In any family law case, there are a number of considerations that crop up that most people may not initially consider. While the court provides for some unexpected life changes by allowing for modification of parenting plans or support payments, there are also situations in which the court may not have an immediate answer. A recent case in which a …
Can You Divorce Your Spouse if You Cannot Find Him?
Divorce can be a stressful time in a person’s life. Not only are there a lot of considerations that follow the divorce such as financial divisions and social stresses, but there are a slew of concerns that occur before the divorce has even been finalized. One such example is that of notifying the other spouse that you are filing a …
National Divorce Law – Do We Need It?
Marital issues have had a large impact on the news over the past few years. From the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act, to the Supreme Court’s decision defending the constitutional protection of the right to engage in same-sex marriages, a lot of big issues have been decided on a national scale. As most people may tell you, however, …
Marriage & Divorce in America
When it comes to marriage and divorce, a lot of data gets thrown around. Most people are familiar with the statistic that around 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, and while this statistic is not too far off from the truth, there is much more data that can change the outlook of divorce in America. It is important …
Divorce Tips for Husbands
Divorce can be a difficult thing to deal with, regardless of who you might be. There are considerations in a divorce that are common to the majority of couples, such as how to divide marital property and who gets custody of the children, but some people have different considerations and concerns when it comes to divorce. While both men and …
Protecting Children During Divorce
Divorce is rarely a simple process. In many cases, the divorce process can be a source of stress and frustration for the parties involved. While parties to a divorce have many considerations, such as support payments or property division, they are not the only ones affected by the stress that comes with divorce. Even though a child generally has little …
Will My Children Have to Testify in My Divorce Case?
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotional time in a person’s life. This can be even truer for any children involved, as they generally have little to no say in the process. That being said, there are times when questions arise in court and when children might have answers that need to be heard. These can range …
The Divorce Process
As most people are aware, divorce can be a messy and complex process. From dividing property to deciding custody matters, divorce affects every aspect of a person’s life. However, even though every divorce has its own quirks and considerations, every divorce must follow the same general process. Filing for Divorce Just as with any other lawsuit, a person must first …
Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce
When parties enter into divorce, they are usually aware that there will be emotional, or even legal, issues that arise throughout the process. However, with all that goes on during divorce proceedings, it may be easy to overlook financial matters. While there are some parties that think that money might be a secondary concern during a divorce, the truth is …
Custody and Timesharing Issues in Florida Divorce
The divorce of two parents can touch far more than a party’s checkbook or living situations. As most people know, divorce can also affect how much contact parents might have with their children. Through a divorce, either the parents or the court will need to decide what happens to the child, and what rights a parent will keep after the …