Tag Archives: legal separation
On separation and annulment, Part 1
Many people have heard numerous different terms for married couples that go their separate ways — in fact, that’s one right there. More to the point though, the terms “separation,” “annulment,” and “divorced” are often all mixed together. Some people may think that all these terms mean the same thing. To the contrary, these… Read More »
Divorced couple tries to undo their divorce, fails
Continuing our legal separation theme from last week, today we have a story about a once-married, now-divorced couple in New Hampshire that was trying to undo their divorce. The couple was married in 1989, and for 24 years they stayed that way. But in 2014, they decided it was time to call it quits…. Read More »
How legal separation can help you decide on a divorce
In our last post, we talked about a report that showed the 25 cities in the United States where divorce had seen the largest increase since 1970. You can refer to that post by clicking here. While we don’t want to rehash what we talked about in that post, there is an important point… Read More »
What it means to be legally separated
As many people know, a couple can be separated before they actually become divorced. But even though people may know that these are two different things, they may not be aware of what it actually means to be separated. So what is the difference between being separated and being divorced? Being separated doesn’t mean… Read More »
By using the internet, do you raise the risk of divorce?
The theory goes something like this: those of us who use the internet are exposed to things that cause some to stray from their marriages. With a click of a mouse, people can find things such as social media sites where they can find former lovers, not to mention an abundance of pornography and… Read More »
Why get a legal separation instead of a divorce?
When a marriage is faltering, spouses discover that they have a variety of options at their disposal. Many will try counseling to try to mend their differences, while others will experiment with trial separation. Still other couples come to the realization that their marriage cannot be repaired and opt for a divorce. Another option… Read More »
Research: talking through divorce helps
Everyone has had their heart broken. We all share that experience, but we have different ways of dealing with the pain. Some of us retreat into quietness and want time to be alone and reflect on what went wrong and why. Others deal with the end of a relationship by talking to friends and… Read More »
The differences between legal separation and divorce
Legal separation and divorce have distinct meanings in Nevada. Some people choose to legally separate instead of divorcing due to several reasons. People may have religious beliefs that prohibit them from divorcing, while others may wish to separate with the idea they may, through work, be able to eventually reconcile and continue their marital… Read More »
Understanding the role and procedure of separation agreements
Nevada couples who are seeking a divorce may be interested in learning more about separation agreements. These agreements can be very helpful in getting the couple’s understanding of many issues in writing before moving forward with the divorce. When a couple is thinking about divorcing and seeking a legal separation, they may sign an… Read More »
The relationship between Facebook use and divorce rates
In a prior post, we warned our readers about the problems that social media can create (and make worse) during a divorce or child custody proceedings. While we want to remind our readers of the issues that can come about, we have also found that there is new scientific information suggesting that social media… Read More »