Every marriage hits a rough patch now and then. Maybe one or both of you lost a job, resulting in household money woes. The two of you engage in non-stop bickering about how to discipline your kids. You loathe your wife’s or husband’s family so much that just thinking...
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Trends in Divorce
1. 69% of Divorces are Initiated by Women 2. Divorce Rate is Highest Among Those with Some College Education 3. Divorce rate in U.S. is decreasing, but it’s because the overall number of people getting married has declined. 4. Increase in “Grey” divorce: Largest...
Benefits of Mediation in Divorce
It is no surprise that divorce can be a stressful time for anyone who experiences it. The stress of divorce can be mitigated however, if you and your spouse are good candidates for mediation. Meditation in divorce is when a neutral third party is brought in to guide...
When Do You Need a Family Lawyer?
Those who practice family law are involved in the most personal and emotional areas of their client’s lives, as well as the some of the most delicate areas of the law: the creation and the untangling of complex family relationships. An attorney who specializes in...
Tips for Finding a Good Divorce Lawyer
One of the first things that will happen when you find yourself faced with a divorce, is well-meaning friends and relatives will offer advice about what you should do and how you should do it. While their intentions are always good, you should not base any critical...
Divorce After 50
It’s never too late to begin again. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes that choice is made for us. Unfortunately, deciding to divorce after the age of 50 falls into both of these categories. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, the...
Mistakes to Avoid if You’re Headed Towards Divorce
Every situation leading to a divorce is unique; comparing one person’s experience to another is not recommended. However, there is definitely a right and a wrong way to proceed. There are a few common mistakes that can be avoided in an effort to make the process run...
What to Look For, And What Precautions to Take, If You Suspect You Are Headed Towards Divorce
Realizing that you may be headed towards divorce is a very painful revelation. Regardless of how long you’ve been married, this is usually hard to accept. It seems trite to say that if your gut tells you something is wrong, you should pay attention, but to a certain...
Finding the Right Child Custody Attorney
Divorce is an emotionally traumatic time even when you and your partner are striving to reach an amicable dissolution to your marriage. When children are involved, emotions can be heightened. Unlike assets you are able to divide, children are not equally divisible,...
When Should I get a Protective Order?
If you find yourself in circumstances that put your safety or the safety and well-being of your loved ones into question, you may have the legal recourse of a protective order. This document is issued by a judge and will protect you from violence or threat that could...