Negotiating the terms of a divorce agreement isn’t easy even when you and your ex are parting on good terms. When there’s animosity between the two of you, the process turns into a complete nightmare. Surprisingly, the percentage of cases that settle before trial is very high. Typical divorce settlements …
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Video: Protecting Your Assets
Typically when a couple marries, they commingle their assets and finances. That might simplify matters during marriage, but it can be complicated to sort through what belongs to who in the event of divorce.
CONTINUE READINGMen Shouldn’t Fear Asking For Alimony
Are you afraid of asking for alimony or spousal support because you’re a man? Because you shouldn’t be.
CONTINUE READINGHow Much Is My Divorce Going To Cost?
One of the most pressing questions the majority of people ask at the start of the divorce process is, “Just how much will all this cost?”
CONTINUE READING4 Critical Mistakes To Avoid During Your Divorce
It’s commonly said that nobody wins in a divorce, but a person can certainly lose. The stakes in divorce can be quite high, and unfortunately there are many things you can do during the process to shoot yourself in the foot.
CONTINUE READINGHow Is Child Support Calculated If You’re Self-Employed?
Question: How does child support work when you are self-employed?
CONTINUE READINGSimple Ways To Reduce The Cost Of Divorce
Excellent legal representation can be expensive. There’s just no way around it. However, there are some simple things you can do to reduce those costs.
CONTINUE READINGVideo: Harvard Researcher’s Predictors Of Divorce
According to a recent study published in the American Sociological Review, financial factors such as a couple’s resources and a wife’s ability to support herself in the event of divorce are not reliable predictors of divorce. What does seem to affect a couple’s risk of divorce is the manner in …
CONTINUE READINGDeconstructing The Myth Of The ‘Deadbeat Dad’
One of the fatal flaws of the child support system is that it takes a collect-at-all-costs approach to gathering payments from the payor. It’s essentially, “pay or else,” which causes catastrophic problems for families if a parent ever falls behind on payments. Say a father unexpectedly loses his job and …
CONTINUE READINGDivorce Myths: Common Misconceptions About Divorce
When it comes to divorce, far too many common beliefs are accepted as truths even though reality is much different. It’s common for divorce attorneys to have to correct incorrect perceptions that clients have about the divorce process in their initial meeting. Always keep in mind that the process of …
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