Your State Law and Divorce

Your State Law and Divorce

In the United States, every state has its own set of laws governing divorce proceedings. There is a nationwide set of laws guiding divorce or family law matters, but the state you reside in, and are a citizen of, will dictate the specifics of your case. Therefore, it’s important to learn about your state’s particular…

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The Five Kinds of Divorce Cases: Is One Yours?

The Five Kinds of Divorce Cases: Is One Yours?

The desire to be separate from your partner is the main reason for any divorce. While many factors and considerations lead up to the divorce, that one big goal generally stays the same. Additionally, while there is one main goal to a divorce, there are five ways to accomplish that goal or five common divorce…

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What is a Restraining Order and How Do I Get One?

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…

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Divorce Mediation: What is It and How Much Will it Cost?

Divorce 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…

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in New York City?

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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…

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The 4 Biggest Legal Issues You Might Face in Divorce

Legal Issues of 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…

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Spousal Support, Alimony, and Maintenance: Who Gets It?

Spousal Support - Divorce and Alimony

Spousal support goes by a lot of different names in the world of divorce law: maintenance, alimony, and spousal support can all be used interchangeably. Maintenance is the more modern, most common term that courts use today, though the concept of maintenance has been around for quite some time. In fact, the idea of alimony…

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The Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce

One of the most daunting parts of a divorce is not knowing – not knowing the answers to questions, not knowing the steps to take, not knowing what to do first, and surely, not knowing the big and small outcomes of your every move. This article will review five common or frequently asked questions about…

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