There are special considerations when filing for divorce and bankruptcy at the same time. Which should you do first? Should you do them at the same time? Learn more in this guide. There is no doubt that sharing your life with another person can create challenges, especially when it relates to money. Some 48% of […]
Should You File Bankruptcy Before or After Divorce?
Is it better to file bankruptcy before or after divorce proceedings? How about during the process? Find out the answer below. Are you deciding whether to file bankruptcy before or after divorce? Ideally, you should strive to file beforehand. Filing for bankruptcy before your divorce will make your life easier after the divorce. Also, you’ll […]
Changing the Decree: A Guide to Divorce Modifications
Can you file a motion to change a divorce decree? Can a divorce decree be reversed? Here’s what you need to know about divorce modifications. Love doesn’t last forever, but sometimes your relationship with your ex feels like it does. After divorce, many couples must still communicate over issues like raising children, paying alimony and […]
Annulment 101: Grounds, Process and FAQs for Getting an Annulment in Nebraska
Falling in love and getting married is a dream for many people. Sometimes the decision is made in haste and you need to undo a decision you made in the heat of passion. There are different reasons a couple looks into getting an annulment. You’ll need to seek legal counsel to determine if it is […]
How to Plan For a Divorce: 7 Tips to Ready Your Finances
Wondering how to plan for a divorce? Here are a few tips to ready your finances. Going through a divorce can leave both parties emotionally and financially devastated. But financial preparation before and during the divorce can help protect your interests and take charge of your future. Nearly 800,000 couples get divorced in the United […]
Divorce Support: Guide to Understanding Divorce Case Discovery
Discovery involves gathering information about either party in the divorce. Read this guide to better understand the ins and outs of divorce discovery. Once you realize your spouse has taken the initial divorce papers to get the divorce process started, they will have to share information on their finances and personal situations in what’s called […]
Divorce Mediation vs Lawyer: What’s the Difference?
Do you need to hire a divorce mediator or a lawyer? Check out this guide to learn about the differences between divorce mediation and a divorce lawyer. The longstanding notion that 50 percent of married couples get divorced has lost footing in recent years. However, it still affects a large portion of couples and brings on […]
Do This, Not That: The Top Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce Settlement
During a divorce settlement, there are some big mistakes that you want to avoid. Check out this guide to learn what they are. Up to 95 percent of divorce settlements are made out of court. And while that may save a lot of headaches and frustration, it opens the door for mistakes. From overlooking the […]
How to Protect Your Assets in a Divorce with a Business Involved
How do divorce proceedings impact your business? Learn more in this guide to navigating divorce with a business involved. Losing a partner or disrupting your family’s life can be hard enough, but divorce can also dig into your business. And while all you might have wanted was peaceful separation, you could end up giving away […]
How to Enforce Child Support: What Are Your Options?
What options do you have when the child support you’re owed is not paid? Find out in this guide on how to enforce child support payments. Once mandated by the court, child support is non-negotiable. The person responsible for paying it has two options: pay up or face jail. At the same time, failure to […]