A divorce is a legal proceeding that wraps up all outstanding issues in the marriage before dissolving it. In many cases, both parties understand that the marriage has ended and divorce is necessary for both parties to move on.
But in other cases, communication has broken down, and...
Infidelity is one of the most common situations that leads a spouse to file for divorce. An affair is an understandably hurtful situation. Trust is broken, and the spouse who remained faithful often feels like their entire marriage has been a lie.
One of the most common questions
Until about a decade ago, New York required grounds for divorce which meant that the party seeking a divorce had to establish a valid reason for the divorce. Now, New York offers “no fault” divorce, which makes getting a divorce much easier and also avoids the need to address abandonment, an...
Initiating the divorce process can be challenging and overwhelming. There is no right or wrong way to do it, but one thing is for sure — you must inform your spouse of your intentions.
Telling your spouse you’re planning to file for divorce can be difficult under any...
The terms of a divorce have a lifelong impact on central matters like financial comfort and child custody. Even in the short term, divorce can lead to significantly greater costs and stress than it needs to.
If you’re planning to go through with a divorce, it’s essential...
The first no-fault divorce law was signed by California Governor Ronald Reagan in 1969. Governor Reagan’s hope in doing so was to eliminate some of the shame and heated court battles that often accompanied divorces in which one party had to prove fault in order to end...
Emotions often run high in divorces. After all, they involve two individuals untangling their lives from one another. The things acquired together and experiences shared can be painful to separate from, which can lead to emotionally charged fights over who gets the home, where the children should live,...
Social media use is as prevalent as ever, with seven out of ten Facebook users admitting to logging in and using the site every day. If you are a daily social media user, you may be accustomed to sharing special moments and big events with your family and friends online.
Life goes on, even during a divorce. After a marriage dissolves, one partner may want to move closer to extended family to help support or care for their children. Or, one partner may have a job offer to relocate to a city that they may not have been...
Spousal support orders are also known as “maintenance” payments. These payments are court-ordered and require one spouse to pay the other after a legal separation or divorce.
These support orders are meant to ensure that both parties can maintain a reasonable...
