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Different states have very different divorce laws. People who move between states need to know how these laws are going to apply. They don’t necessarily have to apply for divorce in the same state where they got married, but they do need to know how living in a new...
We have recently discussed some of the issues with relocating after a divorce. It can have an impact on child custody arrangements. Co-parents need to communicate effectively about any sort of move or relocation, striving to put their child first. In some cases, a...
Say that you and your spouse have one child together, and you know that custody will be a significant factor as you move toward divorce. Part of your concern may be how your time with your child will be divided. For instance, maybe your child and your spouse have a...
It’s often said that young marriages are more likely to result in divorce, and this is true. That’s not to say that it happens to all couples. Some couples get married at 18 or 19 and stay married for the rest of their lives. But it is clear that these young marriages...
One of the things you will hear repeatedly as divorcing parents is the need to co-parent. People and articles will tell you that you are meant to put your differences with each other aside, put your children’s best interests first and work together to raise them. If...
During divorce proceedings, spouses have to split up their property. For some couples, asset distribution is fast and simple. They already negotiated an agreement with one another setting certain property aside as separate or establishing clear standards for asset...
Divorce is challenging on its own, but social media adds a new layer of complexity. Sites like Facebook and Twitter have become platforms for airing grievances. While it might feel satisfying to vent online, it can backfire legally. Think before you post Posting about...
