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No-fault divorce is the most common type of divorce case, and is available in all states except New York. A no-fault divorce is one where the spouse seeking a divorce doesn't have to prove the other... more
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When people think of divorce, many usually envision a nasty battle in court over every last stick of propertyeven the ugly wedding china no one really wants. However, what they may not know is that... more
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If you want a divorce and you and your spouse have no children and no property together, then you may want to consider getting a simple divorce (aka summary divorce, summary dissolution). A simple... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis.
Collaborative divorce occurs when spouses and their lawyers commit to negotiating a settlement agreement without going to trial. This increasingly popular approach brings each spouse and their... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis.
In some states, divorce mediation is an alternative to going to trial to decide the issues of a divorce. In others, divorce mediation is required before a divorce trial can begin. In divorce... more
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Traditional divorces involving heavy litigation are going out of style, especially since other efficient alternatives like divorce mediation and arbitration exist. However, a small percentage of... more
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