Marriage and Divorce

The United States Constitution provides all citizens Due Process of Law. In essence, this means you are prohibited from suing someone in court without notifying that person that he or she had better do something or they will lose the…
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When you are in the middle of a divorce, there are many issues that will come up and need to be discussed rationally between you and your soon-to-be former spouse. There is nothing, however, that will be more important than…
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Below are the instructions for the state of Illinois, but each state has it’s own form requirements and not all states require the same forms. You may find that while one requires a hearing, another may do the proceeding by…
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It always makes me laugh when I hear older folks talk about the good old days when there were fewer divorces and people seemed to value marriage more.  I usually listen respectfully when these types of conversations take place, but…
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When the decision to end a marriage has been made, the next step is to decide on what type of divorce is best for you, and your situation. There are six types of divorce commonly available, in most states. Each…
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Child custody battles for the most part are a no win situation. Parents need to learn and realize how traumatic it is for a child to go through these situations. Parents need to ask themselves deep down and put all…
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Married couples divorce for wide variety of reasons. For many couples going through this emotionally tumultuous and exhausting situation, the only thing on their minds is getting out. However, many other couples (while strained by their marital conflicts) may still…
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Your marriage is unique. So unique, that it now has come to its end. If divorce is imminent, then you need to seek out your options. There are different types of legal divorces and you’ll learn what they are. One…
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Divorce is one of the most trying times in a person’s life no matter what gender you are. As children we have this picture in our head of the perfect wedding and the perfect life in which we grow old…
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A good divorce lawyer is crucial when you are going through the difficult and often contentious process of divorce.  Having a good divorce lawyer can be the difference between getting a fair and positive outcome and losing what should rightfully…
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In answering the question of how long it will take one’s divorce to go through, several factors effect what many call the “bottom line” (the amount of time between start and finish it takes to get your divorce decree). First…
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Whether you are in the middle of a divorce, are unmarried parents, or are re-negotiating child visitation once again, this can be a very stressful task. It is this way due to the incredible love that we have for our…
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Why do people decide to get married? Sure, people get married for convenience or financial reasons and some go into marriage with an idealised view of relationships. But I think that marriage should only have one aim. Marriage should really…
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When parents divorce the court sets up a visitation agreement that requires both parents to live up to the agreements made.  When one parent fails there visitation agreement the only person that gets hurt is the child.  The most common…
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Divorce is seldom an easy decision. Most couples take their vows seriously. Most of them truly try and make the relationship work. If they find themselves in a situation where divorce is the only option it is good to know…
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Doing your own divorce can seem like an ideal solution to the problem of search for lawyers, and the exorbitant expenses that seem to accompany most divorces. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are drawbacks to…
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Recent divorcees have a difficult time enough dealing with the emotional stress of a divorce.  Figuring out what is going to happen with the children and when should one seek new relationships are questions that are all raised.  One of…
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As a practicing mediator who has frequently received feedback from divorced (those negotiating parenting plans) or divorcing couples in mediation, I see the evidence of it working. The question, however, is: how do we recognize success (or failure) of mediation…
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Dating after a divorce can be, and often is, a tricky matter. There are so many questions to consider, and a great deal of soul-searching to be completed before any action should be taken. The heart of an individual who…
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It’s cheaper to keep her, is an old saying that people have been quoting for years now. Getting a divorce is an expensive proposition. For millionaire types getting divorced could cost all of those hard earned millions. For us regular…
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I was one of the extremely lucky people, my divorce was quick.  My ex-husband and I did not fight about much of anything.  We tried to get along for no other reason than our son.  However having front row seating…
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You should not automatically get a restraining order when you file for divorce. A restraining order should only be used in certain situations.  If everyone that goes through a divorce files a restraining order, it will only make the order…
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Whenever someone is threatened or harmed in their home, domestic abuse has occurred. In order to file charges against the perpetrator of that abuse, evidence is needed; very specific types of evidence, for domestic abuse cases are difficult to prove…
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So, you thought you were completely done with your spouse when the divorce was made final. You may have even felt intense relief once the papers were officially signed. Now you find out that they are dating someone new and…
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When gathering evidence victims of abuse need to know how to prove domestic abuse in court in-order to obtain a successful outcome. Courts don’t automatically believe victims stories, as false accusations may sometimes be made. As in many cases when…
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The statistics are staggering. It is often estimated that approximately 50% of the marriages which are taking place at this very moment will eventually end in divorce. Once extremely rare, or virtually unheard of, divorce has become almost commonplace these…
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Divorce is not an easy thing to go through no matter what.  It is an adversarial process and much be navigated carefully.  Some divorces are more adversarial than others and make it necessary to find a good divorce attorney.  You…
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As a couple preparing for a divorce, depending on which state you live in, you may not have a choice regarding whether or not to pursue alternative dispute resolution. This is because it is quite common in family law to…
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Any woman of childbearing age that is fertile can become a mother. It is a physical event that only women are capable of and has long been viewed with a large amount of awe and respect. The sentiment is nice…
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Coping with the absence of a lover or spouse in the bed you’ve been sharing for a while now can test even the most strongest emotionally stable person out there. You never can quite comprehend the sound and feeling of lonely…
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