In theory, the purpose of alimony should be rehabilitative in that it supports the lower-earning spouse for a length of time so they can gain the required skills and education to become financially independent. Permanent alimony, however, can be crippling to the payor as they are required to support their …
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Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced that it is hosting a free Divorce 101 seminar on Wednesday, March …
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There are plenty of marriages that end with an amicable divorce. A couple deciding they can’t remain married doesn’t mean they naturally hate each other. Many divorced couples remain great friends after calling it quits on their marriage. If you and your wife decide it’s time to divorce but are …
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Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced that Fort Worth Senior Attorney Lauren Melhart earned Board Certification in Family …
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By Dad “X” There’s an old joke: “Why is divorce so expensive? Because it’s worth it!” There’s actually some truth to that. No matter what you do or think, attorney’s fees are substantial but so are a plumber’s. Both, of course, handle a lot of crap. Just imagine getting cheap …
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Cordell & Cordell, along with its sponsored sites Dads Divorce and Men’s Divorce, present a news video for the week of January 30, 2015. This week, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell contributed a new article in his column for Financial Advisor Magazine detailing two subjects where financial advisors can be helpful …
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Question: My wife wants to separate, but doesn’t want to divorce so she can still receive my benefits. Do I owe her any maintenance or alimony while we are separated or do I only have to pay that if we get divorced?
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Cordell & Cordell, along with its sponsored sites Dads Divorce and Men’s Divorce, present a news video for the week of January 23, 2015. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced that it is expanding to its 30th state with the opening of an office in Providence, R.I. The new office is the latest …
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A common question that comes up post-divorce is whether or not a former spouse is in contempt of court. So what exactly does it mean to be in contempt and what are the consequences?
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Question: What is the legal process regarding terminating spousal maintenance when my ex remarries? Do I need to go to court or can I just stop paying at the time of her marriage?
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