Divorce
What Options Are There When Mediation Doesn’t Work?
If you are involved in a divorce, you probably already know that mediation is a process that gives couples the option of resolving their differences rather than going through the court process. Mediation works for some people because it is both private and confidential. However, rather than an outcome, mediation is viewed as a process.…
Read MoreWhen You Want to Divorce Your Abusive Husband
When you are in an abusive relationship with your husband, divorce may be on your mind. However, one thing you must remember before you take the leap into divorce with the help from your attorney is that it is important to stay safe before you iron out the little details. Leaving could spark rage in…
Read MoreWhat Are the Drastic Effects Divorce Has on Women?
If you are a woman going through a divorce, you may be going through one of the toughest periods of your life, especially adjusting after you agree that the marriage has finally come to an end. Women may suffer both in quality of life and emotional well-being after a divorce. It is important to know…
Read MoreDocuments That You Must Provide to Your Divorce Attorney
Divorce can be complicated – any attorney will be honest about that from the start. Dividing properly and working through the battles of child custody may cause you stress at times, which is why it is extremely important to be prepared. This is where important documents come into play to help you through every step…
Read MoreDistributing Assets During the Divorce Process
As you know from the moment you get married, the property that you own with your spouse during the marriage will typically be seen as “shared.” Yes, there are sometimes differences between what is considered “separate” and what is considered “marital” property in the eyes of the court. Typically, separate property will include any property…
Read MoreTips to Speed up the Divorce Process
The moment you believe that divorce is right for you, you may want to know what you can expect from the process. You may have invested a lot of time into building up your marriage and now that you are receiving a divorce, you may wonder how you can guide the process as smoothly as…
Read MoreWhat Celebrities Can Teach Us About Divorce
You may see the tabloids, may read the magazines – the truth in the matter is that celebrity divorces are happening all the time. It becomes a game to some people when their favorite celebrity is in the news caught up in a new love cycle, wondering how long this one is going to last…
Read MoreWhy Mediation is Better For the Children
Mediation is an alternative way of handling conflict resolution that doesn’t involve the high cost and extended amount of time that is typical when a case goes to trial. It helps to resolve conflicts in a more timely and cost efficient manner with the help of a professional mediator. Mediators are usually able to resolve…
Read MoreIs My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business if We Divorce?
Divorce is the last thing people are typically thinking of when they get married – however, the sad fact of the matter is that 52% of all first marriages will end in divorce in this day and age. Divorces are already an unfortunate matter but then you add in the fact that a couple has…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe From Domestic Violence During Divorce
Domestic violence is a very serious thing to keep in mind when going through a divorce, male or female. According to the Department of Justice, 14% of all homicides in the United States were perpetrated by an intimate partner. In 2007, there was a total of 2,340 – 1,640 of those being women, and 700…
Read MoreBest Divorce Tips For Men: A Look at the Legal Side
A divorce is the formal acknowledgement that a legal marriage has come to an end. Courts in the United States see two types of divorce known as “absolute divorce”, which shows a wrongdoing on one spouse’s part and “limited divorce”, which results in termination of the right to cohabitate but the marriage is not officially…
Read MoreEnding Delays and Getting Your Case Resolved Promptly
By, Donald B. Cripe, J.D., AAA, AHLA, ACR, SCMA; Award Winning Mediator and C.A.M.S. panelist It’s been months, maybe years, since you started your divorce. It seems that every time you go to court the hearing is postponed or in the language of the law, continued. Nothing was accomplished and even if the delay wasn’t…
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