Marriage and Divorce

Having watched both clients and friends prepare for custody disputes, I have observed both worthwhile and counterproductive strategies. In this article, I offer a few tips based on those observations in the hope that you can use them to best…
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The benefits of a restraining order in a divorce are enormous, especially if it was an ugly, vicious divorce with huge negative connotations, such as custody, property disputes, physical, emotional and sexual abuse of spouse or children.  Therefore, a restraining order…
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The legal grounds for divorce in Maine are similar to many other states. Maine divorce laws require proof that the couple were married in the state of Maine and proof of current residency. The one seeking the divorce needs to…
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Anyone who has gone into the family courts having been emotionally abused, knows that the family courts need to be revamped.  In any kind of divorce there are problems, but where abuse is involved, the problems are that much worse.  Emotional…
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Legal fees, court filing fees, alimony, child support….all common terms used in divorce, and often the basics when considering financial aspects of divorce; however, the financial factors of divorce go far deeper than these basic issues. The process of divorce…
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Most couples believe on their wedding day that their marriage will be different from those they see falling apart – at least, they hope this will be the case. However, it’s like the first day in Kindergarten, with oh so…
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If you believe that your marriage is going to end in the near future and you are unsure about the future and what it will bring, you may want to start taking some simple precautions now. That way you can…
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◊ Fact: Children get hurt the worst in Divorce. The most serious concern is being there for the children. Things and houses can be replaced children cannot. No matter how pretty a face is painted on divorce or how much…
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Divorce is never easy even under the best of circumstances. This can be especially true however if the person you thought you could trust one hundred percent to play fair, suddenly turns into someone you do not recognize. While it…
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Financial problems are among the most common causes of divorce.  What many people don’t realize, however, is that one of the biggest causes of financial problems is a lack of communication about the finances to the point where there is much contention and…
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A divorce settlement may be the the most important thing on your mind when you are going through a divorce.  Some divorces end with an amicable split or you may experience a divorce that is a complete disaster.  Either way, you want…
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First off, I am a divorce attorney and this may sound cynical by stating “yes, when you file for a divorce you should get a restraining order.” One thing that needs to be clarified is that a restraining order is…
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There are a variety of factors that contribute to divorce.  Sometimes it is one issue while other times a variety of things can pop up.  The following are some such issues. There is another person One thing that leads to…
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The decision to leave a spouse is one of the most difficult issues a person can face. Til death do we part is a solemn vow, which is not to be broken lightly. However, in certain situations, there are times…
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Divorce is an intensely personal experience and is – for many – fraught with emotion, confusion and a path to financial ruin. Inasmuch as one could imagine a “smooth” divorce, a large majority of the cost, time and frustration that…
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Marriage is like an amusement park. Some are exciting and scary emotional roller coasters, full of turns, thrills, and dangerous spills. Some are like horror houses, a tense, sinister atmosphere, always watching behind your back and waiting for what comes…
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Fairy tales tell us that once you find that perfect match, the next step is happily ever after. In reality, sometimes happiness fades and marriages crumble no matter how hard you try to keep things together. There are no fairy…
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Happiness and the hope of it destroys many marriages in the UK. The notion that a marriage is about happiness is an historically recent one and, in the preindustrial farming villages of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland it was hardly…
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Filing for a restraining order is a serious matter and one that should never be done lightly. The purpose of a restraining order is to address a serious and articulable threat of danger to the person who seeks the order…
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An old saying says that the best way to reduce the risk of divorce is to not get married, and it does have its fans. As true as that is, it is also very impractical as people meet, fall in…
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What Qualifies for Child Custody? A psychological evaluation is often used to help the court discover the best psychological interests of the child in custody cases. A psychologist is not only used because they are analyzing the mentality of a…
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As we journey through life, everyone has past relationships that have some bearing on who they are in the present. It is how much we learned from each relationship and how we choose to apply that knowledge that makes the…
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When your marriage is falling apart, it may seem that there is no other way out except divorce.  For some, this really is the only answer.  However, for most, they may want to look at other options if at all…
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A divorce is a difficult thing, and the outcome of the terms can affect you for years to come. You want the financial settlement to be fair, and there are various strategies that can help you achieve this. Try the…
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The divorce process in the UK can, under certain circumstances, be relatively straightforward. In fact, in many instances, a husband and wife can receive a decree absolute (the document confirming that their divorce has been finalised) within as little as…
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Your child custody case: what you can do to help. You appear to be approaching, unfortunately, a legal battle over custody of and parenting time (visitation; placement time) with your children; efforts at negotiation, compromise, and possibly mediation have not…
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“It’s not over til it’s over,” can refer to many things that one thought to be dead; and this old saying also refers to marriage as well. When you are looking from the outside-in on other people’s marriage, we will…
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Divorce can be a smooth and easy process, or mentally and emotionally draining depending on your situation. Some couples when making the decision to divorce agree that it is time for them to go their separate ways and to move on and…
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Couples find that using lawyers in a divorce costs a lot of money. For couples that agree on most or all issues, doing your own divorce can save you dollars that are best spent elsewhere. However, for complicated situations, retain…
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In the United States, one in two marriages will end in divorce this year. Those are disturbing statistics. Children of divorced parents have considerable trouble paying attention in school, a higher incidence of drug and alcohol abuse, and are frequently…
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