Divorce is a watershed moment for most people, and all events in life can be measured by what comes before and what comes after. Accordingly, the decision to move forward with that divorce is emotionally nuanced and involved. There are many ways you can prepare for a divorce, such as seeking support from your family…
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What Is Default Divorce?
We live in a society that is increasingly mobile. it is no longer uncommon for people to move hundreds or even thousands of miles away from where they were born and raised. Social media, smart phones, and the internet make it easier than in years past to keep in touch with friends and family across…
Read More »Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially taxing experiences in a person’s life. It is not uncommon for divorce to be a watershed moment, where all events can be measured by what comes before and what comes after. Divorce can be a simple case or extremely complicated and stretch on for months…
Read More »Medical Records and Divorce
Medical treatment and divorce cases share one very obvious element – they are both inherently very personal processes. With both medical treatment and divorce, you will likely be required to disclose personal information to relative strangers. During medical treatment and divorce cases, you are likely to disclose information you would prefer remain confidential. There are…
Read More »Domestic Violence and B.L.F. v. T.G.C.
Domestic violence, unfortunately, impacts millions of people every day. In the United States, one in three women and one in four men have experienced domestic violence. Although most people think of domestic violence in terms of physical violence, it can also include emotional abuse or financial abuse. There are several options for help for victims…
Read More »What Won't the Court Approve in a Divorce Settlement
Divorce is a very difficult time for everyone involved, including the spouses, their shared children, and even their extended family. Divorce is notorious for lasting for months or even years, and reaching into many very personal areas of the parties’ lives. A divorce trial can be expensive and emotionally exhausting, as the parties are required to discuss…
Read More »When You Have an Attorney and Your Spouse Doesn't
Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult and personal decision. Once you have made the choice to move forward with ending your marriage, your first step is likely to research and retain a family law attorney. However, just because you decide to hire a lawyer does not mean that your spouse will make the…
Read More »Do I Have To Do Discovery?
Legal proceedings usually require many different steps to move forward and come to a conclusion, and divorce and custody are not exceptions to this. Filing the proper pleadings, serving the other party, temporary hearings, are just a few examples of the steps in a divorce. Discovery is also frequently a necessary step in divorce, post-divorce,…
Read More »Mediated Settlement Agreement Requirements
Divorce cases are notorious for dragging out months or even years. Family law cases, including divorce, can be highly contentious, especially because of the highly personal nature of the subject matter of the litigation. Fortunately, it is becoming more and more common for parties to settle some or even all of their issues before getting…
Read More »Who Needs a Prenup?
The beginning of a marriage is an exciting time. The happy couple is just starting out in life and can look forward to the years of building a life together. At such a happy time, neither party wants to think about the fact that the relationship and marriage may ultimately fail. It is understandable, therefore,…
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