Contemplating Divorce
Should I divorce? Should I stay for the kids? How will I survive?
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Should I Get a Divorce? 3 Women Decide
There may be no heavier question than, “Should I get a divorce?” She wakes up at 3 a.m., wondering if the life she has spent years creating is the life she is still supposed to live. She asks herself the hard, disturbing questions like, “How would our divorce affect the kids?” “Am I destroying their…
Read MoreHow to File for Divorce in My State?
By this point of visiting our SAS for Women website, ladies, you must know that divorce law varies from state to state. But the over-all considerations that women must think about before commencing a divorce action are similar regardless of where they reside. This article will explore the steps to consider before you file for…
Read MoreWhat is a Civil Union?
A rose by any name still smells as sweet, the saying goes. People sometimes talk about “marriage” and “civil union” as if they were the same flower in different colors. They are related, but they are not the same, and the differences matter a great deal if you are trying to understand your legal standing.…
Read MoreSteps a Woman Should Take Before Divorce According to a Divorce Lawyer
If you are a woman contemplating divorce, it is important to be as prepared as possible before anyone files any paperwork in Court. This means familiarizing yourself with the law and acquiring knowledge about your family’s finances. As an experienced divorce attorney in New York, I have some practical suggestions you can apply regardless of…
Read MoreWhy Wives are Unhappy in Marriage: The 5 Most Popular Reasons
Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, and together now at last, they live happily ever after. Sound familiar? This male-centered, tried-and-tested formula has been the basis for many a Hollywood movie or romantic comedy. Do you remember watching Sandy and Danny finally get together before flying away in Greased Lightnin’s convertible?…
Read MoreWhat a New York City Divorce Attorney Would Tell Women About Divorce
The old adage that knowledge is power is true. Educating yourself about the divorce process early will prevent you from making costly mistakes later. If you are considering divorce, give serious thought to making an appointment for an initial legal consultation with an attorney to learn about your obligations and entitlements. Keep in mind that…
Read MoreWhat States Allow Common Law Marriages?
The US states that allow common law marriages can vary from one state to another, so it’s time to give SAS readers the latest update. In this piece, we’ll review what a common law marriage is and which US states accept common law marriage. We’ll also go through the list to give you an idea…
Read MoreTrue Life Signs of a Silent Divorce in a Woman
Are you living inside a marriage that, from all outward appearances, looks entirely normal, appropriate, even, and fine to the rest of the world? But inside the house, and even deeper, inside your inner world, you are detached, separated, and living as mere roommates with your spouse? Is it just the way things are? You…
Read MoreCommon Law Marriage: What You Must Know
I never realized I had been “married” twice to the same man. (Heaven help me!) As I was asked to research common law marriage for SAS for Women, which I have done in great detail below, I came across a fact that common law marriage involves a couple living together, which my Ex and I…
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