Divorce Legal Guides (345 found)

Written by Douglas L. Kaune
Many clients are concerned that they will leave an inheritance to a child only to have the inherited assets lost in whole or in part to divorce. We work closely with clients so that they can help insure that the inheritance they leave for their children will be protected.
Posted 2 months ago in Estate Planning.

Written by Neil M Kerstein
A divorce is started in court by the filing of a document called a Complaint. The attorneys in our office will spend some time with you discussing what grounds for divorce will be listed on the Complaint. The most commonly used grounds for divorce are irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Andrew Michael Korduba
Terminating your marriage is a difficult and time-consuming process. Most of us need a lawyer to help with the details. Who gets what stuff? What about the children, custody, support, visitation issues? Am I entitled to alimony payments? If so, how much for how long? Ask a lawyer. You NEED help NOW
Posted 4 months ago in Family. Jurisdiction: Ohio

Written by Avvo Staff
A divorce settlement is the final legal agreement between the husband and wife that documents the terms and conditions of the divorce.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
When a divorce is finalized both parties are legally bound by all decisions, whether agreed to between the divorcing parties, through mediation, or in court.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Avvo Staff
The grounds for divorce are Washington State’s legal reasons for which a marriage can be dissolved.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
Divorce mediation is a process in which a mediator acts as an impartial third party to facilitate a settlement agreement between a husband and a wife.
Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Collaborative divorce is often simpler, quicker to achieve, cheaper, and less acrimonious than a traditional divorce trial.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
A military divorce is a divorce between a member of the armed services and his or her spouse, subject to specific rules and regulations.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Since most states lean toward granting no-fault divorce, proving adultery in court has become rather dated. There are a few cases where proving adultery may be an advantage in a divorce case, such as when a non-adultery clause in a prenuptial agreement is involved.
Posted 4 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Divorce is a legal process that ends a couple's marriage. Laws differ from state to state regarding (1) grounds (reason) for divorce, (2) residency requirements, (3) the division of community (or joint) property.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Marshall William Waller
This is an overview of the some of the considerations surrounding hiring an attorney for your divorce.
9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by David A Baram
1. Assemble all financial records; 2. Evaluate needs of children (emotional, educational); 3. Create a budget to determine obligations, debt and assets; 4. Consider possibility of mediation or collaborative divorce; 5. Interview attorneys for expertise and personality.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Connecticut

Written by Jennifer Ronae Lewis Kannegieter
Divorce can be difficult, but you don’t need to be unprepared. Being prepared can help you handle the emotions, understand the legal process, and get through the divorce as stress-free as possible.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Brian Burkett
Below is some useful information, which I think you will find helpful:
Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Raiford D. Palmer
This Guide describes quick but vital steps needed to protect your finances in divorce.
8 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Diane Lynn Paull
The following list contains a brief description of the financial information required in a divorce filing in Florida. This information is disclosed in a Certificate of Compliance and is often referred to as mandatory financial compliance.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Melissa Dawn Sosa
If you believe that your spouse may be contemplating a divorce, it is important for you to set aside as much money as possible in a separate account or location, so as not to end up like many clients whom I have counseled whose spouses filed for divorce just after emptying the family bank account.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Elisabeth Celeste Crampton
More than half the people we know are divorced or very unhappily married... and yet, it’s so much more difficult to get divorced than married.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Belinda Rachman
An experienced family law attorney who thinks the last thing divorcing couples need is to pour gasoline on the fire by hiring their own attorneys explains how to have a peaceful divorce.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: California