Did you know one spouse can clean out a joint bank account, have your individual bank accounts froze, and have you court ordered out of your home within 24 hours of being served divorce papers regardless of “fault” or “no-fault”?…
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In today’s society one can choose the right way to divorce much like deciding on the purchase of a new vehicle. A mere fact of life in the world in which we live. We longer must file charges of mental…
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When contemplating a divorce it is best to figure out what you want to take away from it. It is a good idea to think this through before you tell your spouse and before you hire a lawyer. Familiarize yourself…
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Civil annulments (also called a civil nullity) generally have to be filed within two years of the marriage date to be considered in a U.S. court. They are not to be confused with church annulments, which have no legal effect,…
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Divorce seems to be a pretty popular event in our day and age. In previous centuries it was one of the most frowned upon ideas in our society, but now, everyone is doing it. There are some things to think…
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Divorce is difficult, but when children are a part of the equation, it can be extremely tough. It takes two mature adults that are willing to set their own needs aside and place those of their children ahead of their…
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The average divorce counseling center or family law Internet site tells you exactly how to find the right attorney. Most even give you a complimentary checklist of questions to help determine if an attorney’s professional record and credentials are the…
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SHOULD IT BE COMPULSORY FOR COUPLES TO SIGN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT BEFORE MARRIAGE? No, it should not be compulsory. When two adults – yes, grown adults – who are over the age of consent and old enough to drink, drive,…
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You have decided to divorce. So have I. Are you confused? So am I. I have gotten over the fact that I am actually divorcing, now it is time to move toward, getting divorced. I contacted an attorney and her…
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If you are living with abuse of any kind from a spouse, it is time for you to make a change that will give you back a life of purpose and a sense of self-esteem. You deserve more than to…
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As with so many things, this depends largely on the individuals involved.  People may divorce because they’ve grown apart and have nothing in common anymore.  They may divorce because of previously undisclosed abuse.  One or both may have simply grown…
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Custody disputes are one of the hardest things to deal with.  It seems like no matter what happens no one is happy.  C0-parenting with a difficult parent does not make it any easier on you or the children.   No matter…
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Often in divorce common issues become a major factor of contention with opposing sides.  Among challenges, child related concerns for custody and support rank high in disagreement.  A less common, yet equally contentious topic in the dissolution process is that of…
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A marriage is the meaning of being together til death do us part. So what is a prenuptial agreement stating, that if this marriage is not going to work out then, I don’t want you to have any of my…
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Divorce can be a very stressful time mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.  One way to possibly reduce some of the stress and financial burden during this trying time is by filing for divorce without a lawyer. The outcome is the same…
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Divorce mediation can help immensely in the painful process of divorce. However, one must define what “success” will look like before deciding whether the mediation was, in fact, successful. Couples who come for therapy may be in the last stages…
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With marriages falling apart and dissolving completely at an alarming rate, it seems that divorce attorneys are a dime a dozen. Supply and demand may have brought up the quantity of these attorneys, but some of the quality has certainly…
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Should it be compulsory for couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage? *My opinion counts too: Allow me to say, if it’s a young couple who has never been married and the person they are marrying has about the…
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You fell in love, you married, you had children, and now you are divorcing. This is probably not how you pictured things going when you were saying “I do”, but it is where you are today. For almost every parent,…
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There are many benefits to a restraining order during the divorce process. Separation between people that are going through the divorce allows personal space to be established between the former couple. This is especially necessary when one party has shown…
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Stipulating that a Prenuptial Agreement is necessary prior to any and all couples marrying is an excellent idea. Any and all marriages are at risk of ending in divorce, and ensuring that all married entities complete and agree to a…
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There are reasons why high-level conflict divorces should be investigated for the possibility of domestic violence. Highly contested divorce usually means that both parties think they are in the right in relation to why the relationship between both parties did…
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In our brave new world, the words ‘I do’ are not as solid as they were in our past. There are many outside and internal factors that force us into making decisions about getting married and about divorcing. To truly…
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Most women cheat through neglect, boredom and being taken for granted. Many people forget a vital factor when they get into a relationship: that human beings are constantly evolving and developing different aspirations, needs and expectations. Cheating with someone else…
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Dealing with relationships on any level can be very difficult. Dealing with past relationships can be even more complicated depending on the reasons the relationship ended. On average, every person has to deal with a relationship to some level. It…
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TOP REASONS FOR DIVORCE When I first married Sally, the joke goes, I just wanted to eat her up. Five years later, I wish I had! Clearly, with a record of fifty-plus divorces per hundred marriages, the blush of joy…
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The nuclear family system plays an integral role in our society. After all, for many people it serves as a primary purpose for living. Family is one of the most instrumental phenomena of our microcosm. Valuable benefits are enjoyed by…
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There are many causes of divorce and more and more develop as times advance. With new technology come new problems. The world is so much more complex than it used to be, so it is only natural that people and…
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