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…

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When 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…

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The 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…

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What 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…

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Helping 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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Handling 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…

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Can 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…

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Common 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…

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Making 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…

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Custody 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…

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Surviving 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…

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Immigration 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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