During the past 75 years, each state has been responsible for setting their own rules for how decisions regarding alimony awards would be made. This has made it difficult for legal experts to give a single answer about how its tabulated.What hasn't changed during this...
Month: February 2018
Why did a judge throw out my friend’s prenuptial agreement?
Some of your friends going through a divorce may have had prenuptial agreements. When a judge throws one out, it can be especially concerning if you have one too. All of a sudden, you are wondering: "Would my agreement hold up? Should I see if I need a...
What becomes of jewelry in a divorce?
It used to be where the longer couples were together, the more difficult it would be for them to divide up their property.In many cases, they'd likely shared ownership of the item for so long that it is difficult for them to determine what property belonged to which...
Agreeing with you ex as to how to raise your child is important
When it comes to parents making child custody arrangements, one of the most common issues that exes fail to realize is the importance of having standardized "house rules" in place for their child to follow at both homes.Legal experts argue that if parents would simply...
Mediators can help in brokering an end to your marriage
Husbands or wives who contact a mediator to step in and resolve their divorces have a variety of expectations.Some couples who are not able to have any semblance of a civil conversation with one another somehow think that a mediator can make one spouse want to...