Archive for May 2016
What Are The Common Reasons For Divorce In The U.S.?
50% of all marriages ending in divorce in the United States is, unfortunately, a fact. Differences in income levels, personalities, education and physical appearances are just some of the many reasons why so many couples are getting divorced in the US and experts and therapists say that these reasons are very trivial especially after having…
Read MoreWhat To Expect During A Bench Trial For Your Divorce
Just a clutch of states across the nation put a divorce case on jury trial. Everywhere else, including California, a bench trial is the default – and only – option. So what’s the difference and what impact could it have on the outcome of your divorce? Should you and your soon to be ex choose…
Read MoreWhat Are Court-Ordered Settlement Conferences?
For estranged couples that have decided to go the route of a court settled divorce, some states mandate a settlement conference before the case goes to trial. To understand the mechanics of such a conference and to see how it may actually be a blessing in disguise for some, read on. Encouraging out-of-court settlements In…
Read MoreWhat You Should Include In Your Child Custody Agreement
For a couple, a divorce can be a very painful process. More often than otherwise, the divorcing couple forgets that their separation can be a terrifying phase for their children. When they hear that their parents are splitting up, the first question they would ask you is, “Who am I going to live with?” When…
Read MoreHow Can Cheating On Your Spouse Affect Alimony?
People fall in love, get married, and start families every day. But, unfortunately, marriages fall apart more often than people would like. And one of the biggest reasons behind this is infidelity. When adultery pushes a marriage to divorce, it becomes a painful experience for everyone involved. Some divorce cases have been known to turn…
Read MoreHow You Can Make Your Divorce Easier Using Mindfulness Meditation
Couples decide to go their separate ways for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the decision can be mutual, but no matter the decision or the reason, it is not a cause for celebration. Everything around you changes because the life you had built, the family you had nurtured has come undone. During and after the…
Read MoreChild Custody in Domestic Violence Cases
The definition of domestic abuse is not limited to physical harm; it consists of sexual assault, harassment, threats, stalking, and physical injury. Violence can continue and, in many cases, increase upon separation. Domestic violence allegations play a significant role in child custody hearings. The “moral presumption” in such cases does not allow the abuser to…
Read MoreBasic Steps in Filing a Divorce Petition
Although different states might have slight variations in the divorce legislation, the basic structure for filing a divorce remains largely the same. Below are the key steps involved in fling a divorce petition: Filing the petition You first need to file a ‘Petition for Dissolution of Marriage’ when seeking a divorce. The person filing the…
Read MoreCan The Child Decide Who He or She Wants to Stay with Post-Divorce?
Divorce is sadly sometimes the only option available to couples whose marriages have faded over the years to the point of no return. Couples find it easier and much less stress to stay apart or away from each other and lead their lives separately. But what happens to the children? Why is it important to…
Read MoreA Guide to Avoiding the Top 4 Divorce Settlement Mistakes
Divorce is emotionally devastating. High level of stress is of no help when you need to negotiate the terms of settlement. Small mistakes may cost you a lot financially. These decisions cannot be revised at a later time. You only get one chance to get it right, and with stakes this high, mistakes are very…
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