Alimony~Alimony and Child Support~alimonysupport.shtml~In many divorces, alimony and child support create the most anxiety for couples
Alimony~Alimony in Georgia~alimony_in_georgia.shtml~When you say the word "alimony", the first thing that comes to mind is divorce.
Alimony~Alimony In Massachusetts- Is It Predictable?~alimony_massachusetts.shtml~Alimony is an emotionally charged word and concept
Alimony~Alimony Modification: Re-marriage and Georgia's "Live-In"  Lover Statute~alimony_modification_georgia.shtml~Although there are several grounds for ending alimony, one of the most common is
Alimony~California Spousal Guidelines~ca_spousal_support.shtml~Spousal support is often awarded at an Order to Show Cause on a temporary basis,
Alimony~Georgia's Factors for Determining Alimony~alimony_georgia.shtml~There are several misconceptions about the award of alimony in a divorce case
Alimony~Lump Sum Alimony vs. Periodic Alimony~alimony_lumpsum_periodic.shtml~According to Georgia law, alimony is defined as "an allowance out of one party's
Alimony~Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota~spousalmaintminn.shtml~Spousal maintenance awards can be difficult to predict, because there are no Guidelines, as with child support
Alimony~Spousal Support/Alimony in New Jersesy~spousal_support.shtml~Spousal Support (formerly Alimony) is one of the most difficult issues for many divorcing couples to resolve
Alimony~Treatment of Disability Pay in Military Divorce~disabilitymilitary.shtml~A proper understanding of the issues surrounding military disability retired pay and VA disability compensation is important in most military divorce cases
Child Support~Alimony and Child Support~alimonysupport.shtml~In many divorces, alimony and child support create the most anxiety for couples
Child Support~California Child Support Guidelines~ca_child_support.shtml~The key factors influencing the calculation of child support are: the percentage of visitation or custodial time share, the gross incomes of the parties and
Child Support~Child Support - Why Don't People Pay~child_support_why_not_pay.shtml~One of the goals of a good mediator is to make sure the final child support amount is decided up and agreed to by both parents.
Child Support~Child Support and Life Insurance — Supporting Your Children After Death~child_support_life_insurance.shtml~Many couples choose to secure their support obligations through life insurance
Child Support~Child Support Modification in Georgia~child_support_modification_georgia.shtml~In Georgia, child support orders may be modified upon a showing of a substantial change in either parent's income
Child Support~Imputing Income for Child Support in New Jersey~nj_divorce_imputing_income_child_support.shtml~The concept of imputing income to parents who are not actually earning
Child Support~Little Known Missour Law Could Force You to Refund Child Support You've Received~refund_child_support.shtml~According to this statute, the parent paying child support is entitled to documentary proof, at the beginning of each college semester, identifying how many credit hours the child will take
Child Support~Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines~child_support_massachusetts.shtml~The new Child Support Guidelines of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts went public
Child Support~Modification of Child Support and/or Alimony After the Loss of a Job in Georgia~modify_support_unemployed_georgia.shtml~With the state of the economy in the United States today, it is not uncommon to hear that more and more people are losing their jobs
Child Support~New Jersey Child Support Overview~child_support_guidelines.shtml~Children are the innocent victims of divorce. They become the center of battles over child custody, support, and visitation and face losing the only lifestyle
Child Support~Non-Payment of Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act~nonpayment.shtml~Although child support enforcement is primarily left up to state enforcement, a non-payment of child support may also become a federal criminal offense
Child Support~Penalties For Not Paying Child Support in Georgia: License Revocation~license_revoke_nonpayment_support.shtml~Licensing agencies in Georgia can revoke or suspend someone's license if he or she is in arrears behind in paying child support for a period of more than sixty days
Child Support~What to do in Missouri if You Suspect Your "ex" Isn't Spending Your Child Support Payment on the Kids~spending_child_support_payment.shtml~A woman e-mailed me concerned that her ex-husband was spending the money she pays in child support for his personal goodies and not on their two kids
Children~Blended Families: Protecting Children the Second Time Around~blended_families.shtml~Second marriages are a time for new beginnings, dreams
Children~California Child Custody Laws~ca_custody_laws_2009.shtml~Like most states, the standard for child custody determinations in California
Children~California Child Custody Laws and Types of Custody Orders~ca_custody_types.shtml~The California Family Code empowers the court, during a marital court action or at anytime
Children~California Child Custody Procedure and Development of Court Orders~ca_custody_procedure.shtml~The parties may - and are encouraged to - enter into a written stipulation (agreement) on custody issues.
Children~Child Abduction - Parental Kidnapping~abduction.shtml~A dramatic increase has been seen in child abductions and child kidnappings
Children~Client Preparation for Custody Evaluations and Court-Ordered Mediation~custodyprep.shtml~Custody mediations and evaluations are critical in contested custody cases, yet clients routinely go into sessions without a basic knowledge
Children~Co-Parenting~co-parenting.shtml~To have a successful co-parenting relationship, one that is healthy for the children, each parent must allow the other freedom to parent in his or her own way.
Children~Co-Parenting After a Divorce-Tips from a Mediator~coparenting_after_divorce.shtml~Co-parenting starts the day the decision is made to divorce has been made
Children~Custody & Visitation~custodyvisitation.shtml~Custody" is an emotionally laden term. To parties in a divorce, it often takes on the unintended meanings
Children~Custody And Visitation - What Do Those Words Actually Mean, In Layman's Terms?~custody_visitation_what_does_it_actually_mean.shtml~Custody and Visitation are legal terms. When discussing parenting, first decide what is best for your kids
Children~Custody Evaluations (Minnesota)~custodyevalnelson.shtml~Minnesota statutes provide that: "In contested custody proceedings . . . the court may order an investigation and report concerning custodial arrangements
Children~Custody of Children Born Out of Wedlock in Minnesota~custodyofillegitimate.shtml~In Minnesota, the determination of custody for children born out of wedlock is no different than the determination of custody for children of marriage
Children~Factors Considered By the California Court in Making Custody Awards in Contested Cases~ca_custody_factors.shtml~The Code makes clear that custody and visitation determinations are to be made from the standpoint of the child's best interest
Children~Georgia Child Custody~georgia_child_custody.shtml~Many people assume that the mother automatically receives custody of the minor children in a divorce
Children~Grandparent Visitation Rights in New Jersey~nj_divorce_grandparent_visitation.shtml~The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren has become increasingly complex over the past few decades
Children~Grandparents Rights to Visitation~grandparentvisit.shtml~Grandparents often envision their golden years spent by happily caring for and treating their grandchildren. In recent years, as a symptom of our skyrocketing divorce rates
Children~Holiday Parenting Plans~holidayplans.shtml~Parenting as a single parent during the holidays can be tough. Some advance planning will save you from some of the holiday stress
Children~How Do RI Courts Handle Significant Others and Visitation During Divorce~ri_courts_significant_others_visitation.shtml~You are living with the love of your life (not your spouse). Your children live with you and are happy. All seems fine. What could go wrong?
Children~How To Establish A Conflict Free Co-parenting Experience~nonconflict.shtml~Many single parents have too much pain, anger and immaturity to be able to parent cooperatively
Children~Joint Physical Custody: Smart Solution or Problematic Plan?~jointcustody.shtml~What's the difference between legal and physical custody?
Children~Legal Custody in Minnesota~legalcustody.shtml~In Minnesota, custody is defined in terms of legal custody and physical custody
Children~Mediating A Custody Crisis Can Be Better Than Going Back To Court~mediating_custody_post_divorce.shtml~A common question asked is about the age at which children are given considerable sway by the court in determining
Children~Mediation with the Children in Mind:The Role of the Parenting Coordinator~mediation_children_parent_coordinator.shtml~To help ensure compliance with parenting plans and to assist with any problems that arise the court may appoint a Parenting Coordinator
Children~Minnesota Custody Evaluations~custodyevalminn.shtml~In most counties when there is a custody dispute, the Court appoints a custody evaluator
Children~Modification of Physical Custody in Minnesota~minnphyscustodymod.shtml~A Court may not change physical custody from one parent to the other unless the change is in the best interests of the child
Children~Parenting Plans and Child Custody Arrangements in New Jersey~parenting_plans.shtml~Parenting plans / Child Custody can vary from highly flexible to highly detailed and any points in-between
Children~Parenting Plans in Minnesota~parentingplans.shtml~Minnesota litigants have had the option of stipulating to a "Parenting Plan" in lieu of a traditional custody award
Children~Parenting Plans Shoud Be Custom Tailored to Each Family's Unique Situation~parenting_plan.shtml~When the judge gaveled their marriage into extinction, it simply set the stage for a new set of disagreements-over "Johnny"
Children~Parenting Time (a/k/a Visitation) in Minnesota~parentingtime.shtml~The general rule is that parenting time (visitation) is mandatory
Children~Post Separation Suggestions For Custodial Parents~post-separation-custodial.shtml~You have no power to control what happens when your child spends time with the other parent. Your attitude toward these visits, however can influence the emotional tone of the visits
Children~Post Separation Suggestions For Non Custodial Parents~post-separation-noncustodial.shtml~It is important that you, as the non-custodial parent, establish a consistent way to maintain contact with your child
Children~Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction~hagueconvention_faq.shtml~The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an attempt to deal with situations where a person has wrongfully taken a child(ren) from one country to another
Children~Teacher Conferences Important to Divorced or Divorcing Parents~teacher_conference.shtml~When parents are going through a divorce or are divorced, usually one of them has little knowledge about what is happening in their child's classroom
Children~The First Holiday Season After Divorce~holidayseasondivorce.shtml~Regardless if you wanted the divorce or not, the first holiday season after a divorce can be difficult
Children~The Importance of Temporary Custody in Minnesota~tempcustody.shtml~In cases where the issue of custody is contested, there is often an initial hearing where the Court decides issues of custody
Children~The Standard for Determining Physical Custody in Minnesota~minnphyscustody.shtml~As in many areas of family law, the standard applied by the Court in making an initial award of physical custody is the so-called "best interest of the child"
Children~Top Ten Reasons to Use Parenting Plan~parentplanreasons.shtml~The best predictor of the well being of children involved in a divorce is the amount of conflict between parents. In mediation, conflicts are more likely to be resolved
Children~Visitation and Visitation Issues~visitationissues.shtml~Often when a parent is awarded visitation rather than physical custody, they feel as if they are being characterized as an inferior parent.
Children~When Your Children Are With The Other Parent~otherparent.shtml~It may be difficult for you when your children leave for the other parent's home for a variety of reasons
Collaborative Process~Balancing Advocacy and Neutrality: A Touchstone of Collaborative Practice~collaborative_law_balance_advocacy_neutrality.shtml~My collaborative cases are generally very satisfying.  As I experience each collaborative case, I think about
Collaborative Process~Collaborative Divorce - A Kinder, Gentler Divorce~collaborative_divorce_kinder_gentler.shtml~Everyone has their horror stories about the divorce process.
Collaborative Process~Collaborative Law: A Safe Container of Mediation and Advocacy~collaborative_law_mediation_advocacy.shtml~Now with collaborative practice growing in the U.S
Collaborative Process~Collaborative Law: The Magic of Counterpart Counsel~collaborative_law_magic.shtml~The crucial feature of collaborative law is conventionally thought to be the commitment not to litigate the case
Collaborative Process~Collaborative Negotiation~collabnegotiation.shtml~A new approach is sweeping the nation as an alternative to litigation
Collaborative Process~Collaborative Practice: A Marriage to the Divorce~collaborative_practice_divorce.shtml~The transformative nature of the process is created by several features
Collaborative Process~Getting Divorced? You Have Options~options.shtml~A Closer Look at Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Law
Collaborative Process~Taking the War Out of Our Words:  Sharon Ellison's "Powerful Non-Defensive Communication" Workshop~taking_war_out_of_words.shtml~Intrigued by the title of the workshop and feeling that I needed to work on my skills in managing effective communication
Collaborative Process~What Collaborative Counsel Does for the Collaborative Client~what_collaborativie_counsel_does.shtml~Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution for divorcing couples who prefer not to endure litigation
Collaborative Process~What is Collaborative Family Law?~whatiscollaborative.shtml~Collaborative family law is a powerful and effective way
Collaborative Process~When should you choose collaborative divorce?~choose-collab.shtml~Essentially in Collaborative Divorce clients choose specially trained collaborative divorce lawyers who are committed to a negotiated settlement
Divorce~A Legal Separation Disassembles A Marriage, But Doesnt End It~legal_separation_marriage.shtml~I am occasionally asked to assist someone to obtain a "legal separation"
Divorce~Aliens and Divorce - Overcoming Marriage Fraud~alienfraud.shtml~The Immigration and Naturalization Service has always
Divorce~Alimony in a Changing Landscape~alimony_changing_landscape.shtml~The alimony landscape in Massachusetts is changing and causing confusion for divorce mediators, lawyers, and their clients.
Divorce~Although Rare Today, Civil Annulments Were Once a Popular Alternative To Divorce~annulment_alternative_divorce.shtml~Although rare now, one can ask the court to annul their marriage as an alternative to divorce.
Divorce~Attorneys Fees in a Georgia Divorce~attorney_fees_georgia_divorce.shtml~You can be awarded attorney's fees in a divorce, but the award of attorney's fees is ultimately decided
Divorce~Bad Spouses Are Rarely Punished. Getting On With Your Life Is The Prize in Most Divorces.~life_after_divorce.shtml~She is relishing the prospect of "getting even" with her philandering husband.
Divorce~Bankruptcy and Divorce~bankruptcy_and_divorce.shtml~As anyone who has been married knows, financial difficulties put a lot a stress on a marriage
Divorce~Common Law Marriage in Georgia~common_law_marriage_georgia.shtml~Common law marriage is a marriage recognized in some states even when there has been no official
Divorce~Cost Issues in Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation~mediation_litigation_divorce.shtml~The right mediator offers essential benefits while keeping costs reasonable and responsible
Divorce~Dating While Divorcing~dating_during_divorce.shtml~"Is it okay if I go out on a date?" asked my client, "John". He had filed for divorce
Divorce~Dirty Divorce Tricks~dirtytricks.shtml~Forget What the Papers Say, I'll Do This or That
Divorce~Divorce And COBRA~divorce_cobra.shtml~If you have been on your spouses' health insurance policy during your marriage, you will most likely not be able
Divorce~Divorce and Computers~computers.shtml~Like it or not we live in the 21st century and that means computers are apart of our everyday life
Divorce~Divorce and Legal Fees~divorcecost.shtml~It is difficult to determine how much a divorce will cost
Divorce~Divorce Presents Many With The Opportunity For Fresh Start~fresh_start_divorce.shtml~Divorce is, quite literally, a termination point. A union of two lives, whether over several years or just a few months
Divorce~Divorce v. Legal Separation: A Colorado Perspective~divorceseparation.shtml~Legal Separation & Being "Legally Separated"- Legal Meanings
Divorce~Divorce: A Brief Explanation of the Process~diovrce_process.shtml~Your divorce could be handled by an Attorney representing you against your spouse
Divorce~Divorcing Couples Can Save A Lot Of Money With Mediation~mediation_divorce_cost.shtml~One of the hardest things about divorce is its cost, not just emotionally and psychologically, but in cold hard cash.
Divorce~Do I Have To Go To Court To Finalize My Divorce In Georgia?~final_divorce_georgia.shtml~It may seem unusual, but each judge in a certain county handles final divorce hearings very differently
Divorce~Do You Absolutely Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce or Custody Case?~needalawyer.shtml~Your interests can always be better represented by an attorney. You already know that.
Divorce~Documents to Keep After Your Divorce is Final~documents_keep_after_divorce.shtml~Once your divorce is final, we recommend that you keep certain documents, especially if you are receiving
Divorce~Filing For A Divorce In Georgia When I Do Not Know Where My Spouse Lives~divorce_ga_cannot_find_spouse.shtml~We have received several calls from women and men in which they want to file for divorce, but they are not sure where their spouse resides.
Divorce~Financial statements and financial disclosure in Massachusetts Divorce~financialdisclosure.shtml~For most people, a divorce is the largest financial transaction of their lives
Divorce~Five Myths about Premarital Agreements~prenupmyths.shtml~Between news coverage, soap operas and family drama, we all have some preconceived notions about premarital agreements
Divorce~Five realities About Prenuptial Agreements-Why Having One May Be a Bad Choice for Your Marriage~five_realities_prenup.shtml~Recently many articles have been appearing on the internet extolling the virtues of entering into a prenuptial or premarital agreement
Divorce~Getting Back Your Former Name After Divorce Can Be Easy~name_change_divorce.shtml~Marriage and divorce, though, present women with some unique name dilemmas
Divorce~Getting Divorced? You Have Options~options.shtml~A Closer Look at Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Law
Divorce~Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey~njgrounds.shtml~In order to file for a divorce in New Jersey, either spouse must have been
Divorce~How a Divorce Lawyer Can Help A Marriage~how_divorce_lawyer_help_marriage.shtml~My divorce practice has been transitioning - from a practice that helps people get divorces, to (at times) a practice that helps people stay married
Divorce~How Do I Fill Out the Required DR-6 Financial Form~ri_dr6_form.shtml~The DR-6 (a-b) "Statement of Assets Liabilities Income Expenses" is a form that all family court parties
Divorce~How Do RI Courts Handle Significant Others and Visitation During Divorce~ri_courts_significant_others_visitation.shtml~You are living with the love of your life (not your spouse). Your children live with you and are happy. All seems fine. What could go wrong?
Divorce~How Do You Divorce Someone That Goes AWOL and Can't Be Found?~divorce_missing_spouse.shtml~What do you do if your spouse just gets up and leaves and cannot be located?
Divorce~How To Be A Good Client~good-client.shtml~Essentially, the best way to save on your legal expenses is to be a good client
Divorce~How to Reduce the Trauma and the Expense of Divorce~reduce_trauma_expense_of_divorce.shtml~Divorce is costly. There is an emotional and psychological toll as well as the energy drain
Divorce~How to Reduce Your Legal Fees~reducefees.shtml~Simply by being organized and remaining actively involved in your case you may significantly reduce your legal fees
Divorce~How to Select Your Divorce and Family Lawyer~selectlawyer.shtml~Get It Right the First Time and Save Yourself a Lot of Grief
Divorce~How To Win - Why Litigation May Not Be The Best Choice~how_to_win.shtml~Most of the work of a lawyer is to help a client achieve his or her goals in the most sensible and effective way, and at the least cost
Divorce~Immigration & Divorce~immigration_divorce.shtml~Each year, more than 400,000 citizens of the United States marry foreign-born persons
Divorce~Interest-Based Negotiations~interestbasednegotiations.shtml~During a divorce, many people become very "position-based", articulating their settlement proposals in terms of labels
Divorce~Irreconcilable Differences  New Jersey's Version of a No-Fault Divorce~nj_irreconcilable_differences.shtml~This new ground for divorce further allows either husband or wife to file a complaint for divorce without any specific reason
Divorce~Loose Lips: Friends and Some Therapists Can Be Forced To Reveal Your Secrets in a Divorce Trial~secret_divorce_trial.shtml~"Joyce" was on the witness stand and clearly uncomfortable. She had been subpoenaed to testify at the divorce of her best friend and was being forced to reveal
Divorce~Maine's Family Law Case Management System~maine-family-law.shtml~You should have an attorney if your case involves child custody issues or alimony, or disputes over business interests
Divorce~Making An Early Settlement Offer Key To Reducing The Timeline & Cost of Divorce~early_settlement_offer_divorce.shtml~In my experience, the typical St. Louis divorce takes about 8 months from the initial filing until final resolution
Divorce~Matrimonial Jurisdiction for Aliens~alienjurisdiction.shtml~The threshold problem confronting aliens desiring to pursue a matrimonial action
Divorce~Mediating A Custody Crisis Can Be Better Than Going Back To Court~mediating_custody_post_divorce.shtml~A common question asked is about the age at which children are given considerable sway by the court in determining
Divorce~Merger vs. Survival of Divorce Agreements in Massachusetts~mergersurvivor.shtml~Separation Agreements either "merge" or "survive" a Judgment of Divorce
Divorce~Negotiation vs Litigation~negotiation_litigation.shtml~The big question is: Do I negotiate or litigate?
Divorce~New Jersey Divorce Procedure~njprocedure.shtml~The filing of a divorce complaint starts the divorce case
Divorce~New Jersey Divorce Related Issues~njrelatedissues.shtml~Alimony, child support, custody, property settlelments
Divorce~New Jersey Post Divorce Issues~njpostissues.shtml~Many people make the mistake that once their divorce is over, that their family court problems are over. This is a very big misconception.
Divorce~Planning For Divorce~planningfordivorce.shtml~Nobody marries with the expectation of failure. Married couples never contemplate that the person they once loved could later seem to be a stranger and perhaps even an enemy.
Divorce~Preparing For Divorce~preparing_for_divorce.shtml~A person considering divorce should be as prepared and informed as possible
Divorce~Rules for Residing With Your Spouse While Getting a Divorce~residing_with_spouse_while_getting_divorce.shtml~This article is directed to those that choose, or a forced by economic circumstance, to reside in the same household
Divorce~Should You Share The Same Home While Getting a Divorce?~living_together_during_divorce.shtml~"Should I move out?" I hear this often from those contemplating divorce. Typically, it's the husband asking
Divorce~Summary of Minnesota Divorce~minnesotadivorce.shtml~This Article is intended to provide only a summary overview of the issues related to divorce
Divorce~Ten Golden Rules For Completing Colorado Divorce~goldenrules.shtml~Based upon our experience as Colorado professional mediators in working with many such couples, we offer our "Ten Golden Rules For Completing Colorado Divorce and Family Law Forms
Divorce~Ten Things You Need To Do If Divorce Is Imminent~tenthings.shtml~Consult an Attorney,  Copy Documents, Inventory Household and Family Possessions
Divorce~The Bee in Your Bonnet Syndrome: You May Not Need to Go Down tht Divorce Chute~bee_bonnet.shtml~My job is to sort through the wreckage of a marriage to help clients find a
Divorce~The Catholic Church's Process For Annulling a Marriage Is Much Like A Civil Trial~divorce_annulment_missouri.shtml~I have always known that the Catholic Church has a process in which a Catholic marriage can be annulled
Divorce~The Dilemma of Health Insurance after Divorce~health_insurance_after_divorce.shtml~The key to understanding the insurance dilemma facing divorced spouses is to look at long term solutions
Divorce~The First Holiday Season After Divorce~holidayseasondivorce.shtml~Regardless if you wanted the divorce or not, the first holiday season after a divorce can be difficult
Divorce~The Successful Divorce~successfuldivorce.shtml~Experience and academic studies have helped us identify the basic elements of a successful divorce
Divorce~Tips For Staying The Course When Divorcing A Controlling Spouse~divorcing_controllling_spouse.shtml~I represented a man divorcing his wife when he gradually began having problems focusing
Divorce~What Happens in a Divorce in Georgia?~divorce_georgia.shtml~While we spend a lot of time in our blog talking about various divorce sub-topics in Georgia, most people coming into our office at the very beginning
Divorce~What Is The Difference Between A Contested And Uncontested Divorce?~contested_uncontested_divorce_georgia.shtml~If you are thinking about filing for divorce and you contact an attorney, one of the first questions they will ask you
Divorce~What to Expect From a Divorce in California~expect_california_divorce.shtml~The following chronology will give you a general idea of how the average California divorce proceeds
Divorce~What's the Difference in RI Between Legal Separation and Divorce?~difference_separation_divorce_ri.shtml~In a divorce there are generally four major categories of things to deal with
Divorce~When Divorce Means Re-entering the Job Market~returning_to_work_after_divorce.shtml~In working with divorcing couples, reemployment of an "at-home" spouse is a recurring theme
Divorce~When should you choose collaborative divorce?~choose-collab.shtml~Essentially in Collaborative Divorce clients choose specially trained collaborative divorce lawyers who are committed to a negotiated settlement
Divorce~When Spouses Live In Different Sates, Winding Up a Marriage Can Be Complicated~divorce_different_state.shtml~Conflicting laws in different states can complicate a divorce.
Divorce~Your first appointment with your divorce lawyer~firstappt.shtml~There is a fair amount of anxiety surrounding that first meeting
Financial~Alimony in a Changing Landscape~alimony_changing_landscape.shtml~The alimony landscape in Massachusetts is changing and causing confusion for divorce mediators, lawyers, and their clients.
Financial~Attorneys Fees in a Georgia Divorce~attorney_fees_georgia_divorce.shtml~You can be awarded attorney's fees in a divorce, but the award of attorney's fees is ultimately decided
Financial~Bankruptcy and Divorce~bankruptcy_and_divorce.shtml~As anyone who has been married knows, financial difficulties put a lot a stress on a marriage
Financial~Child Support and Life Insurance — Supporting Your Children After Death~child_support_life_insurance.shtml~Many couples choose to secure their support obligations through life insurance
Financial~Deductibility of Legal Fees Related to a Divorce~deduct_legal_fees_divorce.shtml~Although generally you cannot deduct legal fees you have incurred in obtaining a divorce, there are several exceptions
Financial~Dividing Debt and Debt Responsibility~debt.shtml~It is a common misconception that a court in a divorce can relieve one party from the financial obligations
Financial~Dividing Unvested Pensions and Stock Options in a Divorce~divpensoptions.shtml~Often parties are faced with difficult issues related to the division of property
Financial~Divorce and Legal Fees~divorcecost.shtml~It is difficult to determine how much a divorce will cost
Financial~Equitable Division of Marital Property in Georgia~equitable_division_divorce_georgia.shtml~In an equitable division state, each party receives an "equitable portion" of the marital estate but that does not necessarily mean that each party is entitled to exactly one-half
Financial~Estate Planning and Divorce~estate_planning_divorce.shtml~Married individuals who are considering divorce should review their estate plans to determine if they remain appropriate in light of the possible divorce
Financial~Estate Planning and Divorce in Massachusetts~estateplanning.shtml~Couples in the midst of divorce should not lose sight of the need for estate planning during
Financial~Family Law and the New Bankruptcy Code~family_law_bankruptcy.shtml~There are several major changes that the new bankruptcy code
Financial~Financial Challenges in Divorce Mediation~financial_challenge_divorce_mediation.shtml~A divorce mediator can make the subject of finances a much easier topic by virtue of providing a non-judging and safe arena to air financial concerns
Financial~Financial statements and financial disclosure in Massachusetts Divorce~financialdisclosure.shtml~For most people, a divorce is the largest financial transaction of their lives
Financial~Gifts and Loans in New Jersey Divorce~nj_divorce_gifts_loans.shtml~No. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 specifically excludes from equitable distribution all gifts received
Financial~Homes - Mortgages - Debt and Divorce~homes.shtml~The Court's order awarded Michael the house and required Michael to pay the
Financial~How is Real Estate Divided?~realestate.shtml~What happens to the house the family lives in
Financial~How to Reduce Your Legal Fees~reducefees.shtml~Simply by being organized and remaining actively involved in your case you may significantly reduce your legal fees
Financial~Inheritances and Divorce in New Jersey~nj_divorce_inheritances.shtml~In most instances inheritances are not subject to equitable distribution in a divorce
Financial~Joint Debts and Divorce~debt_divorce_georgia.shtml~In a divorce, it is common for the parties to have join debt. While there is a lot of focus on dividing up the assets
Financial~Mediation and Financial Security for Families~mediation_financial_security.shtml~Planning for a family's continued financial security is part of every mediated divorce
Financial~New Jersey Equitable Distribution Overview~equitable_distribution.shtml~Equitable Distribution is defined as the fair, but not necessarily equal
Financial~Property and Debt Allocation in Minnesota Divorce~propertyminn.shtml~In Minnesota, all property acquired during the marriage
Financial~Property Divisions and Non-Marital Assets~property.shtml~A division of assets and a determination of each person's responsibility for debts
Financial~Real Estate: Bubble or not? How does it effect our Divorcing clients~realestatebubble.shtml~Even if real estate returns to "normal" how should we be advising our clients
Financial~Should You Share The Same Home While Getting a Divorce?~living_together_during_divorce.shtml~"Should I move out?" I hear this often from those contemplating divorce. Typically, it's the husband asking
Financial~Stock Options  and Divorce in Massachusetts~stock_options_divorce.shtml~Under Massachusetts divorce law, stock options are, generally speaking, treated as  marital property
Financial~Treatment of Disability Pay in Military Divorce~disabilitymilitary.shtml~A proper understanding of the issues surrounding military disability retired pay and VA disability compensation is important in most military divorce cases
Financial~Valuing a Business in Divorce~valuingabusiness.shtml~Often, only one marriage partner is actively involved in the business
Financial~Where There's A Will - Why It's Better to See An Attorney about a Will~where_theres_a_will.shtml~Many individuals ponder over whether to make an appointment to consult an attorney when all they want to do is to have a will and other estate planning documents prepared
Financial~Yours, Mine, and Ours - Strengthening Marriages With Financial Agreements~financial_agreements.shtml~There are essentially financial issues summarized by
Getting Started~Annulments~annulments.shtml~In our modern world, an annulment tends to be more a creature of religion than
Getting Started~Comparison of the Average Cost of Divorce Fees~comparisonfees.shtml~Lots of clients ask how much their case will cost
Getting Started~Divorce v. Legal Separation: A Colorado Perspective~divorceseparation.shtml~Legal Separation & Being "Legally Separated"- Legal Meanings
Getting Started~Do You Absolutely Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce or Custody Case?~needalawyer.shtml~Your interests can always be better represented by an attorney. You already know that.
Getting Started~Filing For A Divorce In Georgia When I Do Not Know Where My Spouse Lives~divorce_ga_cannot_find_spouse.shtml~We have received several calls from women and men in which they want to file for divorce, but they are not sure where their spouse resides.
Getting Started~Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey~njgrounds.shtml~In order to file for a divorce in New Jersey, either spouse must have been
Getting Started~How to Get a Divorce:  Let me Count the Ways~how_to_get_divorce.shtml~When asked about the methods of getting a divorce, I find that most prospective clients think
Getting Started~How to Select Your Divorce and Family Lawyer~selectlawyer.shtml~Get It Right the First Time and Save Yourself a Lot of Grief
Getting Started~Irreconcilable Differences  New Jersey's Version of a No-Fault Divorce~nj_irreconcilable_differences.shtml~This new ground for divorce further allows either husband or wife to file a complaint for divorce without any specific reason
Getting Started~Maine's Family Law Case Management System~maine-family-law.shtml~You should have an attorney if your case involves child custody issues or alimony, or disputes over business interests
Getting Started~New Jersey Divorce Procedure~njprocedure.shtml~The filing of a divorce complaint starts the divorce case
Getting Started~Planning For Divorce~planningfordivorce.shtml~Nobody marries with the expectation of failure. Married couples never contemplate that the person they once loved could later seem to be a stranger and perhaps even an enemy.
Getting Started~Preparing For Divorce~preparing_for_divorce.shtml~A person considering divorce should be as prepared and informed as possible
Getting Started~Ten Things You Need To Do If Divorce Is Imminent~tenthings.shtml~Consult an Attorney,  Copy Documents, Inventory Household and Family Possessions
Getting Started~The Bee in Your Bonnet Syndrome: You May Not Need to Go Down tht Divorce Chute~bee_bonnet.shtml~My job is to sort through the wreckage of a marriage to help clients find a
Getting Started~What Happens in a Divorce in Georgia?~divorce_georgia.shtml~While we spend a lot of time in our blog talking about various divorce sub-topics in Georgia, most people coming into our office at the very beginning
Getting Started~What Is The Difference Between A Contested And Uncontested Divorce?~contested_uncontested_divorce_georgia.shtml~If you are thinking about filing for divorce and you contact an attorney, one of the first questions they will ask you
Getting Started~What to Expect From a Divorce in California~expect_california_divorce.shtml~The following chronology will give you a general idea of how the average California divorce proceeds
Getting Started~Your first appointment with your divorce lawyer~firstappt.shtml~There is a fair amount of anxiety surrounding that first meeting
Mediation~A Hotly Contested Divorce Chills Out With Divorce Mediation~contested_divorce_mediation.shtml~The key question, of course, is how would it ever be possible for a couple who had been embroiled for three years in an adversarial system
Mediation~Alimony in a Changing Landscape~alimony_changing_landscape.shtml~The alimony landscape in Massachusetts is changing and causing confusion for divorce mediators, lawyers, and their clients.
Mediation~Alimony In Massachusetts- Is It Predictable?~alimony_massachusetts.shtml~Alimony is an emotionally charged word and concept
Mediation~Benefits of Divorce Mediation~benfits_of_divorce_mediation.shtml~While the concept of mediation may seem relatively new
Mediation~Can You Have a Mediated Divorce If  You Are Angry At Your Spouse?~angryatyourspouse.shtml~Anger is a normal feeling to have during a divorce. In fact
Mediation~Changing the Language of Divorce through Mediation~changing_language_divorce_mediation.shtml~You've most likely seen an article or two on the importance of remembering your parental role during divorce and/or mediation proceedings
Mediation~Child Support - Why Don't People Pay~child_support_why_not_pay.shtml~One of the goals of a good mediator is to make sure the final child support amount is decided up and agreed to by both parents.
Mediation~Collaborative Law: A Safe Container of Mediation and Advocacy~collaborative_law_mediation_advocacy.shtml~Now with collaborative practice growing in the U.S
Mediation~Colorado's New Professional Mediator Status~coloradomediator.shtml~Colorado CCMO "Guidelines-Qualified" and "Professional" Mediators
Mediation~Co-Parenting After a Divorce-Tips from a Mediator~coparenting_after_divorce.shtml~Co-parenting starts the day the decision is made to divorce has been made
Mediation~Cost Issues in Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation~mediation_litigation_divorce.shtml~The right mediator offers essential benefits while keeping costs reasonable and responsible
Mediation~Divorce - Is A Peaceful One Possible?~peaceful_divorce_mediation.shtml~Why does one word cause so much hatred, pain, loss of control
Mediation~Divorce - It Can Bring Out the Worst in People~divorce_brings_out_worst.shtml~There is no way to eliminate the dramatic and complex emotions associated with a divorce
Mediation~Divorce - The Fork In The Road:  Which Way You Travel Is Important~fork_in_road.shtml~Whenever we meet bumps in the road there is usually more than one path to choose. Many couples choose mediation
Mediation~Divorce Mediation - A Primer~divorce_mediation_primer.shtml~Briefly describe the philosophy and procedures involved with divorce mediation
Mediation~Divorce Mediation:  Cost Saving Process~divorce_mediation_savings.shtml~Today, cost-conscientious clients view mediation as a means to proceed with divorce
Mediation~Divorcing Couples Can Save A Lot Of Money With Mediation~mediation_divorce_cost.shtml~One of the hardest things about divorce is its cost, not just emotionally and psychologically, but in cold hard cash.
Mediation~Estate Planning and Divorce~estate_planning_divorce.shtml~Married individuals who are considering divorce should review their estate plans to determine if they remain appropriate in light of the possible divorce
Mediation~Financial Challenges in Divorce Mediation~financial_challenge_divorce_mediation.shtml~A divorce mediator can make the subject of finances a much easier topic by virtue of providing a non-judging and safe arena to air financial concerns
Mediation~Getting Divorced? You Have Options~options.shtml~A Closer Look at Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Law
Mediation~Government Involvement or Divorce Mediation? You Decide~government_involvement_divorce_mediation.shtml~The message we seem to be getting from Washington is that government can be a part of the solution, not the problem
Mediation~How It Really Works~howitreallyworks.shtml~It's natural to entertain a healthy skepticism regarding any newer and non-traditional divorce process.
Mediation~How To Choose A Divorce Mediator~choose_divorce_mediator.shtml~You want to avoid making bad decisions that will live to haunt you.  Your spouse thinks mediation is worth considering
Mediation~How To Win - Why Litigation May Not Be The Best Choice~how_to_win.shtml~Most of the work of a lawyer is to help a client achieve his or her goals in the most sensible and effective way, and at the least cost
Mediation~Interest-Based Negotiations~interestbasednegotiations.shtml~During a divorce, many people become very "position-based", articulating their settlement proposals in terms of labels
Mediation~Is Mediation Right For You?~ismediationright.shtml~Individuals considering mediation frequently want to know whether or not they are appropriate mediation candidates
Mediation~Keeping it Confidential:  Mediation and Privacy~confidential_divorce_mediaton.shtml~A mediator, by virtue of their professional relationship with a couple is bound by strict confidentiality
Mediation~Keeping It Real: Mediation's Power in Spousal Maintenance Cases~keepingitreal.shtml~Family and Divorce Mediation's Underestimated Power in Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Planning
Mediation~Mediating A Child Removal Case~childremoval.shtml~Among the most wrenching of all post-divorce family disputes is the conflict that arises when one parent feels compelled to move out of state with the children;
Mediation~Mediating A Custody Crisis Can Be Better Than Going Back To Court~mediating_custody_post_divorce.shtml~A common question asked is about the age at which children are given considerable sway by the court in determining
Mediation~Mediating a Divorce Sometimes Leads To Saving a Marriage~mediation_saving_marriage.shtml~Occasionally mediation has worked so well that instead of ending their marriages, the couples involved recommitted
Mediation~Mediating A Livable Divorce Agreement~mediating_livable_divorce_agreement.shtml~During your divorce mediation, the ultimate goal is to obtain a written agreement that spells out all the aspects of your divorce
Mediation~Mediation / Arbitration~mediation-arbitration.shtml~There are many so-called "alternate dispute resolution" mechanisms available in Maine
Mediation~Mediation and Financial Security for Families~mediation_financial_security.shtml~Planning for a family's continued financial security is part of every mediated divorce
Mediation~Mediation Can Help Reduce Arguments for Couples Forced to Live Together~mediation_couples_live_together.shtml~We have been hearing a lot of stories lately about people who can't afford to get a divorce and are forced to live together
Mediation~Mediation Can Help You Deal With The Causes Of Divorce~mediation_emotional_loss_divorce.shtml~Mediation, by nature and definition, bridges the emotional gulf that can exist between couples
Mediation~Mediation in Minnesota~mediationminn.shtml~Some form of Alternative Dispute Resolution is now a mandatory requirement in any divorce proceeding in Minnesota
Mediation~Mediation to Stay Married-A Technique with Promise~mediation_stay_married.shtml~Learn to Make Your Marriage Work
Mediation~Mediation: An Alternative To The Ugly Divorce~uglydivorce.shtml~You may be wondering what kind of process can help smooth out the bumpy path to divorce: It is mediation
Mediation~Mediation: Resolve Disputes Without Adversity~mediation_resolve_disputes.shtml~For centuries, Mediation has been an honorable approach to solving disputes.
Mediation~Mediator Neutrality -- How is it possible?~neutrality.shtml~How could a mediator be neutral about your situation when you are getting divorced? Surely one of you is right and the other is wrong
Mediation~New Jersey Divorce - Custody Mediation~nj_custody_mediation.shtml~NJ divorce & custody mediaton is a process in which a trained mediator helps a couple to make family law related decisions such as child custody, support, alimony
Mediation~Post Divorce Mediation Tasks Can Make All the Difference~post_divorce_mediation_tasks.shtml~There are often things a divorcing couple must take care after divorce mediation. Often these items are a nuisance and the last thing you want to do
Mediation~Taking the Drama out of Divorce Through Mediation~difussing_crisis_mediation.shtml~If your divorce is highly charged with open anger and conflict you may want to go the mediation route because mediators are professionals at diffusing crisis
Mediation~Ten Golden Rules For Completing Colorado Divorce~goldenrules.shtml~Based upon our experience as Colorado professional mediators in working with many such couples, we offer our "Ten Golden Rules For Completing Colorado Divorce and Family Law Forms
Mediation~Ten Secrets of Reviewing Counsel for Clients in Mediation~ten_secrets_reviewing_counsel.shtml~Being a reviewing lawyer for a party in a mediation requires many skills. Surprisingly, only one of them is a knowledge of the law
Mediation~The Dilemma of Health Insurance after Divorce~health_insurance_after_divorce.shtml~The key to understanding the insurance dilemma facing divorced spouses is to look at long term solutions
Mediation~The Division of Assets and Debts During a Divorce~division_assets_debts_divorce.shtml~Divorce mediation offers a unique perspective on the dissolution of a marriage and the division of marital assets.
Mediation~The Truth About Divorce Mediation v. Litigation~truth.shtml~The reality of a divorce court trial is that most litigants walk out of the courtroom feeling as if they have just been run over by a truck
Mediation~What is a Mediation Strategist?~strategist.shtml~For those individuals who want to mediate, but whose spouse refuses to participate in the process, there is an innovative solution - a mediation strategist
Mediation~What is Mediation and how can it help you during your divorce?~mediation_helpful.shtml~Divorce Mediation is a non-adversarial and cost effective alternative to dispute resolution
Miscellaneous~Bugging and Tape Recording Conversations in Arizona: Is it Legal?~bugging.shtml~Lawyers often receive inquiries about the legalities of recording phone
Miscellaneous~Can I Sue My Spouse?~suingyourspouse.shtml~The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled that a man could sue his wife
Miscellaneous~Dealing with Conflict~dealingwithconflict.shtml~Conflict before, during and after a divorce is inevitable
Miscellaneous~Domestic Abuse~domesticabuse.shtml~Domestic Abuse is a serious issue. Under Minnesota Statutes,
Miscellaneous~Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection in Minnesota~orderforprotection.shtml~Domestic abuse is defined as any of the following committed against a family or household member
Miscellaneous~Family Anti-Terrorism - A New Weapon in Domestic Violence Law~familyantiterror.shtml~New York State Legislature enacted The Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act
Miscellaneous~How to Tell if your Spouse is Cheating?~cheatingspouse.shtml~Cheating spouses provide much of the work and income of most
Miscellaneous~New Jersey Domestic Violence~njdomviolence.shtml~In 1982, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, codified at N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17,
Miscellaneous~New Jersey Premarital and Cohabitation Agreements~njpremarital.shtml~The parties to a premarital agreement may negotiate about the following
Miscellaneous~Paternity in Minnesota~paternityminn.shtml~The days of factual disputes over paternity are long gone
Miscellaneous~Premarital Agreement Issues Checklist~prenupchecklist.shtml~There are many details to think about when you're planning your wedding
Miscellaneous~The Art of the Prenup -- Use Sparingly~art_of_prenup.shtml~Prenuptial agreements are not lollypops.  They are extremely serious agreements
Miscellaneous~Tips For Testifying in Court~testifying.shtml~Here are some very practical tips for testifying in court
Miscellaneous~Why Do Married People Have Affairs?~affairs.shtml~Rarely does a working day go by without a client mentioning an affair