After
You have finalized the divorce and have questions regarding life after divorce from dating to child support and visitation, to buying a new house and starting over.

 

Divorce 101

How to Divorce
Going through a divorce is never a pleasant experience, but if you have a clear understanding of the procedure, it can be a new beginning for everyone involved.

Fast Facts: Divorce Coaching
A divorce coach can help you with the mental and emotional issues that accompany divorce litigation.

Fast Facts:  Marital Settlement Agreement

The Marital Agreement should cover child custody, visitation, handling debt, paying mortgages, and spousal support.

Fast Facts: Separation Agreements
A contract between a husband and wife stating that they have agreed to separate in contemplation of divorce is a Separation Agreement.

Fast Facts: Abandonment
Abandonment is one of the rare instances where you can be granted a divorce without the consent of your spouse.
 Fast Facts: Dissolution of Marriage
Dissolution of Marriage and Divorce are often used interchangeably but this is not true in all states.

Fast Facts: Annulments
A civil annulment is when the court declares a marriage to be not valid.

Fast Facts:  Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement or pre-nup is a contract made between a husband and wife before they get married.

Fast Facts: About Palimony
Though not a legal term, it is used to refer to a divorce-like settlement between two unmarried parties who have been living together.

Fast Facts: Grandparents' Rights
Grandparents have rights in all states to be granted visitation or even custody of their grandchildren.

Fast Facts: Alimony
Alimony is money that is traditionally paid to the lower income spouse to help out with their cost of living.

 

ARTICLES

It used to be called "alimony" and it was the subject of arguments, headlines and comedians' jokes. It was almost always paid by the beleaguered ex-husband to the vindictive ex-wife and led to pitched battles that might last for years.... [Read More]
Alimony laws differ from state to state and many factors can affect the process. Judges have the most authority as to when alimony is granted and when it is not. Most state laws require judges to consider circumstances such as standard of living... [Read More]
Getting divorced can be one of the toughest life-changing events anyone can experience. Everyone knows it can be emotionally and financially problematic, but fewer recognize that divorce can make existing health problems flare up, and it can also... [Read More]
An article in the New York Post recently reported that supermodel Linda Evangelista is asking the New York Court system to award her what the support magistrate in charge of the case is calling the largest cash demand for a child support order in... [Read More]
The freedom to criticize your ex-spouse in public may not be quite as free as the First Amendment might appear to guarantee when it comes to doing it online. At least that’s what Anthony Morelli of Doylestown, Pennsylvania recently experienced... [Read More]
Perhaps it is a side effect of celebrity divorces that causes the condition where ex-spouses can live in complete denial of reality and instead inhabit a world where they are absolved of any responsibilities other than to continue being perfectly... [Read More]
The end of lifetime alimony awards moved one step closer to becoming law when Massachusetts lawmakers in the state House of Representatives recently approved a bill intended to reform the alimony system in that state. The lawmakers voted to approve... [Read More]
Some cheating husbands might regret having caused their own divorces, while others like Jesse James, the “Monster Garage" TV show star who became the focus of nationwide scorn last year for cheating on his movie star wife Sandra Bullock,... [Read More]

Q&A's

While there are times to handle things yourself, there are also times that it is best...

That is a bad situation. If you are saddled with enormous bills as a result of your...

The Wisconsin courts will do something if you ask for a modification and review of the...

Texas judges usually issue orders at the time of the divorce preventing the primary...

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) is a federal...

Proceed with your divorce action in California and be sure to stipulate that your...

In Washington state, the court or judge signs the "Decree of Dissolution of...

Since Mississippi is an equitable property division state it is possible that your...

Although you now live in the Philippines, you may still file for divorce, or...

If you can afford it, schedule a one-time consultation with a divorce attorney to help...

Even if you and your wife have agreed that each parent will have custody of one child...

After Divorce

Your "To-Do" List

  1. Find a Lawyer
  2. Get a Divorce Evaluation by Calling 866-368-6844
  3. Download Legal Forms
  4. Find Local Resources

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It sounds like you are literally "stuck in the middle" if both...

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Caroline, the first step towards obtaining a divorce is to contact a lawyer. This can...

You can divorce that man in Pennsylvania quite easily by stating in the divorce papers...