Make The Divorce Process Simpler
Some divorces can turn out to be quick, simple and virtually devoid of issues, but that is not commonly the case. For couples who have been married even a few short years, there are invariably things to think about -- material, important things -- that figure heavily...
As this blog has occasionally noted in prior posts, there is no such thing as a "typical" divorce. Every divorce negotiation and settlement is decidedly singular, with the considerations that most occupy a divorcing couple being uniquely their own.In some divorces,...
Here's a hypothetical-come-reality that has occurred for many persons involved in divorce proceedings in recent years. One of the now former spouses, either owing to the advice of financial counselors, his or her ex-mate, or simply because of a strong personal desire,...
The congressional reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is a whopping 218 pages in length. It has passed the Senate and is heartily endorsed by President Obama. The legislation targets the scourge of domestic violence that exists in every state, including...
His family law attorney called it "one of the most egregious cases I have ever witnessed."The judge agreed, but shortened his assessment to one word. He called the actions of Miami-Dade prosecutors in a child support case "reprehensible."Here's what happened. A man...
A two-year paternity battle has ended with a Florida judge approving an adoption that will list three individuals as parents on the child's birth certificate. The decision is a potentially landmark move that could see similar conclusions to child custody battles or...
It turns out, unsurprisingly, that the various drinking behaviors of you and your spouse could have a palpable effect on the health and long-term prospects of your marriage. A new study examining almost 20,000 couples found that spouses consuming the same amount of...
Today's high divorce rate. Economic security. Protection of assets. To negotiate what you want in a marital dissolution.These and a host of other well-considered rationales are what are frequently pointed to as being the eminently logical reasons for a couple to...
When a recent Orlando Sentinel article refers to the "myriad decisions that come with dissolution of marriage" in many instances and can overwhelm a person involved in the process, it isn't overstating.Some divorces are not overly complex, of course, and don't require...
Plenty of soon-to-be married people have heard the joke lauding one of marriage's greatest benefits: It comes with a nice tax break. Unfortunately for those married parties, it looks like their single counterparts may be getting a better deal thanks to a few new...