Same-Sex Divorce: Considerations You Need to Know
In 2015, the laws changed for anybody in a same-sex marriage, as the U.S. Supreme Court made a major decision in Obergfell v. Hodges. Thus, same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide to have their marriages officially recognized by the states. Prior, problems were created, as those in same-sex marriages could be denied a divorce if they…
Read MoreYou Need to Know How Domestic Violence Can Affect Divorce
Over the years, many states have been good about enacting laws that help those who have fallen victim to domestic violence in their marriages. Thanks to these laws, it is now more comfortable and less difficult to receive a divorce when you are the victim of abuse, and there are ways to approach your case…
Read MoreAm I Making the Right Decision by Considering Divorce?
Divorce is a time in your life when many matters can become complicated and skewed, especially after the process has gotten started. Because you could eventually reach the point of no return where you and your spouse begin sorting through major issues, it is important to ask yourself: Is it really time to receive a…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce: The Best Option When You Have Children?
When you are going through divorce, you may be concerned about the impact that it could potentially have on your children. When two divorcing parents are able to co-parent in a respectful manner, it not only relieves stress on the parents, but also brings the best outcome for the children. High conflict divorce can lead…
Read MorePros and Cons of Going Through a True Default Divorce
What happens if the petitioner in a divorce serves the petition and summons, but the respondent does not file a response? To complicate matters more, what if there is no written agreement in the divorce? In these cases, after 30 days passes, you end up with what is known as a “true default” case. To…
Read MoreWhen Your Spouse Claims That They Can’t Pay Alimony
Many factors are taken into consideration for many issues in divorce, and one of these issues is the matter of alimony. If the court believes that one spouse should be paying alimony to the other spouse, they will consider a variety of factors. These include the financial resources of both parties, the standard of living…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons Involved in Your Sole Custody Situation
To understand what is good and bad about a sole custody situation, you first need to understand what sole custody actually is. When a parent has “sole custody” of a child, they receive exclusive physical and legal custody rights in concerns to the child. These are very rare situations and only arise when one parent…
Read MoreTips for a DIY Divorce That Could Benefit You Both
Is ‘DIY’ Divorce for you? DIY divorce is a simple way to go through a divorce without ever entering the walls of a courtroom, taking out the battles and tribulations of divorce that many people wish to avoid. Today we will help you understand if you are a good candidate for a DIY divorce like…
Read MoreIf I Contest a Will, Do I Have a Chance to Win my Case?
When you contest a will, you are doing so so that you can test a will’s validity, such as in its creation process and beyond. Many of these contests are made because somebody believes that the person who made the will was not in the right state of mind or unduly influenced in its creation.…
Read MoreWhat the Right Divorce Mediator Will do for Your Family
You may have already weighed the pros and cons between divorce mediation and litigation, and decided that mediation may be the best option for you. Every divorce mediator is different, but we can assure you that we have the experience and dedication to get you the best result in your case. Today we have some…
Read MoreThe Situations That Dictate if a Grandparent Can Get Custody
In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed…
Read MoreHelping You Understand How to Ask Your Spouse for Divorce
People talk about various aspects of divorce all the time – from distributing assets, to what will happen with your children and your home. But does anybody ever discuss the first step in the process: How you will ask your spouse for a divorce? Since this is a subject that you may not have thought…
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