If you or your spouse is in the military and considering divorce, or you have already been served with the divorce papers, you should get the finest legal advice from a military divorce attorney. The professional will not only provide you with advice, he/she will also ensure that your case is handled professionally and without [...]
When you divorce, and you have children, the court can order you to have sole or shared custody of the children. Unless one parent is irresponsible or abusive, the court prefers shared custody. Here the child splits the time that he/she spends with both of the parents. To have an impact in your child’s life, [...]
Separation means to live apart from your spouse. The law does not require you to file documents to live apart unless you want to make it legal. Once you put it in writing, the court will make an order (much like a decree of divorce) that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse while [...]
Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps you repay your debts under the protection of the Bankruptcy Act. The Act provides two types of bankruptcy options: Chapter 7: Also referred to as liquidation bankruptcy, when you file for this type most of the unsecured debt is discharged including credit cards and personal loans. It lasts [...]
It’s estimated that half of the current marriages end up in divorce. If there are major problems in your marriage, you should find a divorce lawyer and file for divorce. When going through the divorce process, there are a number of things that you should know: You need to have a reason for divorce [...]
Legal separation is a legal process where couples formalize their separation by signing the legal separation agreements but they remain legally married. In most cases, the separation is served in the form of a court order. Legal separations don’t have to result in divorce. In the event you reconcile with your spouse you continue with [...]
Divorce is an emotional process that affects the entire family; not just the couple undergoing it. The process is even harder when you do the wrong things. To help out here are the dos and don’ts of divorce that you need to observe: The Dos of divorce Pay attention to your lawyer: When you are [...]
To most people, divorce is one of the most difficult emotional experiences of their life. The experience is more complex when children are involved. The law stipulates that you have to pay for child support. Child support is an amount that you pay for the care and support of your child. It goes towards providing [...]
When divorce rears its ugly head in an otherwise perfect union, a myriad of challenges are bound to come up especially if the couple in question have high-value assets in their names. Divorce is already difficult to start with without throwing another spanner in the works in the name of asset distribution. The court system [...]
When you divorce and there are children involved, child custody is usually an issue as your spouse might try to prevent you to seeing your children. When you are looking to have custody of your children the first thing that you should do is arm yourself with a child custody attorney. It’s often said that [...]
