Understanding the Differences Between Legal Separation and Divorce
Ending a marriage is never an easy decision to make. Sometimes, however, it is the best choice for both parties. Before the divorce process begins, couples typically undergo some form of separation. Though they remain legally married, they live apart. …
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Appealing a Divorce Decree
Going through a divorce is often a long, emotional journey. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will have to come to terms on just about every part of your life. When everything has been settled, a divorce decree is signed and …
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Staying Married for the Kids – Is it a Good Idea?
If you’re a parent who finds themselves in an unfulfilling and/or unhealthy marriage, you have a difficult decision to make. As any good parent, you want what’s best for your child. Staying together with their other parent might seem like …
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Negotiated Divorce vs. Litigated Divorce
A divorce is the dissolution of a marriage, ending the legal agreement that two spouses made to each other when they wed. This is different from an annulment where the marriage is declared void and essentially erased. While annulments have …
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Moving Out of State with a Child After Divorce
If you just went through a divorce, it’s natural to want to move on with your life and start again. For some, that involves moving to a completely different city and state. When there are kids involved in your divorce, however, moving can become …
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Annulment or Divorce: Which Do I Need?
Most people who get married plan on staying with their spouse for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out. When a marriage comes to an end, many find themselves unsure of what happens next. Do they have to file for a separation? …
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Your Goal Should Be An Amicable Separation If Possible
Sometimes marriages come to an end. Two people who at one point loved each other, fall out of love for one reason or another and it ends in divorce. Maybe kids are now in the picture and working through custody …
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Divorce After a Long Marriage
When a marriage ends in divorce, it usually happens sooner rather than later. In fact, the average length of a marriage ending in divorce is 8 years. The average age of divorcees is 30 years old. While divorce is hard …
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Separation During Marriage
When two people marry, they generally plan on spending the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Separating from a spouse is one of the most difficult time periods a person can go through. Emotions and tensions will be high, and the …
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Domestic Violence & Divorce
Domestic violence is a horrid action that is often tragically overlooked in today’s society. Many who are caught up in it aren’t sure where to begin. What are your options? What does a divorce look like if domestic violence is …
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