Going through a divorce can be a very stressful thing to have to go through, and many women who get divorced and had their last name changed when they were married, want to have their maiden name restored to them. Having this done is usually a very simple matter, but it does vary by state… Continue reading →
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Legal Separation Vs. Divorce
People constantly wonder, what is the difference between legal separation and divorce? The main difference between the two, of course, is that with legal separation the couple is still legally married and still has the option to work through their issues and stay married. With divorce, this is not an option. During legal separation, the… Continue reading →
Legal Requirements For Marriage FAQs
What do you have to do in order to get married? What is legally required of you and your soon to be spouse? Every state has different regulations regarding marriage, but most states you have to be 18 or older in order to get married, unless you have the permission of your parents and your… Continue reading →
Interstate Child Custody Arrangements
When there is a child born to parents who are divorced, separated, or were never married, there is usually a child custody arrangement put into place by the courts. Sometimes, the parents live in different states, so in order to simplify the custody arrangement, the courts have put into effect a law called the “Uniform… Continue reading →
Five Essential Tips For Divorcing in 2015
It’s 2015: there is an app for just about everything, flying robots are now doing deliveries for sites like amazon.com, and the car company Tesla just invented an automobile that drives itself, which will hit commercial markets within the next few years. Time, technology, are changing, expanding, shattering vestiges of what was common only 10… Continue reading →
Forcing Child Counseling During Divorce: Can It be Done?
Divorce is an incredible life upheaval. Even if the process is completely amiable, smooth, and reassuring for both sides, the seizable change will take time and commitment to adjust to in a healthy way. And you can be sure, before anyone reaches a stable point of peace, there will be small bumps along the way;… Continue reading →
Parenting Plans for Children Under Two
One helpful component of divorce or legal separation is the parenting plan you will lay out with your ex, that serves as a guide to how you will continue to parent your children in the wake of the divorce. A parenting plan is a document written by both you and your ex, that determines how… Continue reading →
MONDAY Gray Divorce: Essential Tips for Divorce after 50
The United States has the highest divorce rate of anywhere in the world, with roughly 45% of American marriages ending in divorce. Education, particularly a college level education has proven a great deterrent against divorce in all age groups except one: people older than 50. According to an NPR article, a higher frequency of breakups… Continue reading →
Providing Protection for Children During Divorce
According to the American Psychological Association, about 40-50% of marriages end in divorce. This isn’t an uncommon phenomenon; your kids should know that they aren’t the only children to go through this, there are others who understand all the hardship. Make the Process as Fast and Amicable as Possible This may mean avoiding litigation, but… Continue reading →
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