The institutions of marriage and divorce are not immune to the sweeping social, economic, and technological changes reshaping ...
Ending a marriage is rarely easy, but understanding your legal options can help reduce confusion and make the process more manageable. Two common ways to legally end a marriage are divorce and ...
You’ve done all the hard work in your divorce or dissolution action. You’ve exchanged any requisite documents and other discovery, made a full and complete disclosure of all your assets, liabilities ...
“My spouse is having an affair and has spent thousands of dollars on jewelry and lingerie.” “I found out my spouse is gambling and has lost most of our life savings.” Statements like these are ...
It is unclear whether the risk of intimate partner violence among individuals who experience divorce is higher before or ...
The “New Year’s Resolution” mindset plays a massive role. Individuals often view January 1st as a deadline for personal ...
Blank court document for a summons to appear. Serving divorce papers varies by state. Variations in service of process can include waiting periods, residency requirements, alternate service options, ...
What happens when a party dies in the middle of divorce? Under the law, the divorce action abates and the matter is over. In many cases, that is to the benefit of the surviving spouse because, in most ...
If recent best sellers are any indication, divorce is having a moment. From Liz Lenz’s This American Ex-Wife to Maggie Smith’s We Can Make This Place Beautiful, the veil is being lifted (pun intended) ...