Posts Tagged ‘divorce proceedings’
Which 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 MorePublic Divorce Records: How to Protect Your Privacy
Privacy is a topic of concern for many, especially as the world moves further into the digital era. Many aspects of our lives are searchable, sometimes even without our knowledge, as certain information is considered public domain. Knowing this, the concern for privacy can make going through a divorce that much more difficult to endure.…
Read MoreWhat is a Contested Divorce?
When making the decision to divorce, it can be uncomfortable, overwhelming, and downright scary. During a period of time in which you need wise counsel and support from loved ones, it is commonplace to be bombarded with the divorce horror stories of others, which then restrict your ability to make a truly informed decision that…
Read MoreHow Public Are Public Divorce Records?
Breakups are awful. They’re painful. They’re exhausting. And they’re deeply personal. Even more so when a breakup is a divorce. So why on earth are there public divorce records to expose your personal business? The idea of your divorce being out there for the world to see may not have even crossed your mind. Between…
Read MoreTop 6 Tips for an Amicable Divorce
In the minds of many people, divorce and court trials are inseparable like smoke and fire. A few decades ago, this was the case. Fortunately, there are other options nowadays, namely an amicable divorce, where married couples don’t have to wage war against each other in court. After the adoption of the no-fault divorce law…
Read MoreSuing the Other Woman
A recent lawsuit in North Carolina has called attention to the presence of “the other woman” as a cause of divorce. There are only six states left where a woman (or man) can file this kind of lawsuit—the other five being Mississippi, South Dakota, Hawaii, New Mexico and Utah. The legal suit, termed “alienation of…
Read MoreWhat is a Custody Battle and How Do You Avoid One?
A custody battle occurs when divorcing or divorced parents disagree about who should retain legal or physical custody of their children. Unfortunately, this is a common cause of litigation in family court, second only to litigation over support payments. Custody battles are costly, both emotionally and financially, and can wreak havoc in the lives of…
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce?
Divorce is a process, not simply a stamp of finality. How long does it take to get a divorce? Well, that depends… on factors both within and outside your control. You may want a divorce yesterday, but even the speediest dissolutions are at the mercy of your state’s divorce laws. And, even if the court…
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…
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