Clients come to our office with the hope of ending their divorces quickly so that they can go on with their lives. Many times they believe that filing for an uncontested divorce will accomplish this. However, we would like to clear up some common myths with facts. Five common misconceptions about uncontested divorces 1. MYTH:… Read More »
We are not only divorce lawyers, we are educators on all aspects of a divorce. We have seen many clients come to our office with a misunderstanding of what type of divorce that they think they are going to go through. With this is mind, we have developed this divorce test questionnaire to help our… Read More »
There are many people who get divorced while still paying back student loans. As you may know, the debts you and your spouse have are subject to division just like the property you own together. But does that include your student loans? Dealing with student loans in divorce The most important factor with student loans… Read More »
Over the years, social scientists have done a significant amount of research into the factors that are most likely to end a marriage. While it’s impossible to say for sure whether a couple will end up divorced or not, there are certainly some traits of a relationship that could raise red flags. The following are… Read More »
Too often, lawyers see divorce as a cut-and-dry legal matter with an outcome defined by each spouse’s gains and losses. But divorce, like marriage, isn’t just about signing a piece of paper and changing your tax filing status. It’s between two people with real emotions, wants, needs and concerns. A divorce attorney who is just… Read More »
It likely comes as no surprise that a couple’s financial situation can have a large influence on strains in the relationship that could lead to divorce. According to a survey by SunTrust Bank, money is the leading cause of stress in relationships, with 35 percent of people surveyed naming finances as their chief source of… Read More »
The divorce rate in the United States continues its steady decline, thanks in large part to the Millennial generation, which is getting married later and divorcing in much smaller numbers than its predecessors (especially the Baby Boomers). According the 2017 American Community Survey, the states that have the lowest divorce rates are Hawaii, Illinois, New… Read More »
One of the most common pieces of advice people receive after they’ve gone through a divorce is to use their newly found freedom and free time to get involved in new hobbies. This might seem a bit trite or overly simplistic, but it’s true — both your mental and physical health can benefit from trying… Read More »
Your divorce is finalized, and you are officially a single person. Now what? There are plenty of opportunities for you to try new things and explore life as a single person. But just because the legal processes of negotiating and settling your divorce are over does not mean you’re completely in the clear with regard… Read More »
Once you have finalized your divorce, it’s time for you to focus on moving forward into your new life. The adjustment can be very difficult for some people — going from living as husband and wife to living as a single person makes for a significant lifestyle change. What steps can you take to move… Read More »
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