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.

 

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Understanding Property Division in Your Divorce
When a married couple determines that dissolution of marriage is the best decision for them and their family, there are many issues for which... >
I Haven’t Worked in Years – Will I Get Spousal Support?
It used to be called "alimony" and it was the subject of arguments, headlines and comedians' jokes. It was almost always paid by the... >
Connecting the dots: Alcohol, Drugs, Divorce, Part II
Part II: Identifying the Warning SignsIn Part I, we looked at a marriage that dissolved as a result of the wife’s failure to deal with her drug... >
Connecting the dots: Alcohol, Drugs, Divorce
Part I: What it Looks LikeOne of the things that surprised me when I was doing research for my book The Divorce Lawyers’ Guide to Staying... >
What is Spousal Support?
Spousal support refers to the practice of one member of the marriage regularly providing support for another after a divorce. This differs from child... >
Divorce Custody
If both parents cannot agree on child custody or visitation arrangements in a divorce case, the court will make the final decision. Custody can be... >
Divorce Settlement
The divorce settlement is one of the last legal actions in a divorce proceeding and is the final agreement between spouses that sets forth the terms... >
Divorce Family
Two married people are a couple. Two married people with children are a family. This year, over 1 million American families will experience divorce.... >
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After Divorce

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