Do you face divorce mediation? Here’s your essential divorce mediation checklist to guide you through the process. On their wedding day, couples usually envision spending the rest of their lives together. So an early end to their marriage can emotionally daunt and scar both. The divorce process usually involves agreement on asset distribution, child custody, […]
Fighting for Your Family: 5 Tips for Winning Your Child Custody Case
A parent needs to do what’s best for their kids, and if that involves winning custody of your child, these tips can help you win your child custody case. Given that less than half of custodial parents receive the payments they deserve and need the help of the law, it’s important for custody to be […]
Legal Terms of the Day: Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce
You’ve probably heard the term “uncontested divorce,” but what does it really mean? Here’s what you need to know about contested and uncontested divorces. Do you intend to get divorced simply and quietly? If you’re part of a couple with no need for legal offices, courtrooms and a lengthy battle, then you might qualify for […]
Annulment vs. Divorce: The Differences You Need to Know
Your marriage is over, but should you get a divorce or an annulment? Here’s what you need to know about the two options. Ending a marriage isn’t a decision taken lightly. Despite numbers about the allegedly high divorce rate, anyone who considers ending their marriage should realize how complicated it can be. Everyone knows divorce […]
Who Pays? What Both Parties Must Know About Alimony
Wondering who pays alimony during a divorce? Read on to find out what both parties need to know about alimony payments! Of all the divorces that result in alimony, a shockingly low number of payments are awarded to men. Even as men become part of same-sex marriages, are awarded sole custody of children or earn […]
Is Alimony Taxable Income?
If you are paying or receiving alimony, make sure you know the tax implications. Is alimony taxable income? Check out our guide to alimony and your taxes now. Nearly half a million Americans receive court-ordered alimony payments from former spouses each year. Just three percent – about 15,000 – of these recipients are men. The […]
Prenuptial Agreement Pros and Cons
Are prenuptial agreements a good idea? Consider their pros and cons to know if it is right for you and your special someone. If you plan to get married, your financial concerns should be considered before you take such a big step. Many couples, particularly those who were married before, have significant assets and/or have […]
How to Get a Marriage Annulment
Marriages that are invalid due to fraud can be annulled. Discover the truth about marriage annulment and how you can get your marriage annulled. Many Americans know 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. But what happens when a spouse has a legitimate reason to end the marriage? People who prove they were […]
Signing Divorce Papers: What Do Divorce Forms Look Like?
Before you file for divorce, know what divorce forms look like and know what you’re signing. Read this guide before you start signing divorce papers. In the first quarter of 2016, a total of 827,261 divorces and annulments occurred in the U.S. Since the U.S. population was then almost 258 million, that means there were […]
6 Child Custody Mediation Tips to Win Your Case
Child custody is a difficult hurdle for all parents, but these 6 child custody mediation tips will bring you closer to full custody. Read the advice here. Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially hard for children involved in a fight for their custody. Today, according to the American Psychological Association, 90% of […]