Are you a woman who is separated from her spouse? Have you or your spouse filed for divorce yet? As a woman heading toward a divorce, there are certain things you should know. If you choose to have a formal separation, you must go to court and ask for certain orders to protect your rights…. Continue reading →
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Is your spouse cheating on you?
Has your spouse become distant and stays away from home a lot? Do you have the feeling that your spouse has been cheating on you? If you answer yes to some or all of the following questions, you may have a cheating spouse. · Is your spouse being secretive when on the phone or computer?… Continue reading →
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Are you thinking about divorce? Would you like your divorce to be peaceful and respectful? Are you afraid to enter a court room? If you answered, “yes” to the above questions, you may want to consider a collaborative divorce. This process is more cost-effective and less stressful than sitting opposite your spouse in a court… Continue reading →
Order of protection
You deserve to feel safe and protected. Has your relationship become violent? Do you think you need an Order for Protection? An Order of Protection can: · Order the defendant to stay away from your home · Order the defendant from committing any violent acts · Order the defendant from contacting you in any way,… Continue reading →
Post Marital Agreements
Post-marital agreements are very similar to prenuptial agreements regarding their scope and purpose. Both agreements relate to division of property, spousal support and inheritance rights. In some cases, they are used to convert community property to separate property or the other way around. After a couple has been married for some time, they can enter… Continue reading →
What to do if served with divorce papers?
If you are served with divorce papers, you have 30 days to file a ‘response’ with the court. The response is a document that tells the court you are interested in proceeding with the divorce, being notified of any court dates, and you will be participating in the divorce process – in the courtroom. If… Continue reading →
Domestic violence injunctions
If your spouse or partner is threatening you or has physically abused you, do not put up with this behavior. By filing a domestic violence injunction, you can have that person removed from your home and barred from coming near you or contacting you. False accusations of domestic violence during divorce proceedings can hurt either… Continue reading →
What is an order of protection?
An order of protection is issued by a court in order to protect an individual from being harmed by another due to acts of violence, abuse, threats or harassment. In most cases, they are issued as a result of domestic violence – to keep a spouse and/or children safe from their spouse or partner. There… Continue reading →
Collaborative divorce
Even though divorce is an emotional and stressful time, it doesn’t have to be. Why shouldn’t you and your spouse work together for the best outcome? After all, you were once a team working together. The collaborative approach to divorce allows you to keep a positive relationship with your former spouse – it is best… Continue reading →
Were you served with divorce papers?
If you were served divorce papers by your spouse, you just received formal notice that he or she has taken the first step to divorce action. First, calm down. Read the papers carefully and find the date you need to respond by. If you agree to a divorce, everything should run smoothly, but if you… Continue reading →
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