Getting a Divorce
Getting a Divorce is stressful. Here are some articles to help.
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Divorced Women Share 14 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays
The holidays can feel anything but “holy” or “holly-filled” this time of year if you are reverberating from divorce. If you are thinking about divorce, for example, you could be feeling schizophrenic right now, or like a fraud, trying to honor the hallowed rituals at the same time you are feeling fragmented and splintered about…
Read MoreWhat is a Divorce Judgement?
There are many legal documents you may face during the course of the divorce process. These may include those certified or sworn by the parties and the judge’s orders. This article will explain what a Divorce Judgement is as well as what other legal documents you may encounter. Keep in mind that a Divorce Judgement…
Read MoreHow Much Will My Divorce Cost Me, Financially & Emotionally?
Losing your marriage is difficult enough. But add to it, your fears about the financial and emotional price tags, and you may feel paralyzed. You might try to simplify and ask a clear question, How much will my divorce cost me? — a logical and pragmatic question to ask. And then you hear that its…
Read MoreHow to File for Divorce During Uncertainty
Divorce is an obstacle course of flaming hoops, even under the simplest and most amicable conditions. But knowing how to file for divorce when you’re still uncertain is its own form of uncertainty. There’s so much to figure out. Do you stay and work it out when you’re unhappy and unmotivated? Should you start planning…
Read MoreWhat to Do with Your Cheating Spouse
What do you do with your cheating spouse? Well… nothing illegal, ladies. Roll your eyes, sure, but let’s start with that bottom-line simplicity, even if we think it’s an “oh-I’d-never” scenario because rage is a lovely antidote to the pain. The sadness, the betrayal. Like a good alcohol buzz, rage can become addictive and erode…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Divorce Laws in Illinois
Divorce is difficult. There are legal processes to deal with and emotional issues to overcome. And while, divorce laws differ from state to state, with some states having longer, more difficult processes, if you live in Illinois, getting a divorce is not as challenging as in many other states. For this reason, it’s important to…
Read MoreHow is Property Divided in a Divorce Settlement?
During a divorce settlement, there needs to be a clear agreement on everything, including kids, assets, liabilities, and properties. Because of this, arguments may arise from property settlements. This usually involves property that the couple bought before or during their marriage. But there are still a lot of intricacies to consider when it comes to…
Read MoreDivorce in NY: What to Expect When You Go to Court for the First Time
Divorce law varies from state to state (Step 1. Google yours!). But in a lot of states the laws are similar. In New York, for example, divorce can be attained by filing the paperwork and divorce papers yourselves or through mediation, or by your lawyer sending documents to your spouse’s lawyer, to full-blown litigation … and every…
Read MoreDo Stay-at-Home Moms Get Alimony?
Complications always arise in divorce and money negotiations. If you’re one of the 25% of American mothers staying home to raise a family, the financial implications of a split become more complex. Stay-at-home moms will have to plan their financial futures accordingly. If you didn’t have an iron-clad prenuptial agreement in place when you married,…
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