If you are currently going through a divorce and are unable to agree on division of property, the court will decide for you. The process of determining equitable distribution is a three-step one that most courts use in divorce cases. To begin, the court will identify which property is deemed marital and which is separate. In general, separate property is…
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 process of property division, which is also known as equitable distribution , involves the fair and equitable division of the marital property based on many factors about the marriage,…
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 collaborative divorce, the spouses involved in the divorce work together to settle the issues of the divorce in order to save time, money and stress throughout the 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 terms. In other countries outside of the United States, the cost of divorce in certain towns can actually be astronomical.In Romania, officials in a town of about 8,000 people recently enacted…
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 together it will be important that you attempt to work with your spouse in order to resolve the issues that you will face,…
In general there are two different types of divorces that may occur when two spouses decide to end their marriage. If the divorce is amicable and the spouses are able to cooperate with each other regarding the terms of their divorce they may utilize mediation, collaborative divorce or other forms of uncontested divorce .An uncontested divorce is agreed upon by…
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 isn’t working in their relationship instead of what is. AVVO.com has research that shows a forty percent increase in requests for divorce attorneys in February. Social scientists believe…
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 some common “tricks” that people attempt but rarely get away with: 1. Hiding money. In a contested divorce, money is likely to be…
Many people say that the first year after a divorce is the hardest. In order to make this time a little bit easier, here is some advice for what to do after a divorce. 1. Enjoy your time alone. No matter how content or unhappy married couples are, almost everyone craves more alone time and relishes it when they have…
Despite the recent slew of celebrity breakups that seem to revolve around cheating, for most Americans, the secrets kept in a marriage are not about affairs, but instead about money. Spending habits are a touchy subject among people who live together. Each partner generally has strong ideas about how the money should be spent, and often those ideas are conflicting.…