A spike in divorce rates during January of each year has become so common that lawyers refer to it as “divorce month”. There are emotional and practical reasons why so many couples choose the beginning of the year to end their marriage, and they revolve around the holidays and taxes. Divorce is not the right …
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After Your Divorce – You Still Have Some Work to Do
When divorce is finalized, you expect to breathe a sigh of relief and feel like you’ve closed a very stressful chapter in your life. You are ready to turn over a new leaf, put the past behind you and move forward. Unfortunately, the court order is not the final step in the process. Now, you …
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Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation
Disagreements amongst family members can be emotionally sensitive. To enhance the chance of a peaceful resolution, some family law or divorce law matters are resolved outside court through alternative methods. Instead of the case being taken to court where a judge will make the decision, they are solved through either mediation or arbitration. In some …
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Divorce – Don’t Get Caught Falsifying Documents
Many of us are guilty of telling little white lies. However, lying to a court of law is a serious thing. This includes presenting false claims or documents in court. Perjury Many people believe that perjury only constitutes lying while you are on the witness stand. However, perjury includes anything said or done to mislead …
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Why Don’t More Men Seek and Get Alimony?
Only 3% of people who receive spousal support, more commonly known as alimony, are men. That is in spite of the fact that in about 40% of American households, women make more money than men. Each state has its own laws on awarding spousal support, but gender cannot be used as a factor in deciding …