Sometimes significant changes occur after a couple is legally divorced that make it necessary to change the court order. During these occasions, a legal modification may be appropriate, for example: If you have lost your job If you have suffered a disability or illness If your ex-spouse has had a significant increase in financial status… Continue reading →
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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
If you can’t decide whether or not to make a prenuptial agreement, you first need to determine what it can and can’t do for you. A prenuptial agreement is a legal document executed by a couple before they are married that details how their assets and liabilities will be divided in the event of a… Continue reading →
Do I Owe my Spouse’s Debt?
What happens when the marriage you entered into with such high hopes is headed for divorce court? Money has become a big point of contention, even in intact marriages, but has also become the leading cause of divorce – bills are continually rising and it costs a lot of money to raise children. Whether you… Continue reading →
Hyphenating Your Married Name
Congratulations on deciding to get married. Wedding time is a time for the couple to make many decisions – planning their nuptials, including ceremony and reception details, and honeymoon plans. In addition, there is the merging of two households if they don’t already live together, applying for the marriage license and then deciding whether or… Continue reading →
Help! I’m In an Abusive Relationship
Do you feel alone in your relationship? If you’re in an abusive relationship, your abuser most probably has isolated you from your friends and family. He has made you financially, socially and physically dependent on him. Learning how to leave an abusive relationship is a process that takes time. Plus, leaving an abusive relationship is… Continue reading →
How can I get Custody of my Pet?
When so many pet owners say they would risk their lives to protect their pet, is it any wonder that so many animal lovers are willing to fight for custody of their animals? Many couples who separate or divorce ask for custody of their dog or cat. As a matter of fact, there has been… Continue reading →
Is My Pre-nup Valid?
It can be a sensitive matter, but getting a prenuptial agreement is an increasingly important tool to protect both spouses in the event of the unforeseen – a divorce! Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements have a bad connotation in many people’s minds. Some believe bringing up a prenup can reflect negatively on a marriage’s future and are… Continue reading →
Do I Need A Post-Nuptial Agreement?
A post-nuptial agreement is a voluntary written contract between spouses that is created after their wedding to settle their affairs and assets in the event of a separation or divorce. For some couples a post-nuptial agreement can stop conflict and promote harmony in their marriage. Like the contents of a pre-nuptial agreement, it can vary… Continue reading →
Has Money Problems lead you to Divorce?
Financial difficulties, and the stress that accompanies them, are the leading causes of divorce. With the economy the way it is today, many marriages go through monetary trouble, but is divorce the solution? According to a new study at Utah State University, “Couples who reported disagreeing about finances once a week were over 30 percent… Continue reading →
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