How Do I File For Divorce?
Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”). Many states have the necessary forms available …
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What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse. Just as getting married is a …
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What to Bring to Your Divorce Consultation
A divorce is a life changing event. Sometimes a divorce is amicable and sometimes it is contested. Either way, it is wise to hire an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who you trust to look out for your interests in the divorce settlement. Your first meeting with an attorney is called a consultation. It is usually through this consultation meeting and reference …
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Till Divorce Do Us Part: Prenuptial Agreements
One third to one half of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Many couples who divorce had the intention of staying together for their entire lifetimes and then the circumstances changed and instead of parting at death, the couple parted ways in divorce. Since divorce is such a common way to end a marriage in the United States, couples who are engaged to be married should …
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