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After divorce, man uses dog and artistic spirit to recover
Even though divorce inherently has a negative tone and can bring people down quite easily, the following divorce story has an uplifting message — and it also includes an important divorce topic. This story is about a man named Rafael Mantesso, whose wife divorced him on his 30th birthday. In the divorce, he lost… Read More »
Protecting assets isn’t the only thing a prenup accomplishes
Some people assume that a prenuptial agreement is really only meant for people who have accumulated a lot of wealth. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While prenups certainly can protect many financial areas of a marriage (and a divorce), it can still help and protect spouses in other ways. Wealth isn’t… Read More »
When you divorce, address the process fairly and seriously
Divorce is not to be taken lightly, and any spouse that is considering such a decision needs to be prepared for what comes after. Doing research is essential so that you know the basics of the topics at hand, such as child custody and support, alimony, prenuptial agreements and property division. Doing research is… Read More »
Your actions after divorce are very important
Inherent to the divorce equation is a bit of heartbreak and a bit of anger. No one will walk away from a completed divorce without a slight feeling of discomfort and resentment, and that’s perfectly natural. You may overwhelmingly happy at the same time, too — but that small bit of resentment will be… Read More »
Pet custody: your pet is property unless you do something
Having a pet can be a very rewarding experience for the owners. They learn responsibility, and they learn to love an animal as a family member. But think about a pet in the context of a divorce. If you and your spouse file for divorce, who would get your pet? How is the pet… Read More »
What to (legally) expect from an upcoming divorce
As with any legal action, there is a process to getting a divorce. It isn’t as simple as saying “I want a divorce” and then your spouse agrees and, soon after, your life moves on. There are many steps along the way, and each will take its necessary amount of time. This also isn’t… Read More »
On separation and annulment, Part 2
In our last post, we talked about separation, annulment and divorce. Today we’re going to get into a little more detail on these topics, with a more specific look at separation and the various types of separation that are possible. A “trial separation” is a common step for many married couples who are going… Read More »
Divorce is the end, and also the beginning
There are two ways you can look at a divorce. On the one hand, you can look at it as “the end.” It is, in a very literal way, the end of a marriage. After a divorce is complete, your relationship with your ex-spouse is formally and legally terminated. But on the other hand,… Read More »
How is spousal support determined?
Let’s say that you and your husband or wife have decided to file for divorce. Your marriage is untenable, and it is time for the two of you legally end your union. One of the issues that could come up in your divorce is the matter of spousal support, sometimes referred to as “alimony.”… Read More »
Study shows contrast in marriage, divorce actions over the years
An interesting study of divorce, marriage and how the two institutions compare across generations reveals a stark contrast in how we view marriage and divorce today. The study looked at people across all ages, and looked at when they were divorced and how long couples remained married. The specific pieces of data that are… Read More »