Divorces are never enjoyable. On the other hand, they also don’t need to be an awful conflict that leaves both of you with battle scars from it. If possible, try and find a way you and your spouse can take part in what is called a civil divorce, also called collaborative divorce. A civil divorce adheres to collaborative…
Divorce is never easy. It’s not just a difficult time for all involved emotionally, but there’s also a lot to do and a lot of decisions that have to be made. You’re going to need to take a look into your estate plan. It might be a plan in the back of your filing cabinet…
If you’re anticipating it or not, being served with divorce papers is usually a disheartening and straining experience. Your marriage has come to an end and although you may have known it was coming, it’s still quite stunning to have the physical proof served to you. If you’re not sure what you should do first,…
What is the #1 reason of divorce in the US? It all depends on whom you’re asking. Rankings will differ from various studies, but one of the main reasons for divorces consistently centers around issues dealing with money. Reason #1 for Divorce: Money Money matters can make married couples crazy because money touches so many…
A legal separation is not the same as getting divorced. Separation means that you are living away from the other party, but you are still legally married pending you getting a judgment of divorce from the court. Nevertheless, typically a separation does impact the financial responsibilities between each of you prior to the divorce being…
As if getting a divorce isn’t difficult enough already, trying to get one during a pandemic can seem overpowering. With disruptions in normal routines, jobs and lost income, fluctuating stock markets, and the uncertainty of the real estate market, it might seem almost impossible to move on once the decision to divorce has been met.…
No one enters a marriage with the expectation of it failing. Still, upwards of 20% of first marriages end in divorce inside of 5 years, and 48% of marriages are finished by the 20-year mark, as reported by 2006-2010 data from the US’s National Survey of Family Growth. Separations and divorces are emotionally challenging events,…
Ending a marriage is never an easy simple process. Nevertheless, it may be easy in some situations when spouses are able to stay respectful and agree on their own how to split the marital assets, handle custody and support matters, and deal with any other issues. Also known as an uncontested divorce, it might be…
When couples divorce, there are typically a plethora of decisions that are required to be made. These could relate to issues comprising of the division of assets and debt, alimony, child support, custody and visitation rights, and other matters. When a couple can agree on every major issue prior to trial, it is known as an…
Uncontested divorces are divorce orders that neither spouse is resisting. When both parties in a married couple agree to get divorced, filing an uncontested divorce saves time and money direct simplified court proceedings. The couple is required to: Each agree to the divorce (if one individual doesn’t go to the divorce proceedings it will be deemed…
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