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Family Law Resources
American Bar Association - Family Law Section
The ABA Section of Family Law has a web site created for use by the general public. It offers information about differences in state laws for divorce, child support and other issues. The site contains tables and summaries, for ease of use and understanding.
The Legal Information Institute
Family Law LII is an internationally known institute which provides legal information to the public. LII's Family Law section offers articles covering a number of family law topics. It also contains pertinent statutes and case law.
Office of Child Support Enforcement
The OSCE is a division of the Administration for Children and Families [ACF]. It is responsible for administering the Child Support Enforcement Program [CSE], a partnership between federal, state and local levels. The CSE offers services to promote family self-sufficiency. It aids custodial parents in issues ranging from establishing paternity to support orders and even aids in collecting support payments. There are also services offered to non-custodial parents.
Child Calculator
Information including worksheets and instructions from The Minnesota Child Support Enforcement Division on how to calculate approximate child support; keep in mind that the court has the final authority to determine support.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Child Welfare Information Gateway offers access to information and resources geared toward helping children and families. It was formerly known as the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
Children's Rights Council
The Children's Rights Council is a non-profit entity which works toward helping children maintain and experience the relationship with two parents that a child would have when his or her parents were married. The emphasis on continual, meaningful contact helps maintain continuity for children.
Our Family Wizard
A clearinghouse for information on shared child custody issues, including links to resources for issues such as blended families and long distance parenting.
State Marriage License Requirements
This site offers a state by-state chart of all the information you would need for the marriage requirements of each state.
Marriage and Divorce Data
This site has data on marriage and divorce in the United States provided by the Census Bureau. This data includes information on the current marital status of people by sex, age and race. It also has reports from studies that collect data on the marital history of the population.
Domestic Abuse Hotlines
A link to information for safe, caring help for those in crisis. Includes national organization information.
Estate Planning Resource Links
Satellite Photos and Value of US homes
Find out the value of your home as well as sale prices for comparable homes in your area.
Kelly Blue Book
The guide to car values and expert reviews on all makes and models. It includes information for resale value determination.
Boat Value Guide
Information on the value of your boat, as well as information on sales and opportunities for valuation.
Stock & Security Resources
An informative guide to the latest information on stocks, including recaps of daily stock market updates.
How Much Estate Tax Will You Pay?
Use this calculator to get an estimated amount of the estate tax you would pay for the assets of your current estate.
Federal Estate Tax Laws
A link to Internal Revenue Code Section 2001, which sets out the Federal Estate Tax laws.
Federal Gift Tax Laws
A link to Internal Revenue Code Section 2501, which sets out the Federal Gift Tax laws. This should be viewed in conjunction with the estate tax laws as many of the provisions are connected.
Social Security Administration Retirement Planner
This Social Security Administration website offers retirement planning and disability benefit information.
Administration on Aging
A list of federal, national and local programs geared toward older persons, caregivers and professionals.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The official site of the government agency that is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid and other programs.
Public Information Web Site of the American Bar Association's Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
The American Bar Association's site that can answer your questions about estate planning, probate and administration of estates, taxes and disability planning.
Frequently Asked Retirement Questions
The Social Security website link to frequently asked questions about retirement benefits.
Factors that may affect your retirement benefits
A Social Security Administration website link that has information your retirement benefits and what may affect them. This includes various earnings, covered earnings, credits, pensions, annuities, interest, dividends, windfall elimination provisions [WEP] and government pension offsets [GPO].
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