Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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What is a Restraining Order and How Do I Get One?
During your divorce process, situations may arise that require the court to get involved, and one tool you have at your disposal is a restraining order. To protect yourself before, during, or after your divorce is finalized, you can obtain a restraining order against your Ex (or if it’s before your divorce is finalized, your…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation: What is It and How Much Will it Cost?
Introduction to Divorce Mediation There are multiple ways to obtain a divorce. One way to go about it is through divorce mediation, a process where you and your spouse meet with a neutral third party. This third party helps facilitate your conversation with your spouse as you eventually come to an agreement about all elements…
Read MoreWhat is Family Court (and Will You Have to Go There?)
Family law is just one small sector of the country’s legal system. But, family law is so prominent in the legal system, that “family courts” are found in every state. This article will explain what family court is, who goes there, and anything else you need to know about it. What is Family Court? Family…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Divorce Cost in New York City?
Preparing for the total financial cost is one of the most critical and daunting factors in planning for a divorce. While the average price for a lawyer-led divorce in the United States is approximately $7,000 – $11,0001 (and usually stems from a more heavily contested case), the national average cost of an uncontested, Do It…
Read MoreWhich States Have the Shortest Residency Requirement to Divorce (and Which Ones, the Longest?)
Figuring out where to file for divorce can be tricky. Each state has different rules and timelines that dictate who is eligible to file for divorce in that specific state. In this article, we’ll be providing insight as to what the most common requirements are to file for divorce, which states have the longest residency…
Read MoreWhat Are You Telling Yourself After the Affair Has Ended?
What do you do when your world implodes and the love you thought would last is suddenly gone? I’m not talking about your marriage. I’m talking about your affair. What do you do after the affair has ended? Affairs, like people, come in all shapes and sizes. They begin and end for different (though, interestingly,…
Read MoreThe 4 Biggest Legal Issues You Might Face in Divorce
Each and every divorce is unique in its own way. That being said, there are certain legal issues that just about every single divorce proceeding deals with. You might not know that, because the phrases or words your divorce attorney uses, or the way the legal issues are presented in your research, or the documents…
Read MoreFault Divorce vs. No-Fault Divorce: What You Need to Know
One aspect of a divorce that can be difficult to fully understand is the legal concept of fault. Now you can probably point to many faults that led to the end of your marriage, like emotional abandonment, drifting apart, or poor communication, etc. So, it’s unlikely you’d define the end of your marriage as no-fault…
Read MoreYour “Surprising” Divorce After 30 Years of Marriage
There was a time when every year of marriage was faithfully attached to a specific kind of gift: paper, silver, gold, emerald, or diamond. The tradition not only kept a long list of industries dropping rose petals down the aisle to the bank. It also made metaphorical references to the various stages – and challenges…
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