MARRIAGE TROUBLE -DIVORCE – CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS -DIVORCE LAWYERS…
Despite what you might think, even the best marriages can have their share of trouble. Going through a divorce, however, is one of the most stressful and legally complex life events a person can face. The divorce process can be highly adversarial and embodies financial, legal and highly personal family issues.
Couples going through the divorce process, especially those with children, can feel overwhelmed by the cold mechanics of the court system and the personal and emotionally charged choices that confront both sides. The following information is intended to inform and empower you, so that you might move through the process with courage and dignity.
Marriage
When is a marriage valid? What minimum age is required? Is a “common law” marriage valid? Do you need a premarital agreement…
Your Marital Rights
Must one spouse support the other when apart? Must a wife support her husband? What is the difference between community and separate property…
Divorce
How do you file for divorce? What happens in court? How does a judge decide disputed issues about spousal support, child support, and property division? Do you know the divorce laws…
Learn About Child Support And Custody Laws In Your State
Every state has it’s own rules concerning how courts determine child support, child custody, and marital support and visitation rights. Select your state from the link above and learn the specific details concerning these child custody and support issues.
Rights of Unmarried Couples
Do unmarried partners have any rights without an agreement? Must an agreement be in writing? Do they have to support each other…
Divorce – When Life Changes Again
In marriage, we go from a single identity to a combined one. We get to experience life from a new perspective. That is, until life’s troubles begin to challenge the very foundation of the marriage. When divorce is the only option, and your life is about to change in a profound way, there are helpful ways to keep your perspective and manage the change you will encounter positively and with a renewed spirit…
Divorce Mediation
What is mediation? Learn the advantages and weigh the costs. Learn your alternatives to litigation and trial during a divorce…
Marriage And Divorce Counseling
Why do couples seek marriage counseling? What is the marriage counseling process? Can it help those facing a divorce…
Relocating – Moving Tips
Explore the various options available to you. Know the difference between intrastate and interstate moves. Understand the ins and outs of valuation and learn other terminology used in the moving business. Load up on some helpful tips for organizing your move. Learn how to resolve a dispute with your mover…
Apartment Hunting
Sometimes we move because we choose to, other times because we must. Regardless of the reason, finding an apartment can be a challenge. Give yourself the inside track by making a plan and then sticking to it. Learn what you need to know when apartment hunting, how to convince a landlord that you’re the right tenant, and some tips that will enhance your security once taken occupancy….
Domestic Violence
Learn about the penalties associated with acts of domestic violence. Also learn the criteria prosecutors’ use in determining whether to file criminal charges against an offending spouse. Learn about the courts power to order injunctive relief in divorce and family law matters in order to further protect the victim of domestic violence. Review the personal and family costs associated with acts of spousal violence and what you can do to prevent it in the future…
Adoption
What do adoption agencies look for in adoptive parents? Do birth parents retain any rights regarding the child? How do you adopt a child from another country or state…
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