First of all: What is a default judgment? When you are involved in a divorce case, you expect everything to go smoothly and for your spouse to cooperate. When you serve your spouse with a petition, you expect them to answer is within your state’s time limits because this is how your case moves forward…. Continue reading →
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5 Financial Tips for Divorce
When it comes to concerns about divorce, finances typically rank near the top of the list. Navigating the tricky waters of joint bank accounts, mutual assets, and division of property is never easy, and it often requires the help of a skilled divorce attorney. Here are five financial tips to keep in mind when going… Continue reading →
4 Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce in 2015
It is common knowledge these days that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. For many married couples, divorce is the best option for getting out of an unhappy situation and starting fresh for the future. However, no two divorces are the same, and it’s important to know what you’re getting into before you start… Continue reading →
Selling a Home After Divorce: Tax Issues to Consider
During a divorce, what to do with the marital home is one of the first concerns that comes to mind. The couple essentially has three choices; they could sell the house and split the proceeds, they could agree to have one spouse buyout the other spouses interests, or they could continue owning the house jointly…. Continue reading →
What is the Legal Divorce Process Like?
Although some divorces are very simple and can be handled with a minimum amount of red tape and delay, most divorces are much more difficult. The basic divorce goes something like this: One spouse contacts an attorney who assists in the preparation of a petition, the legal document that sets forth the reasons why the… Continue reading →
How to Protect Myself?
When a couple says, “I do”, they think about a long future together – not divorce. Divorce is probably one of the most stressful and painful things that an individual could go through in his or her lifetime. It can be a relatively easy process where both spouses desire an amicable party, or it can… Continue reading →
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