When your spouse is an active duty military person and you are considering divorce, additional legal complexities may arise. Although a military divorce involves the same issues as a traditional divorce, there are often different rules and challenges for resolving certain disputes, such as division of property, child custody and support, visitation and spousal support…. Continue reading →
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Annulment versus Divorce
I have been asked many times what the difference is between an annulment and a divorce. An annulment is a legal procedure when the court says your marriage is not legally valid. When filing for an annulment, the court will ask you to prove that your spouse has violated specific laws. After the annulment, it… Continue reading →
Divorce or a legal separation?
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions a divorce or perhaps a legal separation? It’s a hard decision, especially since you haven’t been on your own in many, many years. If you are planning on being on your own in 2013, you need a plan: · Keep your expectations within reach – don’t set your… Continue reading →
Modifying child custody
When going through a divorce that involves children, one of the most disputed and emotional aspects a couple can come upon are child custody issues. Child custody is an issue that is never-ending. If, for any reason, you need to modify the original court-ordered child custody agreement, the best way is through agreement with your… Continue reading →
Are you a fit parent?
In order to convince a judge that you should be the custodial parent, you need to present a case that emphasizes all of your positive character traits. However, if you want to prove to the judge that your child’s other parent is misfit, you must have grounds and witnesses to support your claim. Trying to… Continue reading →
Mediation versus Litigation
I have been asked what alternatives there are to going to court for a divorce. There are many pros and cons to making the decision to resolve a divorce through the courts or at the mediation table. Divorce mediation: · Couple meets with a trained mediator outside of court · Unbiased process · Discuss all… Continue reading →
How to get a divorce from a missing spouse?
Are you and your spouse living apart because of family matters that cannot be resolved? What happens when you finally decide you want a divorce but cannot find him or her? Don’t fret. It is possible to divorce even when you have no idea where your spouse is. California courts will grant a divorce if… Continue reading →
Thinking about divorce?
Does the New Year hold divorce proceedings for you? Divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person’s life. It can be stressful, financially taxing and emotionally draining. Because divorce cases involve very personal issues, they can be emotionally charged and increase the degree of difficulty in resolving them. Divorce is not… Continue reading →
Co-parenting can work for you
Even though divorce separates spouses, it should not end the parent-child relationship because children benefit from a positive influence of both parents – even after their marriage has ended. Today, in most cases, parents are awarded shared custody. They are asked to come up with a feasible parenting plan – one that works for all… Continue reading →
Telling your spouse you want a divorce
Has your marriage deteriorated to the point that you want a divorce? Does your spouse know how you feel? Will he or she be taken by surprise? While there are advantages and disadvantages to every possible scenario on how to speak to your spouse about divorce, ask yourself whether he or she would accept the… Continue reading →
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