Once your divorce has been finalized, a section in your Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage (ie. your “divorce decree”), likely awarded possession of the marital home to one of you (or none of you and sold). In the event you are the party leaving, starting out fresh can be an …
Yes, dad’s have the same rights as mom’s in a divorce! We hear so much about moms receiving primary custody of their children after a divorce, leading many people to assume that a mother’s and a father’s rights to custody differ. Under current laws, mom’s and dad’s actually have the …
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Last Updated: August 17, 2022 It can be difficult to get custody in a divorce, particularly if the children are living with the other parent. If one parent served as the main caregiver during the marriage and the children are residing with that individual during a marital separation, the other …
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Alimony, also called “maintenance”: or “spousal support”, is essentially a sum of money paid to a spouse for a handful of reasons. Typically, alimony is paid to a spouse because of a large income disparity or because one spouse is unable to remain employed due to no actions of their …
Last Modified: August 18, 2022 When parents separate, divorce, or do not live together, they must arrange for custody of their children. This means that decision making rights, the allocation of parental responsibilities, and parenting time need to be specified in a written document. This process is not usually pleasant …
Last Updated: June 2, 2022 There is more than one way to get divorced and some methods are easier to follow than others. Any type of divorce requires time, effort, and (at least a little) money but spouses who work things out to achieve an uncontested divorce reduce their investments …
Last Updated: April 29, 2022 Not all divorces need to be a mess with fighting, anger, and huge lawyer bills because the divorce lasted for 3-years. But being able to work amicably with your soon-to-be ex-spouse requires expert help that only a divorce attorney can provide. An uncontested divorce is …
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Last Updated: June 28, 2022 Going through a divorce raises many questions regarding assets, children, and splitting property. One topic many couples encounter during the divorce process is spousal support or maintenance, commonly known as alimony. There are many circumstances in which this type support may or may not be …
Last Updated: May 26, 2022 “Who gets to keep the house after divorce?” is one of the most common questions that arise during a discussion of property division in divorce. A house is one of the most expensive assets that most married couples purchase and when the union ends in …
Last Updated: July 25, 2022 Divorce can be a sad and stressful situation but viewing it as an opportunity for growth is one way to reduce the pain. Professionals providing divorce help encourage their clients to view the positive side of the situation. Though life changes in a sudden and …
Last Updated: June 6, 2022 Child custody takes several forms and might be called a variety of different things depending on your state. Custody can be both legal or physical, or it might be called guardianship, or the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time. When a court makes a …
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Last Updated: December 22, 2022 The divorce process is not easy for anyone involved and it can bring out the worst in some people. Divorcing an angry spouse can make the process even more difficult to handle. One or both spouses may express a range of emotions including anger. An …
Last Updated: December 19, 2022 Many factors go into child custody decisions and knowing what the most important factors are is essential to winning a custody battle. During a divorce, the parents are faced with possibly having their rights to see their children restricted or even removed. A custody battle …
Last Updated: December 18, 2022 When you realize your marriage is beginning to fall apart and fighting persists, it is a good idea to begin preparing for a contested divorce just in case your situation gets out of control. Most couples who divorce are not able to work out the …
Last Updated: December 14, 2022 Marital property vs. nonmarital property–what’s the difference? When people marry, money, debt, and property take on additional legal implications. Though distinguishing nonmarital and marital property may not be important during the union, it becomes a top priority during a divorce. Division of property can lead …
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Last Updated: December 23, 2022 No one enters into a marriage with he thought they will be getting divorced. Divorce can be a nasty experience for some, and can carry a lot of heartache. However, many people learn a lot about themselves after having gone through a divorce. This isn’t …
Last Updated: November 18, 2022 You are going through a divorce and seeing the kids is becoming more and more of a challenge. Every time you show up at the ex’s house, another argument takes place. If you are one second late bringing them back, you are threatened with the infamous, …
Last Updated: December 13, 2022 For parents, knowing their child support rights includes understanding how to get their back child support paid. A court award of child support to one parent does not guarantee that the other parent will pay. When the balance begins to add up, action must be …
Last Updated: December 6, 2022 Many parents disagree on various things during a divorce and child visitation (also known as ‘Parenting Time’) is a big one. Each parent may want to spend as much time as possible with the children. Many parents have similar work schedules, which makes it difficult to …
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Last Updated: December 8, 2022 If you love your children and want what’s best for them, you deserve to get joint custody in divorce. Joint custody, which involves parents sharing physical and/or legal custody of their children, has become the most popular arrangement for divorcing parents. In fact, most judges prefer …
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We’ve all heard it before, maybe you’ve heard it from your spouse or partner, or mother or mother-in-law, you have children now, you must stay together for the children. But do you? Is staying together for the sake of your children really the best policy? There are a few things …
Last Updated: November 23, 2022 A child custody battle is not a pleasant situation for anyone involved. No parent thinks fighting for child custody will be easy, but it might be necessary. Parents are already emotionally and financially strained if during a divorce and children are facing a future of living …
Last updated: November 30, 2022 Approximately 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This can lead to divorcing couples to fight over property in divorce. Divorce is a complex process both emotionally and legally. Division of property is a major issue in many …
