Understanding Legal Separation and Its Benefits A legal separation can be a permanent resolution or the precursor to the total dissolution of a marriage. The process is a court-ordered arrangement permitting a married couple to lead separate lives, including separate finances. The process of legally separating is preferred by couples who are unsure of the Read more about Divorce Lawyer[…]
Contrary to what you see in the movies and TV, many couples don’t need judges to divvy up the assets in their divorce. Some couples find solutions outside of the court system, either by working it through themselves, with lawyers or with mediators. Divorce mediation is when you and your spouse work with a neutral Read more about 5 Benefits of Divorce Mediation[…]
The process of getting a divorce can seem complicated and most divorcing couples have a lot of questions. A divorce lawyer can help answer questions and clear up any misconceptions about the process of getting a divorce. One myth about family court is that you are required to go through marriage counseling before you can Read more about Is Marriage Counseling Required Before You Can Get a Divorce?[…]
Divorce and custody disputes can be complex and costly if not handled right – even more so for military divorce and military custody disputes. Military life, deployments, relocation and even military pay structure all contribute to the extra complexity and potential for costly mistakes in military divorce and custody disputes. Military Life. Whether living on Read more about Military Divorce & Custody[…]
Why is it important for a co-parent to foster or encourage a strong parent-child relationship between the other parent and their minor child? When people split up or divorce, family law courts across the country must decide which parent will have primary custody of the parties’ minor child. This task is not easy. As a Read more about Co-Parenting and Fostering Strong Relationships[…]
The only true winners in divorce are parties who reach a fair settlement early in the divorce process – without going to court. Let’s face it. Taking a divorce case all the way to court is expensive – in time, money, and relationships – especially if a custody battle is involved. Parents with young children Read more about The Only Winners in Divorce[…]
Hiring a divorce lawyer can be the most important, and stressful, decision of your entire separation process. When going to a consultation to meet with an attorney, you shouldn’t let them ask all the questions. You need to get enough information from them to ensure that you know if they will be a good divorce Read more about The Three Biggest Questions to Ask When Hiring A Divorce Lawyer[…]
If you’re going through a divorce and your spouse has already hired a divorce lawyer, you might, at times, feel frustrated with some of the things that are going on. This is especially true when the other lawyer is overzealous. There Are Limitations to Zealous Advocacy In general, it is an attorney’s job to be Read more about What You Might Expect From Your Spouse’s Divorce Lawyer[…]
Divorce can be a hectic and stressful time, even in the best circumstances. During divorce, you may not just be ending your marriage, you may also be changing your routines, your living situation and your financial situation. Additionally, the legal process for divorce can be time consuming, depending on your situation. Although the time surrounding Read more about Three steps to help you get organized before divorce[…]
A divorce is a painful and complicated process, bringing both financial and emotional stress. Couples face a number of contentious issues such as child custody and property division when they’re separating. And not surprisingly, one of the more common heated issues in divorce is who gets to keep the dog or cat. Families have long Read more about Who keeps the dog when you divorce?[…]