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The least expensive divorce is one in which the parties agree on how to divide property and how to care for their children after divorce.
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12 Steps
Step 1 - Is Your Relationship Worth Saving? End the Uncertainty.
Step 2 - Think Seriously About Your Expectations
Step 3 - Take Control and Gain Knowledge About the Process
Step 4 - Is it Really Better “Out There”?
Step 5 - Understand That the Process Can be Lonely, But You are Not Alone
Step 6 - Educate Yourself About Your Finances
Step 7 - Talk With Your Friends about Lawyers and then Consult a Lawyer . . .
Step 8 - Consider All Other Dispute Resolution Alternatives
Step 9 - If Possible, Talk to Your Spouse
Step 10 - Litigate if You Have No Other Choice
Step 11 - Let your kindness (to yourself) be your final self conquest.
Step 12 - Let Go of the Past
Dr. Dilemma (Advice)
Who gets to keep the dogs?
Why Should I Be the One to Move?
What is a Parent Coordinator?
Have to Give Engagement Ring Back?
Ex causing Skin Problems?
He Cheated - I want to relocate with the kids
My husband's lover has AIDS....
She Wouldn't Leave Because of a little Anger Problem Would She?
Midlife Crisis Causing Problems?
Daughter is new mother – and cocaine addict. What to do?
How can I make him leave when I hate him?
I think my husband is depressed because he drinks heavily and tries to choke me.
I threw a bowl of broccoli at my husband. Can I keep the kids quiet about it?
I want a divorce. How can I get my husband to move out as soon as possible?
Divorce FAQ
Where Do I Start?
Where Do I File for Divorce?
How Long Must I Be Legally Separated Before I Can File For Divorce?
Where Can I Obtain Forms And More Information On Divorce?
How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?
What Can I Do To Lower The Cost Of My Divorce?
How Do I File For Protection From Domestic Violence?
May I spend money on my lover?
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled?
What Are “Grounds” For Divorce?
What Are The Residency Requirements?
Who Can Start A Divorce?
Do I Need A Legal Separation?
Why Did My Spouse Ask For So Much In The Petition When I Thought We Agreed On Some Of Those Things?
What Forms Do I Need To Do My Own Divorce?
Should I Be The First To File?
What Are The Chances My Case Can Be Settled?
May I date?
Should I Be Represented By A Lawyer?
What If I Don’t Have Enough Money To Pay For Legal Advice?
Nothing Is Happening In My Case. What Can I Do?
What Happens If We Don’t Agree On Custody Or Visitation?
What Is A Parenting Plan?
What Happens To Our Children When We Separate?
Does The Judge Consider What Our Children Want?
If The Custody Plan We Work Out Doesn’t Work, Can It Be Changed?
How Do I Enforce A Custody Or Visitation Order?
How Much Child Support Will I Or My Spouse Pay?
Is Child Support “Modifiable”?
How Much Alimony Will Be Paid? For How Long?
Is Alimony Modifiable?
How Do We Divide The Property?
Can We Divide The Property A Different Way Than The Court?
What About The Pension?
Can A Wife Change Her Name?
Divorce Humor
July 2007 Humor Archive
June 2007 Humor Archive
Divorce Myths
The Divorce Process will be fair
The Divorce was his fault, so the court will make him pay my legal fees.
The divorce was her fault, so I will get custody of the children.
The judge who hears my case will be “fair”
I am entitled to the same standard of living after the divorce that I had before the divorce.
He agreed I should stay at home, not work and raise the kids...
Since he committed adultery and broke up the marriage, I will get to stay in the house
If I leave the marital residence, I will lose everything, I will be charged with...
I will get custody, because the kids tell me they are happy staying with me
If my wife/husband works full time, I will pay less child support
If I leave the house, I will lose custody of the children
If he (or she) committed adultery, I will get custody of the children
If I have "joint custody", my former spouse cannot change the residence of our child(ren)...
If I have "sole custody", I can decide when the child(ren) see their mother/father
An “aggressive” lawyer gets better results
My attorney can tell me how my case will come out
My Lawyer can make my spouse come to their senses
We need a legal separation
If I go into counseling with a mental health professional...
All “marital” debts are "joint" responsibilities...
All alimony is "for life"
Military Corner
Then & Now by Capt. Lee Kelley
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Change in Pre-Existing Name for Children
Changing Adult's Name at Time of Divorce
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Preparing Emotionally
Leaving Home
Debt and Divorce
Preparing Financially
Issues of Substance Abuse
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Dispute Resolution Alternatives
Mediation
Mediation Is Not Appropriate in Every Situation
Satisfaction With Mediation
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When, What, How Much & Disadvantages of Mediation
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Sample Binding Arbitration Agreement
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Financial Issues
Alimony
Alimony Case in Point
Useful Tips about Alimony
Modification of Alimony
Calculating Alimony
Alimony Duration
Alimony and Circumstances
Duration and Contribution
Ability to be Self Supporting
Alimony
Understanding the Legal Process
Temporary Alimony
Alimony - Final Divorce & The Basic Questions
Alimony - Things to Consider
Child Support
Child Support - Basic Structure
Child Support
Guideline Worksheeet
What does Actual Income Mean?
What if Spouse is Underemployed?
Incarceration, Intention and Potential Income
Income in Excess of $120,000.00
Medical Expenses
Daycare & Educational Expenses
Guidelines are just guidelines
What if we Have Joint Custody?
When Can Child Support be Modified?
College Expenses
Enforcing Child Support
Health Insurance
4 Ways to Have Health Insurance After Marriage
Health Insurance Questions & Answers
Health Insurance for your Children
Propery Division
Random Thoughts
Unmarried Couples
Significance of Property Being Marital
Dividing Up Your Stuff
How to Value Specific Property
Agreeing on Value of Specific Property
Valuing the Marital Property
When is Property Considered Non-Marital?
Difference between Marital and Non-Marital Property
What is Considered Marital Property?
The 3 Step Process for Division of Marital Property
Property Division
Retirement Assets
Taxation, Individual Retirement & Getting Information about your Spouses Retirement
Retirement Questions Answered
How Do We Divide a Pension?
Types of Retirement Plans & Types of Retirement Assets
Retirement Plans are Maital
Retirement Assets
Social Security
How Social Security Treats Divorce
Social Security
Tax Issues
Sample Tax Clauses for Divorce Settlement Agreements
Innocent Spouse
Legal Fees
Filing Status
Dependency Exemption
Taxes and Child Support
Taxes and Alimony
Taxes
Property Transfers
Custody Issues
Where is a Custody Case Filed?
What if We Disagree?
What is Custody All About?
How to Talk to Children During Divorce
How Courts Decide
Custody Terms
Sample Custody Agreement Clauses
The Legal Process
Divorce Glossary
Useful Terms
The Marital Residence
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence - It's not a game!
Domestic Violence Defined
What Constitutes Abuse?
Signs of Abuse
Persons Eligible for Relief
The First Step - Where Do You Go?
Get Help
Immediate Responses
Information You Will Need For Lawyer and Court
Fill Out And File A Petition For Protective Order
Temporary Protective Order
Protect Yourself
The Final Protective Order
Some Specific Issues of Concern
Some Proof Issues
Agreements
Grounds for Divorce
Is There A Waiting Period?
Limited and Absolute Divorce
Grounds for Absolute Divorce
Adultery, Desertion
Cruelty & Excessively Vicious Conduct
Fixed Term, Imprisonment, Insanity
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Grounds & Strategic Considerations
Control Over Timing
Case Study: A Very Bad Affair
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