Divorce Legal Guides (345 found)

Written by Jennifer Anne Isensee
Besides behaving as your best self during this time of emotional turmoil, you need to gather the information together that your lawyer will want to see and establish a cooperative relationship with an attorney you trust.
26 of 26 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Jacqueline Harounian
It is Possible to Save Money in New York Divorce Court, even though New York State may be the most expensive place on the planet to get divorced.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Johnathan Tracy Ball
Texas is a no fault, community property state. Texas courts prefer spouses work out child custody arrangements and division of the property amongst themselves. However, Texas courts have the authority to decide custody and divide community property when the parties cannot agree.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This guide will help you understand the process by which one spouse could obtain a divorce from their partner if the partner is missing or have abandoned the home and marriage.
5 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This is just a short list of financial do's and don't's after getting a divorce.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Todd J. Zimmer
It is a sad statistic that well over half of all marriages in the United States today will end in divorce. It is equally disturbing that so little information is known by the general public about this crucial area of law. The following is a guide covering crucial topics on New York divorce law.
Posted 11 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
Here is a way to get an attorney's malpractice carrier to pay for a litigant's case and help relieve the debt load on the other litigant.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by John H Barrett
This Guide explains the divorce process in Colorado. It offers a quick overview, explains the legal requirements for a divorce and how long it takes. There is a list of the issues to be resolved in a typical divorce and the procedural steps required.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by Patricia Ketch Buonodono
As hard as going through a divorce is on you and your spouse, it is much harder on your children. There are a number of things you can do to protect your children from the emotional upheaval that often accompanies a divorce, even if you and your spouse are still really angry at each other.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Alaska

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
In Texas, the law allows people to take care of their own representation, this is called Pro Se representation. Although we do not recommend it, we endorse it for uncontested divorces in Texas, specially when no children or property are at issue.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Kevin Lee Linder
A divorce or separation can be one of the most stressful and difficult times for an individual and their family. One of the hardest things individuals have to deal with is the unknown (i.e. amount of child support, division of property and debt, and what is “in the best interest of the children.”
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Brooke M Deratany Goldfarb
With so much to argue about, how can a divorcing couple possibly be expected to resolve their differences amicably? The answer is simple: Go ahead and have an argument. Just make it a good one.
Posted 9 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Frank William Hamilton
If you have decided to divorce your spouse, there are many things to consider. While a no-fault divorce does not require proof that the other spouse did something wrong, you must ensure that a settlement is reached the provides for your short term as well as long term goals.
Posted 9 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Ingrid Gherman
Obtaining competent and reliable information, legal and financial advice is important because it can move you in the direction of an easier, faster and better overall divorce experience. You must be informed and educated, develop a divorce plan or strategy, and become the manager of your own divorce
Posted 9 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Marguerite Caroline Smith
The Legal Process From Start To Finish Petition: Different counties have different rules of procedure. The following assumes a divorce in King County. A divorce is started by filing and serving a summons and petition. By filing we mean sending these documents to the court files. Service me
Posted 9 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Alan Scott Funk
List of documents your attorney might need for a dissolution / divorce
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Alan R. Nye
These recommendations are things that nearly every person should consider doing after his or her divorce. You' need to follow these tips to be sure that your assets are protected.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Divorce / Separation.

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
As we have helped thousands of families during these difficult times, one thing that we always tell our clients is that they are divorcing each other, never the children. This is a practical guide on things to remember during your dissolution of marriage.
Posted 8 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Many people believe that the only way to resolve a divorce is to proceed to court where the parties fight it out in front of a Judge. What many do not realize is that is just one option out of many. The parties control the process and it is possible to resolve issues without great length or expense
Posted 7 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
Often parties to a divorce are confused regaring division of their assets. Not alll assets must be divided. Not all assets, even with tghe same value, are equal. Review this guide to dividing property in divorce.
Posted 7 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Minnesota