Divorce Basics
Divorce Basics
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Divorce is also referred to as “Dissolution of Marriage.” It is the court ordered termination of a marriage. There are many reasons why a couple would want to end their marital union but the most common seem to be: money and spending habits, differences in the rearing or having of children, falling out of love, infidelity, lack of communication, lack of commitment, and irreconcilable differences. Common Causes of Divorce The above are considered the most common causes of divorce, but couples also site various other reasons for wanting to end a marriage including:
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When filing for divorce, a divorce lawyer should be hired to aid in the process of filing the paperwork and negotiating the
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Every state has its own laws and requirements for the divorce of a married couple according to the laws passed in that jurisdiction. Even the grounds for a, “fault,” or, “no fault,” divorce vary from state to state. No fault divorces are available in all jurisdictions but not all state offer fault divorces. About 15 states only offer no fault divorces. In these no fault states, there is no option for a fault divorce even there is considerable misconduct by the offending spouse. Regardless of fault, all jurisdictions in the U.S. permit married couples to get divorced.
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How Much Will My Divorce Cost in New York?
As a divorce attorney, I field hundreds of different questions, but one question that is asked by every client is how much their divorce action will cost...
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Steps to Take After you Decide to Divorce
The determination to seek a divorce is one of the most difficult decisions of your life. While almost no one looks forward to going through a divorce, there are steps you can take to make the process less emotionally traumatic for everyone involved.
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There are many different paths that a married couple can choose to get a divorce. Prior to hiring an attorney and filing for divorce, both parties should be familiar with the different approaches to divorce employed by family law professionals.
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Once it’s clear that divorce negotiations have failed, it’s time to get ready to go to trial. For every 99 divorce cases that wind up settling, there is usually one that simply goes nowhere without the aid of a judge.
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The contract that contains all the terms of the divorce is called a “marital settlement agreement.” The terms of the marital settlement agreement create legally-enforceable obligations upon each of the parties.
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Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce
Protecting the assets of people involved in a divorce case can be difficult but is not out of the question.
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Often times in relationships, one partner will bring in more money or provide more monetary support to the family while another partner will provide equally important support in other ways. If
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Alimony or spousal support is an amount of money determined by a judge, which will be paid from one spouse to another in the event of separation or divorce. The payment amount and information is entirely dependant upon the situation and the judge who oversees the case. However, there is some important tax information on alimony that those who pay it and those who receive it should understand.