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Every state in the country has laws about the big decisions in a divorce. These include laws that apply to custody matters and the division of marital property, for example. Anyone can file an uncontested divorce if the spouses are able to agree on the major issues involved.. If they don’t, they might need to […]
How old were you when you got married? If you look at the statistics, you’ll see that the average age of marriage is generally trending up. People now tend to get married in their early thirties, whereas previous generations usually got married in their 20s or even their teens. Of course, there are still people […]
Spousal support can be a much-needed support for spouses who are without a job or who have financial needs they cannot meet on their own following a divorce. Spousal support may also be used as a way to repay an ex-spouse who had invested their time and money into their spouse’s education to help increase […]
Getting a DUI means being impaired while driving. In some cases, the police try to prove this impairment by showing that you failed field sobriety tests or something of this nature. But it is very common for them to give you a breath test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If it is at […]
When a couple decides to end their marriage, resentment and harsh feelings might lead one parent to engage in activities that impact the relationship between the children and the other parent. Collectively known as parental alienation, these emotionally manipulative tactics may convince the kids that one parent is bad while the other is good. Parental […]
Many divorces go through litigation. Divorce litigation means that the spouses present evidence to a judge and ask them to make decisions about splitting up their property, dividing parental responsibilities or awarding support to one’s spouse. People sometimes think that the only way they can secure a fair outcome is if a judge really understands […]
If you’re in the process of divorce, it’s wise to be giving some thought to the tax implications of the decisions you make – or at least have a tax or financial advisor who is. This can benefit you, for example, as you divide your property. If your divorce won’t be finalized until next year, […]
Parents are not always nice, and some can do nasty things to their kids. Divorce can be a great chance to change things and protect your children. If your spouse harms the kids, you need to do all you can to keep them away from them. But what about if the issue is less clear? […]
You have been putting off this subject for months. Couples’ counseling, heart-to-heart discussions and giving each other needed space did not seem to work for you and your spouse. You tried to salvage your marriage, but divorce seems the likely direction. Since this is uncharted territory, you wonder what you need to do to begin […]
