While a property owner has the right to challenge an eminent domain taking of their land or property rights, this is an uphill battle. In most cases, courts uphold government entities' rights to seize private land for public (and sometimes not-so-public) purposes....
If you and your spouse get divorced, you’re generally required to disclose the assets that you own. The court will ask for this declaration if you and your spouse aren’t settling your situation out of court so that they can assist with dividing property in an...
Every state in the country has its own unique rules related to divorce and family law. From the rules that determine who has custody of your children to the resolution of property division disputes, state law has a major influence on what happens at the end of your...
If you receive an offer from the government to purchase your home or property, you are likely facing an eminent domain case. Eminent domain allows the government to acquire private property from you or your business under the conditions that you receive fair...
When you decide to get a divorce, many areas of your life will change. However, the best thing you can do for your minor children is to minimize the impact your separation has on their lives. This involves working with your ex to establish a functional co-parenting...
The American dream is intrinsically intertwined with homeownership. Private residences are like modern-day castles to every hardworking citizen. Unfortunately, no building or plot of land remains immune to eminent domain. By wielding this tool, the government may take...
The future probably seems very uncertain when you realize that you will soon divorce. Whether you decided to file or you just signed papers presented to you by a process server because your spouse filed, you may recognize that significant financial upheaval is likely...
Although you may technically own the property where you live or land that you hold as an investment, it is always vulnerable to claims in the future that could force you to sell your real property. The concept of eminent domain makes many property owners...
Divorce is challenging for everyone involved. Even when you feel like divorce is a wise and healthy choice, it can still be difficult to move from one chapter of your life to the next. When parents divorce, they also have to think about how their child will move to...