Divorce

You might not feel like telling many people about your pending divorce. In general, divorce can be a difficult topic, and most people prefer not to enter into discussions about their situation with many people at once. One set of people who typically do need to know...

If your spouse files for divorce this year, they will submit the paperwork to the court and you will be served a copy of the divorce petition. You are expected to review, sign and submit your response to the court. After that, the court sets up your initial hearings....

Divorce is already a difficult transition, but when children are involved, the process requires even more care. Decisions about where children will live, how time will be shared and how major choices will be made all affect a child’s sense of stability. Parents who...

You want to get divorced, but you have a significant problem: Your spouse is not responding to the divorce papers. Perhaps they are refusing to cooperate on purpose. They do not want to get divorced, and they think that if they just ignore the paperwork, the whole...

A prenuptial agreement can help couples set clear expectations before marriage. However, not every prenup stands up in court. Certain mistakes or conditions can make a prenup unenforceable. Here are some common reasons a prenup might be considered invalid. When it...

Prenuptial agreements often get a bad reputation. Many people think they are only used in a negative context when a couple expects to divorce. In reality, a prenup can support a strong, healthy marriage by encouraging trust and open communication. Before signing a...

In the past, couples often had to prove that there was a valid reason to get divorced. Many couples would split up after claims of adultery, for instance. If they could show that their spouse was unfaithful to the relationship, then the court would grant the divorce....

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order is integral to the division of retirement assets during a divorce. Without a QDRO, dividing retirement benefits such as 401(k) plans, pensions or other retirement accounts can become overly difficult. Most importantly, not having a...

Marriage requires dedication. Experiencing ups and downs is part of the journey. Sometimes, disagreements even strengthen the bond between two individuals. However, there are instances when marital issues become too great to overcome. Despite best efforts, these...