Getting married is easy. Getting divorced is hard. Thankfully, mediation has made the process of divorce much less stressful and costly than litigating a divorce in court. According to the Civil Mediation Council, 75-80% of cases settle on the day of the mediation itself, and another 10-15% settle shortly after. Mediation has grown in popularity over […]

Contested Or Non-Contested Divorce. Fault Or No-Fault Based Divorce. In almost all states, spouses have a choice to file a no-fault or fault-based divorce. In addition, both of these types of divorce can be contested or uncontested. What does this mean? Mostly, it means that before you file for divorce, you should carefully consider whether […]

Depending on your state jurisdiction, the term divorce lawyer is used interchangeably with the term family lawyer. The following includes the educational and legal requirements of divorce and family lawyers, their professional responsibility to their clients, and the kinds of tasks they are called upon to perform on behalf of their clients. This article includes […]

In marriage, we go from our single identity personhood to a combined identity. On just one ceremonial day, vows get exchanged, and we are in union with another soul.  In living together, a close and enduring partnership can also notice a slow but steady merging of individual identities.  But things can and do change, and […]

KEY ISSUES How do divorce courts decide custody matters based on what is in the best interests of the child? What is the difference between sole and shared custody? What is the difference between legal and physical custody? Do divorce courts favor the mother in child custody contests? How a parent’s emotional and financial fitness […]

This article describes the primary moving and loading documents you will need to know about to ensure a safe and successful move. Should disputes arise between you and the moving company, we also provide information on the arbitration process.   Relocation Is Stressful Going through a divorce or legal separation is challenging enough, but having to […]

Judicial determination of child custody laws can be interpreted in various ways and take different forms. Since divorce laws are legislated under the state’s sovereignty, each state has its own procedural and substantive laws. This article explains the different types of child custody laws and how the courts decide custody issues. Dividing Custodial Rights Between […]

If you’re facing legal trouble such as divorce, learn how to quiet the mind and heal the spirit through the natural therapies and benefits found in the practice of Yoga. Yoga Can Help With The Emotional And Spiritual Impact Of Divorce There is an emotional and spiritual impact on getting a divorce. Some people believe […]