There are few matters that can be more stressful than going through a divorce proceeding. These proceedings will require you and your spouse to address a variety of issues before the divorce can be finalized. For those that have never been through this process, it may seem overwhelmingly complicated. Having a couple of questions about these proceedings addressed will help you to be better informed about what to expect from your divorce.…
Read More »If you and your ex-spouse have court-approved child support and custody arrangements in place for your minor children, there may come a time to make changes to the plan. Unlike some major aspects of your divorce decree, such as debt and property division, provisions that address children can always be altered by the courts. To learn more about why a child support and custody arrangement would need to be changed, and how to accomplish the change, read on.…
Read More »When it comes to getting a divorce when one of the parties involved is in the military, the situation can be a bit complicated. Both parties should have lawyers that specialize in military divorce law, otherwise mistakes can be made that leave one party or the other in a worse situation than necessary. Jurisdiction Issues Where you file for divorce can make a big difference in the total benefits you may be eligible for, as different states have different laws.…
Read More »When you go through a dissolution of marriage, there are many different things you need to take care of. One of them is deciding what to do about a car insurance policy that includes both of your names. Here are some tip for handling the car insurance policy during a divorce. You Need Permission to Remove a Spouse’s Name It is important to know that you can’t just remove a mutual policyholder from the policy without their permission.…
Read More »One of the greatest challenges of going through a divorce is coming to a fair settlement. While some couples reach a settlement through court proceedings, others turn to divorce mediation. When possible, mediation is the preferred method for determining the terms of the divorce. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a method of attaining a divorce settlement outside of court. Mediation is facilitated by a third party mediator that has been hired by the divorcing couple.…
Read More »While the divorce rates in the U.S. are down overall, studies show that the divorce rate among seniors doubled in the years between 1990 and 2009, in a trend that’s been dubbed “gray divorce”. So, if you’ve found yourself in the midst of a post-retirement divorce, you should know that you’re not alone. Later-in-life divorces happen for many reasons, and the transition from worker to retired person or full-time parent to empty-nester can be hard on many couples, causing them to reevaluate their relationships.…
Read More »If you or your spouse is a member of the military, getting a divorce usually involves additional legal issues. Continued health care coverage for the non-military spouse, child support payments, and the division of a retirement savings plan and military pension can all become complicated issues–even where to file for divorce can sometimes be confusing. Whether you are the military member or the non-military spouse, before starting the divorce process, it’s important that you both understand your legal rights.…
Read More »The names, email accounts, and addresses of more than 30 million members of the Ashley Madison website for people interested in having affairs on their spouses have been published online by hackers. If your name is among them, and it is leading to a divorce, how will your membership on that site affect your divorce case? It will have less impact than you probably think. Unless your spouse is very forgiving and willing to work past the issue, the biggest impact from your exposure as a member of the Ashley Madison website is likely to be a divorce itself.…
Read More »If you are concerned that your soon-to-be ex has joined a cult and intends on raising your children in it, you would naturally be concerned. There are some things you should do as you prepare to divorce. Get Accurate Information about the Religion/Organization/Group You should find out all you can about the group before coming to judgment about it. It could be that you have some inaccurate ideas about it from things you have heard coming from uninformed or prejudicial sources.…
Read More »Most people are likely unaware that adults can be adopted by another adult. In fact, legal guidelines are in place in most states that allow for this type of adoption. While the motivation behind such an act may seem difficult to understand, there are actually several very good reasons for an adult to legally adopt another adult. When It’s Advantageous to Adopt Another Adult One of the most common reasons for adults to adopt adults is to use the adoption as an estate planning tool.…
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