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Alienation of Affection - Click here to view all posts
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  • Taking Legal Action for Alienation of Affection
    It is difficult enough when you learn that your spouse has cheated on you and divorce seems inevitable. In some states, however, the injured party can seek legal action against the cheating spouse, ...
  • Country-Pop Singer Shania Twain Is Engaged
    Shania Twain, who has stayed out of the spotlight in the past few years but who is still known as a country-pop legend, has gotten engaged at the age of 45. Twain was previously married to her ...
  • Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce from Husband
    Pop singer Christina Aguilera has announced that she has filed for divorce from her husband of 5 years, Jordan Bratman. Aguilera cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorce, although ...
Alimony - Click here to view all posts
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  • Terms of Cesar Milan's Divorce Made Public
    News sources have reported that Cesar Milan's divorce has been finalized. Milan, known as the Dog Whisperer , recently went through the divorce process in California and documents related to the ...
  • 39% Increase in Cohabitation Agreements Over Past 5 Years
    Did you know that there is a type of prenuptial agreement for couples that are unmarried? It is called a cohabitation agreement and it is growing in popularity. These types of agreements are popular ...
  • What is Lump Sum Alimony?
    Before you sign a divorce settlement agreement, it is important to understand divorce, property division , and alimony laws in your state. By understanding the laws and speaking with a Raleigh family ...
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Click here to view all posts
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Annulment - Click here to view all posts
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  • Qualifying for an Annulment
    Are you curious about whether you qualify for an annulment? While each state has its own laws regarding annulment, they are based on some of the same principles. Unlike a religious annulment which ...
  • Eligibility for Annulment
    If you have been married a short amount of time and find that your marriage is not working, you may be considering an annulment opposed to a divorce . Before you make a final decision, you should ...
Celebrity News - Click here to view all posts
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  • Actor Divorces Wife of Thirty Years
    Another Hollywood couple has called it quits after decades of marriage. According to numerous news outlets, a famous actor has finalized his divorce from his wife of thirty years. As per both ...
  • Celebrity confliction over divorce
    Maria Shriver has reportedly been contemplating divorce from her husband Arnold Schwarzenegger for the past few years since 2009. As a both high-profile and high net-worth couple, a divorce between ...
  • Actress Marries, 4 Years Since Divorce
    Just two days ago actress/film producer Reese Witherspoon celebrated her marriage with now-husband Jim Toth, a head motion picture talent agent at an entertainment and sports agency in Los Angeles. ...
Child Custody - Click here to view all posts
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Child Support - Click here to view all posts
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Collaborative Divorce - Click here to view all posts
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  • Going Through a Collaborative Divorce
    Although divorce is never easy, it doesn't have to be as difficult as the media makes it out to be. Rather than go through a litigated divorce, you can make your life a little easier by ...
Contested Divorce - Click here to view all posts
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  • Uncontested Divorce Can Save You Time and Money
    Although there are always hurt feelings in a divorce , it is better to ask for an uncontested divorce , when possible, if you are looking to terminate your marriage quickly. Rather than arguing over ...
Divorce - Click here to view all posts
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  • Can You Stay on Your Ex's Health Insurance After Divorce?
    When people are about to go through a divorce , they have a plethora of questions on their minds. These questions may include: How long will the process take? Who will get custody of the kids? How ...
  • Considering Mediation to Solve Divorce Conflicts
    More and more people are turning to divorce mediation in lieu of spending months or even years arguing to get family law matters resolved. This option can not only lead to a faster divorce settlement ...
  • Supreme Court Overturns Prenuptial Agreement
    In most cases, a prenuptial agreement is very hard to dispute during a divorce . In the case of one Nebraska couple, however, the state's Supreme Court has ruled on behalf of the wife. The ...
Divorce Mediation - Click here to view all posts
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  • Considering Mediation to Solve Divorce Conflicts
    More and more people are turning to divorce mediation in lieu of spending months or even years arguing to get family law matters resolved. This option can not only lead to a faster divorce settlement ...
  • Post-Divorce Mediation Becoming More Popular
    As more and more couples are relying on mediation to through their divorces, some are also using post-divorce mediation to make the transition easier. Rather than relying on each other to speak to one ...
  • Avoid Conflict with Divorce Mediation
    You may have heard that divorce is a difficult process that leads to even more anger and heartbreak. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Instead of fighting with your spouse through lawyers, ...
Divorce Studies - Click here to view all posts
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  • High Costs of Divorce
    Divorce can sometimes be an expensive process, especially when involved in a contested divorce where both spouses are fighting each other over property distribution , child custody or other divorce ...
  • Divorce Filings Increase 40% Near Valentine's Day
    Valentine's Day is intended to be a holiday in which couples celebrate their love for each other. Studies are showing, however, that this holiday actually focuses many couples to think about what ...
  • 3 Things That Don't Work in Divorce Court
    When two people are unable to divorce amicably and the case has to be taken to court, there are many different mistakes that people make, thinking they can fool the judge is chief among them. Here are ...
Domestic Violence - Click here to view all posts
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Family Law - Click here to view all posts
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  • Can You Stay on Your Ex's Health Insurance After Divorce?
    When people are about to go through a divorce , they have a plethora of questions on their minds. These questions may include: How long will the process take? Who will get custody of the kids? How ...
  • Supreme Court Overturns Prenuptial Agreement
    In most cases, a prenuptial agreement is very hard to dispute during a divorce . In the case of one Nebraska couple, however, the state's Supreme Court has ruled on behalf of the wife. The ...
  • Terms of Cesar Milan's Divorce Made Public
    News sources have reported that Cesar Milan's divorce has been finalized. Milan, known as the Dog Whisperer , recently went through the divorce process in California and documents related to the ...
Fathers' Rights - Click here to view all posts
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  • Child Custody: Mothers and Fathers Have Equal Rights
    Does it seem that most courts are apt to give child custody to mothers over fathers? While this has been true in the past, the paradigm is slowly shifting due to fathers' rights . Over the past ...
  • The Importance of Fathers' Rights
    While there are some men who get women pregnant, only to disappear forever, there are those who want to be an active part in their children's lives. However, it is not always easy to obtain the ...
  • Tips for Divorcing Dads
    Are you a father that is currently in the middle of a divorce in North Carolina? If so, there are two important things to do during this difficult time. First things first, hire a Raleigh family law ...
Grandparents' Rights - Click here to view all posts
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  • Laws Regarding Visitation
    Did you know that as a grandparent, you can ask for visitation rights? Depending on what state you reside in and your relationship with the child, it is possible to petition the court to demand ...
  • Missing 7 Year Old Twins Returned Home
    Alyssa Ann Allen and Alex James Allen, two 7 year old twins, were missing for over a week after a visit with their father, Alvin Allen. The kids' grandmother, Judy Boggs, currently has temporary child ...
Local News - Click here to view all posts
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  • NC Mom Arrested, Jailed for Child's Truancy
    42 year old Elizabeth Marie McKeithan is spending 15 days in jail because her child missed school. This is not a simple case of a child pretending to be ill in order to get out of class. It is a ...
Marriage - Click here to view all posts
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  • Getting a Prenuptial Agreement as an Older Couple
    While many couples don't even think about signing a prenuptial agreement , this type of document is recommended for couples that marry during their later years. When you decide to get married ...
  • About Equitable Distribution and Property Division
    In almost every divorce there are usually varying amounts of assets, properties, and belongings that are acquired during the course of the marriage, and must be divided between the spouses. This ...
  • Actress Marries, 4 Years Since Divorce
    Just two days ago actress/film producer Reese Witherspoon celebrated her marriage with now-husband Jim Toth, a head motion picture talent agent at an entertainment and sports agency in Los Angeles. ...
Palimony - Click here to view all posts
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  • What is Palimony?
    When a husband and wife divorce , one party may ask the other for alimony or spousal support for a certain period of time. In some states, couples that have lived together but were not married can ...
Parental Alienation - Click here to view all posts
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  • What is Parental Alienation?
    Are you in the process of divorce ? Have you been fighting recently with your spouse? If so, you need to be careful to avoid something called parental alienation. Sure, every divorce is bound to bring ...
Paternity - Click here to view all posts
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  • Paternity Actions to Establish Father Relationships
    There are times when establishing paternity is a struggle. In these cases, either parent can petition the court to have a DNA test conducted in order to confirm or deny paternity. This is done by ...
  • Getting Paternity Testing
    A paternity test can be ordered by either party in a relationship, but it is often used by women to obtain child support while raising their children. In every state, welfare offices can also petition ...
Postnuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts
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  • "Divorce Insurance" Increasing in Popularity
    The recent recession has brought money to the forefront of many subjects in which it was previously less of an issue. One place in which concerns about money have become more prevalent is marriage, ...
Prenuptial Agreement - Click here to view all posts
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Same Sex Couples - Click here to view all posts
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Separation - Click here to view all posts
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  • Creating a Separation Agreement
    Are you considering getting a separation ? If so, you may need to get a separation agreement drafted up by a legal professional. Although a separation agreement does not mean you will definitely get a ...
  • What is a contested divorce?
    The end of a marriage generally results in two distinct types of divorce : either a collaborative divorce , which is also known as an uncontested divorce , or a contested divorce. In an uncontested or ...
  • Tips to Ease the Divorce Process
    If you have come to realize that you and your spouse may soon be involved in a divorce there are certain steps you can take to prepare for the process. Whether you are separated or still living ...
Separation Agreements - Click here to view all posts
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  • Separation Agreement as Alternative to Divorce
    Are you contemplating divorce , but aren't sure that you actually want to file just yet? If so, you may want to consider signing a separation agreement first. This is a legally binding document ...
  • Creating a Separation Agreement
    Are you considering getting a separation ? If so, you may need to get a separation agreement drafted up by a legal professional. Although a separation agreement does not mean you will definitely get a ...
Uncontested Divorce - Click here to view all posts
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  • Uncontested Divorce Can Save You Time and Money
    Although there are always hurt feelings in a divorce , it is better to ask for an uncontested divorce , when possible, if you are looking to terminate your marriage quickly. Rather than arguing over ...
Visitation Rights - Click here to view all posts
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  • Laws Regarding Visitation
    Did you know that as a grandparent, you can ask for visitation rights? Depending on what state you reside in and your relationship with the child, it is possible to petition the court to demand ...
  • Do You Continue Family Dinners After Divorce?
    As divorce becomes more prevalent in our society, people are finding new ways to cope and new ways to define their families. It is no longer considered odd to be good friends with your ex, and some ...
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