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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...
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...
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...
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...
Some legal experts are suggesting that a concept known as an "anonymous divorce" may be fast becoming the desired method for high-profile couples to end their marriages.Many politicians, business owners and others concerned about protecting their public images have...
Divorce can be a trying and confusing time. Understanding certain processes and expectations may aid in making the divorce process a bit easier.Particularly for stay-at-home moms, certain circumstances may change. There are a few things that moms should know...
In an equitable distribution state like Florida, a judge is often called upon to determine how to fairly distribute marital assets between the couple in alignment with the contributions they've made to the marriage. Even with this approach to asset division in place,...
In some jurisdictions, child support awards are determined using a formula whereby one parent's income, the amount of children he or she has and other factors may affect how much the other one is ordered to pay. While modifications can be made in some cases outside of...
Each year, hundreds if not thousands of children are abducted by a parent. A parent, who fears losing custody of his or her child, may disappear with his or her child to another state. Or another, concerned that his or her child is being abused at the other parent's...
Just before their holiday break, Congress passed and President Trump signed the much-talked-about and highly-debated tax reform bill. Among the changes in the sweeping bill is that alimony will no longer be a factor when divorced people file their income taxes,...