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Child Custody Evaluation

A child custody evaluation can be ordered by a court if you are involved in a custody dispute with your spouse. The custody evaluation can be required in an initial custody case or in a subsequent case if one of the parents requests that the issue...
Jean MahserjianSeptember 05, 2005

An Overview On The Financial Capacity Of Social Security

There have been so many reports confirming the distressing state of the finances of Social Security and so many members by now are wondering if they can really get the benefits that are due to them when their time to claim for such benefits...
Jinky C. MesiasSeptember 02, 2005

What Are The Requirements In Establishing a Corporation?

A corporation is the biggest type of business entity. So how does one creates one of these giants? But first it is important to define the term CORPORATION- a corporation is an artificial legal entity which is chartered by a state and formed to...
Jinky C. MesiasSeptember 02, 2005

Child Support Enforcement and Federal Criminal Law

Child support enforcement is a growing area of family law. Once child support has been ordered by a Court, or agreed upon by two parents, it is not always smooth sailing.
Jean MahserjianSeptember 02, 2005

Forming a Corporation – Investors

You’ve come up with the best idea since sliced bread, figured out a business name and formed a corporation. There is, however, one small problem. You need money. Welcome to the world of investing.
Richard A. ChapoSeptember 02, 2005

Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man

Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority shareholders are taking the entity.
Richard A. ChapoAugust 31, 2005

S Corporations – Filing The Election

Getting a corporation designated as an “S” can be a bit confusing. If you are committed to getting an “S” corporation, here is how you do it.
Richard A. ChapoAugust 31, 2005

Tax Benefits of A “C” Corporation - Funding

If you are going to form a corporation, you might be surprised to learn a “C” corporation comes with a lot of tax benefits. While this article isn’t intended to replace the advice of a good tax professional, it may serve to open your...
Richard A. ChapoAugust 31, 2005

How The Government Pension Offset May Affect Social Security Benefits?

The government pension offset is in fact a reduction in the benefit which a social security member’s spouse is likely to experience especially if the spouse has a government pension from work that is not covered by the Social Security.
Jinky C. MesiasAugust 31, 2005

Social Security: Which Is Much Better Early Or Late Retirement?

The social security retirement benefit is given during the normal retirement age of a qualified member. The normal retirement age is the age at which the retirement benefits equal the amount of the primary insurance.
Jinky C. MesiasAugust 31, 2005