Category Archives: Divorce
Are Divorcing Spouses Always Responsible for Their Own Attorney’s Fees?
The legal process of divorce is much more complicated than most couples realize at the outset. Certain forms, completed in particular ways, must be submitted to the court and the other side at prescribed intervals. Missing any of the requirements or filing the wrong documents can delay the completion of the case, or even… Read More »
When Death and Divorce Collide
The complications of divorce are well-known and present, to some degree, in every divorce proceeding. Adding in other obstacles is almost guaranteed to make resolving divorce issues a laborious process. With the increase of divorce among older couples, an occurrence that was once a rarity is now more likely to interrupt the divorce process… Read More »
Understanding the Financial Consequences of Divorce
Divorce affects all areas of each spouse’s life – from where to live to parenting, but one area that is universally affected for all couples is finances. Spouses enter a marriage with clearly identifiable assets and liabilities, but these lines quickly become blurry in many relationships, as the couple starts to accumulate property and… Read More »
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce
Every divorce is different, including how the couple goes about the legal process of ending the marriage. The nuts and bolts are typically the same – file a petition, perhaps attend a hearing, and wait for the final judgment to be issued. This simple reduction does not reflect the stress and strain divorce brings… Read More »
Unique Issues in High Net Worth Divorces
No couple is entirely immune from divorce, despite perceived advantages of a stable home, economic success, or many years together. These factors can certainly help to sustain a relationship, but dissension can hit even the happiest of couples. Financial stress is known to kill relationships, and out of this fact, the general belief is… Read More »
Can Living with Someone Jeopardize Your Alimony?
Divorce is a shock to a person’s finances, and one way some spouses with limited resources bridge the transition into singlehood is through spousal support or alimony. Alimony is, by and large, a temporary, but essential, form of financial assistance that many former spouses need until education and/or more secure employment is obtained. Alimony… Read More »
Strategies for Effective Divorce Mediation
Hammering out the details of divorce is right up there in terms of emotional toll as the end of the marriage itself. However, the possible benefits of private settlement over court intervention are great, especially over the long-term. Mediation is one option divorcing couples frequently seek as an alternative to the highly-adversarial process of… Read More »
Fighting a Contempt Claim in Family Law Cases
Connections between former spouses can last long beyond the final divorce order. While the marriage may no longer exist, complying with ongoing obligations that require both action and cooperation post-divorce can become strained over time, often due to changes in circumstances for a party, or complications in the relationship between the former spouses …. Read More »
The Danger of Ignoring Divorce Papers
Divorce is a difficult subject, and hard to accept for many spouses. While most couples have some understanding that the end is nearing, others see one spouse blindsided when divorce papers appear. In addition, spouses who are adamantly against divorce may think that ignoring the entire process will stop the dissolution from happening. This… Read More »
Divorcing a Spouse with an Addiction
There are many reasons a marriage may not last, and addiction or substance abuse is one of the more common issues. This dynamic puts very large and overwhelming stresses on a marriage that destabilize interaction and rob the other spouse of trust and faith in the addicted spouse’s ability to do what is best… Read More »
