Within the last few years alone, 12 states have discussed bills in their legislatures that center on the issue of the legality of child marriage. So far, all these states have said children under the age of 18 can marry, but there are certain conditions attached to it. An important follow-up question that has not gotten as much attention is…
Deciding to end your marriage is never easy. As you go through the emotionally and logistically difficult process, it is important to have an attorney who can support you on many different levels. First, you should focus on finding an attorney who is compatible with you. You should always feel comfortable speaking with your lawyer, as you may have daily…
In general, the longer you have been together as a married couple, the more assets you have collected and the more expensive and drawn-out the divorce process will be. In addition, recovering financially from your divorce before your retirement can be more difficult, considering how close you are to your retirement age. According to Pew Research, the divorce rate for…
The process of dissolving a marriage can be a lengthy, complicated process. For some, it begins with a legal separation, while for others it starts immediately with a divorce. It is important to understand that the two terms are not interchangeable — there are some key distinctions between the two. Below is a quick overview of legal separation and divorce…
Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as White House communications director for the Donald Trump administration, recently appeared for the first time in Nassau County divorce court to begin proceedings with his estranged wife, Deidre Ball-Scaramucci. Scaramucci achieved recognition as a financier in Manhasset, appearing on television news channels in financial segments and ultimately earning a place in the Trump administration.…
If you are having trouble in your marriage, you do not have to immediately turn to separation or divorce. Marriage counseling can help you resolve some of the underlying issues causing harm to your relationship and prevent you from ending your relationship when it’s not truly necessary to do so. The following are a few signs you might consider marriage…
If you wish to give your marriage the best chance of succeeding, you must have honest, open conversations with your significant other about important topics before you even get engaged. These conversations might be sensitive and even uncomfortable, but it is crucial to be on the same page as your significant other with these issues before you enter a marriage.…
Although it’s somewhat rare, it’s not unheard of for one parent to enroll children in a different school without the permission of the other parent or the court. Obviously, this is usually a problem when the two parents are separated or divorced. In some cases, children even go entirely unenrolled because the parents have such contentious arguments about which school…
When it comes to approaching the issue of divorce with your children, honesty is always the best policy. Of course, there are some caveats to mention, but you should never feel as though you must lie to your kids about what is happening during the divorce process. In fact, doing so could cause trust issues that will last a long…
Many countries allow their citizens who are living overseas to file for divorce in their home country. This could involve obtaining a divorce without either spouse being physically present in that country. This process is often favored by people living in the United States for work or other reasons despite not being citizens, as the process of filing for divorce…