Divorce
Pros 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 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 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…
Read MoreHandling Anxiety and Depression While Going Through Divorce
Working through the tough road that is divorce can be more difficult than it seems. First and foremost, if you are experiencing anxiety and depression as you battle through divorce, it is important to receive mental health treatment as necessary, as only a professional will be able to walk you through this. However, there are…
Read MoreCan You Prepare for Divorce While You Are Married?
Today we answer the age-old question: Yes, you can get prepared for divorce while you are still married. There are always some things for you to consider when you go through some large, changing times during your life – and divorce is one of them. By following some steps, you can ensure that you are…
Read MoreCommon Coparenting Pitfalls That You Want to Avoid
When you are going through a divorce or already went through one, coparenting may seem like the most impossible task in sight. With a bleak history or emotional baggage tying both of you down, the remnants from divorce, you may have questions about how you can co-parent in the healthiest way. Today we will discuss…
Read MoreMaking a Plan to Leave an Abusive Marriage Behind
An abusive marriage can take a toll on you and your children in ways that you may have never imagined. This is why, if you are making the decision to leave an abusive relationship once and for all, it is necessary to plan it out and proceed with caution – because you never know what…
Read MoreCan I Make a Request for Health Insurance in Alimony?
When you are working toward a final alimony settlement, there are many things that you might consider. What happens if you were a wife who stayed at home with her children instead of finishing college, essentially putting some of your dreams on hold? What if your husband was attending a full-time job and now you…
Read MoreCustody and Holidays – Handling Your New Custody Schedule
When you are a parent who has just gone through divorce, you may wonder what will happen to some of the most important times of the year: the holidays. The holiday season is already stressful, made more stressful by the fact that your custody schedule is changing. We are here to help you make…
Read MoreSurviving Divorce When a Family Business is Involved
In many cases, two business owners who are married will only see the positives in their business. As we know, it can sometimes be difficult to keep a business afloat, but what happens if a much bigger issue introduces itself… what if the business owners decide to get a divorce? One of the major issues…
Read MoreImmigration and the Difficulties of Divorce: An FAQ
Divorce, in itself, it a difficult subject to understand at times. Emotions are high and you are treading on new grounds that you have never discovered before. This is why, if you are going through a divorce but you are also an immigrant or the spouse of an immigrant, you may have some questions for…
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