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Many factors are taken into consideration for many issues in divorce, and one of these issues is the matter of alimony. If the court believes that one spouse should be paying alimony to the other spouse, they will consider a variety of factors. These include the financial resources of both parties, the standard of living during the marriage, the duration…
To understand what is good and bad about a sole custody situation, you first need to understand what sole custody actually is. When a parent has “sole custody” of a child, they receive exclusive physical and legal custody rights in concerns to the child. These are very rare situations and only arise when one parent is deemed unfit to have…
Is ‘DIY’ Divorce for you? DIY divorce is a simple way to go through a divorce without ever entering the walls of a courtroom, taking out the battles and tribulations of divorce that many people wish to avoid. Today we will help you understand if you are a good candidate for a DIY divorce like mediation, and what you can…
When you contest a will, you are doing so so that you can test a will’s validity, such as in its creation process and beyond. Many of these contests are made because somebody believes that the person who made the will was not in the right state of mind or unduly influenced in its creation. Will contests, however, are very…
In the majority of custody situations, parents make decisions for their children and have physical custody of them. However, there are some situations where grandparents may be able to obtain custody of a child. You may automatically be thinking that the only time that a grandparent can gain custody is if the parents have passed away, but this is not…
You may have already weighed the pros and cons between divorce mediation and litigation, and decided that mediation may be the best option for you. Every divorce mediator is different, but we can assure you that we have the experience and dedication to get you the best result in your case. Today we have some tips to share with you…
People talk about various aspects of divorce all the time – from distributing assets, to what will happen with your children and your home. But does anybody ever discuss the first step in the process: How you will ask your spouse for a divorce? Since this is a subject that you may not have thought about during your considerations, it…
In many situations where the term “sole custody” comes to light, this means that you have complete legal and physical child custody. Many parents have what you would call a “joint custody” situation, where the parents share major decisions about the child’s education, medical care, religious upbringing, and more – as well as sharing time with the child. However, some…
Working through the tough road that is divorce can be more difficult than it seems. First and foremost, if you are experiencing anxiety and depression as you battle through divorce, it is important to receive mental health treatment as necessary, as only a professional will be able to walk you through this. However, there are some other ways that you…
Today we answer the age-old question: Yes, you can get prepared for divorce while you are still married. There are always some things for you to consider when you go through some large, changing times during your life – and divorce is one of them. By following some steps, you can ensure that you are ready for this time in…