Are you thinking about divorce? Are you filled with emotions ranging from horror to knowing it was coming, but couldn’t face it? The decision to terminate your marriage can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be emotionally stressful, financially taxing, and spiritually draining. It not only involves you… Continue reading →
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Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
Entering into a marriage is an exciting life event that should be cherished. Legal issues relating to an upcoming marriage can be complex and emotionally charged, especially if you have been asked to sign a prenuptial agreement. People planning to get married tend to have many pressing issues on their minds – they tend to… Continue reading →
Alimony/Spousal Support
While getting a divorce signifies the end of your marriage, it does not necessarily mean that your financial obligations towards each other are over. Alimony or spousal support is payment from one spouse to the other that can continue long after your divorce is finalized. It is said to be a payment of support from… Continue reading →
I don’t want to divorce my spouse, can I challenge my divorce?
Everyone knows that it’s possible to get a divorce. But what if you don’t want to get divorced from your spouse? Is it possible to refuse to get divorced? The short answer is “no.” If your spouse wants to get divorced, you can certainly try to talk him or her out of it. You can… Continue reading →
How are property and debt divided in a divorce?
It is common for a divorcing couple to decide about dividing their property and debts themselves (with or without the help of a neutral third party like a mediator), rather than leaving it to the judge. However, if a couple cannot agree, they can submit their property dispute to the court, which will use state… Continue reading →
Bethany Frankel calls her divorce excruciating
Bethany Frankel puts a strong face while doing her talk show in the early phase of her divorce. Bethany and her husband Jason Hoppy married in 2010 and filed for divorce January 2013. She says divorce has been very hard and its taken its toll on her, but is glad to see that she can… Continue reading →
When is spousal support allowed?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment made by one spouse to the other for support during or after legal separation or divorce. A party can ask the court in his or her first filing to award temporary alimony to help the party meet expenses during the divorce. Similarly, a party seeking a… Continue reading →
Divorce can take a toll on a person’s emotion and finance
In some circumstances divorce can take a financial toll on a person’s finances. If you are currently undergoing a divorce, then you will want to talk these financial tips into consideration in order to help you get back on your feet after the split is finalized. First of all, it is wise to understand your… Continue reading →
What can I expect from a divorce/legal separation?
Seeking to divorce from your spouse is never an easy decision it’s difficult under any circumstance. Each divorce action is unique however there is one common theme in all divorce actions and that is the importance of having a general knowledge of the applicable law. Decisions may have to be made in a short time… Continue reading →