Divorce
Making Positive Decisions: Divorce Mediation and Its Benefits
Many people think that, when it comes to divorce, nobody gets what they want. This isn’t always the case, and divorce doesn’t always have to be ugly. You can make positive decisions and work past a variety of issues with your spouse if you are willing to communicate during this already-difficult time. What is divorce…
Read MoreEnsuring That You Do Not Abuse the Order of Protection
When you file an order of protection against somebody, you are usually looking for some type of protection from another party. Many people claim that a piece of paper is not enough to protect them, but others feel that this is the safety that will keep an abuser away. When you are going through divorce…
Read MoreWeighing the Pros and Cons of Joint Custody With Your Ex
When it comes to joint custody, not a thing can go wrong… right? Joint custody seems like the ideal situation to be in when it comes to spending time with your child and the time that they spend with your ex as well. Many people believe that joint custody will be a breeze, especially when…
Read MoreDivorce Fears: What You Should Really Expect in Divorce
When it comes to divorce, nothing is worse than the divorce fears. Divorce doesn’t really ever seem to come without fear, does it? When you start going through the process, you might feel fears about meeting all the deadlines required or battling with your emotions. You may wonder if it ever gets any easier, and…
Read MoreThe Effects of Annulment in Many Aspects of Your Life
You may think that an annulment sounds simple. When it all boils down to it, it is virtually just the legal process that ends a marriage – and in some cases acts like it never happened at all. Many people, as you know, will seek an annulment for a variety of reasons: such as bigamy,…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t Have a Valid Marriage: How You Can Tell
Marriage means a lot to many people, which is why they go through the sometimes-arduous process and work through turmoil to receive a marriage. However, there are some events that can make you ask if you have a valid marriage or not. This becomes especially important in times where you may believe that you will…
Read MoreFiling for Divorce – Some Questions That You Might Have
When you are filing for divorce, you might feel stressed; this is something that many people experience when this is their first time and they aren’t exactly sure how the process will work. However, filing for divorce doesn’t have to be complicated. You may still have questions depending on how long you want the process…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Divorce Deposition Process
When trial is inevitable and you know you might be facing the court system, you might be facing a divorce deposition. Divorce deposition is used at the end of the divorce process to find out more about certain aspects. It is a way to find out the facts of the case before a settlement is…
Read MoreBeginning the Search: When One Spouse Has Been Hiding Assets
Unfortunately, it is common to hear that a spouse has been hiding assets when you are going through a divorce. You may know somebody that it has happened to and wonder what penalties a spouse could face when they do this. Spouses tend to do this because they think that it is easy to get…
Read MoreCan Legal Disputes With Your Spouse Pop Up Even After Divorce?
The divorce is over, and now you’re free! This is how many people feel after divorce, when they are finally able to move forward after one of the most distressing times of their lives. The truth is, sometimes legal matters still tend to pop up after your divorce has come to an end. Some of…
Read MoreWhat Responsibilities Does the Custodial Parent Have?
Who is the custodial parent in a parenting relationship? This is the parent who shares a home with the child. This means that the parent who is given custodial duties will usually have either primary legal or physical custody, or is the only parent involved in the child’s life for a variety of reasons. However,…
Read MoreFactors That Determine Alimony and Help You Set Your Support
There are many factors that determine alimony when you and your spouse are no longer together. Alimony is a very important factor in a variety of divorces, as spouses always have a legal obligation to support one another financially. Family courts help determine how much alimony should be paid to you through “equity,” which means…
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