The first few steps of a divorce are possibly the most emotional and stressful of the entire process because it is all so new and confusing. However, it is also the most critical time to get yourself organized so you can get a favorable settlement and come out of your divorce in a financially sound position. Specifically, you will want…
Divorce can be a long and stressful process, especially if your former partner seems to be trying to delay it as much as possible. If this is happening to you, it’s important to understand that there are strategies available to fight back against the delay tactics and keep the case proceeding as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Steps to take…
One common question people have regarding child support is what happens if their former partner files for bankruptcy. You can rest easy — even if that person files for bankruptcy, child support and alimony do not qualify as dischargeable debts. However, depending on whether your former partner files for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, there could be some potential complications.…
If you have child support owed to you, you could have a lien placed on the property of the delinquent payer. This is a legal notice that informs the public (and creditors) that there are claims against the individual. In most cases, the parent with custody files the lien in the same office in which property is recorded and registered.…
If you and your spouse are filing for divorce and you have children together, it’s important to establish a plan when it comes to child custody and visitation. This initial plan, which should be legally binding, is meant to be temporary until a more permanent arrangement can be decided. It’s worth noting that if these temporary arrangements work well, the…
It’s somewhat common for an individual to attempt to conceal assets and money before or during divorce in hopes of shielding them from the asset division process. However, doing this is strictly illegal, and it’s important to be diligent to make sure your former spouse is being completely honest about his or her assets. There are plenty of tools for…
Studies from the Pew Research Center have shown that remarriage has been steadily rising for a number of years, which means people after divorce are getting married again at record rates. According to one 2014 study, approximately 40 percent of marriages involve at least one spouse who has been married before, while in 20 percent of marriages, both spouses had…
As of late June 2016, it had been one year since Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the fundamental right to get married in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. There was a record number of marriages in the last year as a result, but also other statistics that would…
When a marriage ends in divorce, one uncomfortable decision is related to what happens with the couple’s wedding rings. This can be a big deal for some people, especially if the rings were expensive or were important family heirlooms. There are some cases on record in which courts have classified wedding rings as gifts, which means the person who gave…
The idea that half of all marriages end in divorce is a complete myth, as you may know. The truth is that the divorce rate peaked in the 1970s and has been declining steadily ever since. However, according to some recent research published in the Washington Post, there are certain groups and demographics that tend to have much higher divorce…