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Stages of Divorce and What to Expect
Your wedding day is probably one of the most memorable events in your life. While no one plans for divorce, it does happen. Unfortunately, there is less information available about divorce than there is about planning a perfect wedding. Keep in mind that the processes...
Three Reasons Why Divorce Happens
Anyone can feel doubt in their relationships over time. For better or for worse can be differences between marriages. Here are three reasons why divorce happens: 1. Communication, or lack thereof. Many couples aren’t sure how to communicate appropriately and don’t...
Changing Your Name After a Divorce
Divorces are difficult, emotionally and legally. One of the most difficult decisions is whether to change back to your maiden name or not, to maintain your married identity or return to who you were prior to marriage. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly...
How Parenting Time and Custody Differ
Sometimes terms are used interchangeably because they essentially have the same meaning, such as cost and price. Other times words are used in place of each other which shouldn’t be because they have distinct differences. When it concerns legal matters, it is...
The Difference Between Guardianship and Custody
The main duties of those with guardianship and those with custody are extremely similar. The purpose of both is to ensure the well-being and safety of the child and to be the key decision makers for the child. While they are similar, though, a guardian and a custodian...
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Necessary?
A prenuptial agreement, or "prenup", is a written contract created by an engaged couple that makes the process of divorce simpler, less costly, and faster. It spells out which property and debt each party comes into the marriage with and how property would be divided...
No-Fault Divorce and What it Means
There are four main types of divorce: No-fault, fault, contested, and uncontested divorce. A contested one is where the defendant opposes the divorce, while an uncontested divorce is when the defendant doesn’t oppose it. A no-fault divorce simply means the marriage...
What Are Some Ways to Recover Financially After Divorce?
Divorce is never an easy situation. It can create a lot of stress and strain between former spouses, as well as financial hardship for those who find themselves un- or under- employed in the aftermath of a marriage breakdown. Though you might be at rock bottom right...
What Issues Require Family Law Services?
The practice of law encompasses a wide array of legal issues, personal issues, and social issues. It ranges from criminal law to tax law, from business lawyers to those who handle marriage documents. One of the most common types of lawyer services that almost everyone...
Ways to Help Your Teen Cope with Divorce
Nearly 50 percent of all marriages will end in separation or divorce, with over 40 percent of them being first marriages. Divorce is hard enough for adults to deal with, but it can be downright devastating for teens. The end of a family unit forces a child to question...