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Marriage counseling before divorce
Although family courts in many states can legally order divorcing couples to attend marriage counseling, this almost never happens.
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7 Tips for Putting Children First in a Divorce
How Child-Centered Divorce Affects Our Children In a child-centered divorce, every decision the parents make is through that lens – How will this affe...
Written by attorney Maya Shulman
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Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania
Does it Exist? Yes, under very limited circumstances. Since January 2, 2005, common law marriages were abolished. That translates to Pennsylvania n...
Written by attorney Dawn Elizabeth Padanyi
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TIPS FOR COPING WITH DIVORCE
What if you are not sure about getting a divorce? Go to marriage counseling, or counseling alone. Talk to people you trust. Find an attorney who gives...
Written by attorney Rainer Erich Steinhoff
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TOP 11 QUESTIONS YOU NEED ANSWERED ABOUT THE WISCONSIN DIVORCE PROCESS
1. How do I start a divorce action? The process starts by filing a Summons and Petition for Divorce. Generally, the paperwork must be filed in the C...
Written by attorney Jill M. Campo
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Talking to your Spouse About Divorce Mediation
What if my Lawyer Discourages Mediation? If you or your spouse have already hired attorneys, tell your lawyer you are interested in trying mediation,...
Written by attorney Stephen F. McDonough
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Basics of Court-Ordered Marriage Counseling
Are you wondering why you have to go to court-ordered marriage counseling before you can get a divorce? Or maybe your spouse has filed for a divorce y...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Should I seek marriage counseling before filing for divorce?
Should I Seek Marital Counseling before Filing for Divorce? Despite the fact that we are family law attorneys who some would say, "divorce people for...
Written by attorney Brad Michael Micklin
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TWO SIDES; ONE STORY! TWO LAWYERS, TWO OPINIONS, ONE CONCLUSION: A MUST READ FOR THOSE IN NEED!
TRYING TO DECIDE IF DIVORCE IS RIGHT FOR YOU??? READ ON TO GET TWO SIDES TO THIS ONE STORY FROM SEASONED LITIGATORS MATTHEW PAUL KRUPNICK AND STEPHANI...
Written by attorney Matthew Paul Krupnick
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You can Save your Marriage
You can Save your Marriage This is National Marriage Week, as well as the week we celebrate Valentine's Day. So how successful are marriages here in...
Written by attorney Wendy S. Alton
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DIVORCE & MATRIMONIAL LAW
In New York State, a divorce may be granted on "fault grounds." This means the person seeking the divorce, the plaintiff, asserts that the defendant i...
Written by attorney Marco Caviglia
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How could I be thinking about divorce in Virginia?
If you are reading this, despite all of your hopes and dreams to the contrary, your 'happily-ever-after' has turned out to be more of a nightmare and...
Written by attorney Susan Leslie Fraser
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Steps to Avoiding Divorce: Get help
If you really want to save your marriage, try to seek marriage counseling when necessary. At times, husband and wife cannot judge things properly on t...
Written by attorney Howard M Lewis
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Discussion during Pre Divorce Counseling
It is carried out by the professionals who are trained in this field. They have the legal knowledge of the state laws too. These experts will try to s...
Written by attorney Howard M Lewis
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Beginning the Divorce Process
If you and your spouse have recently made the decision to enter into a divorce agreement, then you likely have many questions. You may be unsure of wh...
Written by attorney Jack Clayton Zinda
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Divorce or Stay Together - What steps can I take to save my troubled marriage?
Q. What steps can I take to save my troubled marriage? A. Many have found marital counseling, with either clerical or lay therapists, quite beneficia...
Written by attorney Curtis J. Romanowski
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5 tips to ending a marriage on good terms
It has become more important than ever in today’s society to ensure that spouses stay on good terms after ending their marriage. Even if a couple is m...
Written by attorney Matthew James Slack
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The Interplay Between a Traumatic Brain Injury and Marriage
A recent New York Times article ( http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/health/when-injuries-to-the-brain-tear-at-hearts.html?_r=2) penned by Sarah Wheato...
Written by attorney Matthew A. Dolman
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What Does No Fault Divorce Really Mean?
In Michigan where I practice family law, it became one of the first no fault divorce states in 1971. Michigan law requires that every divorce complain...
Written by attorney Henry S. Gornbein
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Petitions for Conciliation Counseling; Arizona’s Free Marriage Counseling
In Arizona, either spouse may file with their local Superior Court a Petition for Conciliation Counseling prior to or during a pending dissolution act...
Written by attorney Ryan Michael Reppucci
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When Should I Divorce?
This chapter does not attempt to answer the question “Should I divorce?" That decision is strictly personal, not legal, and one which only you can ans...
Written by attorney Mark Cord
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How Long Will My Pennsylvania Divorce Take?
How long does it take to get a divorce in Pennsylvania? The answer depends both on whether your spouse is willing to cooperate to get your divorce dec...
Written by attorney Michael Bruce Greenstein
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Psychology of Divorce
The first stage is DENIAL Denial of the problems in the marriage, repeated arguments, and a general feeling of discontentment. Often couples don't re...
Written by attorney Jeri Stewart Williams
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Going Through a Divorce? Marriage Counseling Can Help
The State of North Dakota is considering a law making marriage counseling mandatory for couples who want to get divorced. This law would require coupl...
Written by attorney Wendy S. Alton
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10 Rules For Winning at Divorce in Texas
1. Marriage counseling! -Try marriage counseling again! Spouses had a reason for walking down the aisle together. (Generally because they were happy.)...
Written by attorney Charles E. Hardy
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Tips to Avoid Divorce
TIPS TO AVOID DIVORCE Specific behaviors and attitudes proved highly destructive to marriages: Possessing negative feelings Solutions: - be happy -...
Written by attorney John J. Schrot Jr.
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