Written by attorney Suzanne Griffiths, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The question of who gets the house in a divorce comes up all the time. Find out some of the factors courts consider when determining which party to award the house to.
Written by attorney David Browde, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Every divorce case is different, but they all tend to follow the same types of procedures. Each state has its own procedures and processes for handling divorce cases, but ultimately the issues that... more
Written by attorney C Stephens, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Lie to your lawyer. We are here to help you. Your communication with us is privileged, meaning we can’t tell others about it, except in certain child abuse scenarios. The more we know, the more we... more
Written by attorney David Browde, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
How Do the Charges Work in a Divorce Case?. Lawyers in divorce cases work for an hourly rate, usually billed in tenths of an hour. That's because most states do not allow any other form of... more
Written by attorney Debra Braselton, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Put Your Kids At the Top of Your Agenda. As you realize that a divorce is imminent, you will undoubtedly spend lots of time researching, collecting documents, interviewing attorneys, etc. Even... more
Written by attorney John Barrett, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Overview of the Divorce Process in Colorado. Colorado requires that one of the parties be a resident of Colorado for at least 90 days before the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (... more
Written by attorney Meryl Fishbone, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Mediation can save you a great deal of time and expense. Litigating a divorce requires each spouse to hire an attorney and to each pay a retainer fee, usually ranging from five to twenty five... more
Written by attorney Constance Brunt, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Divorce can be a very stressful and confusing time. Being organized and gathering the information needed to make educated decisions is critical. This transition can also be financially challenging,... more
Written by attorney Jennifer Isensee, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Be on your best behavior with everyone.. This is always important. Your soon-to-be ex will always be the parent of your children even if they aren't good people. Your children are counting on you... more
Written by attorney William Foley, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Don't panic!. Knock. Knock. You hear the door and upon opening it you are giving legal documents with a summons by a process server or the sheriff. This can be a frightening and confusing time for... more
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