between a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement is the timing of when they are made. A prenuptial agreement is made before a couple gets married, while a postnuptial agreement is made after a couple is already married. If a couple does...
What Is Marriage?
Marriage is a legally-binding relationship between two people, which creates a number of legal responsibilities and rights toward one another, including: Inheriting property from each other Making medical and financial decisions for each other Ability to foster and...
What Is Family Law?
Family law is the broad area of law that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, parenting, adoption, domestic violence, reproductive rights, and other matters concerning family relationships. Family law originates in English common law...
Enforcement and Modification of Court Orders
If you have an existing court order related to family matters that requires enforcement or modification due to changing circumstances, a family law lawyer can help you navigate the legal process in compliance with Saskatchewan's family law regulations. In...
Medicaid Planning Strategies for Long-Term Care
Medicaid pays for almost half of the US’s total nursing home costs. But for a senior to be eligible, they must meet the low-income requirements, which include having few assets. Additionally, Medicaid includes a look-back period to ensure the person’s financial...
Medicare and Medicaid Differences
Medicare and Medicaid are not the same. Medicare is a federal insurance program for anyone 65 or older and some people under 65 with specific health conditions. Eligibility is not dependent on your income level, and the program is the same across the US. Medicaid is a...
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a federal and state program designed to provide low-cost or no-cost health care coverage to specific groups of people, such as those with low incomes or limited resources. It is the largest program providing health-related and medical services to...
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