The Secrets to Hiring the Best Divorce Lawyer

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"Will you take this person to be your partner in life" says the magistrate."I do" you say.Was getting a divorce in your mind when you walked down the aisle or took your place between the magistrate and your best man? Despite the fact that most couples never contemplate divorce, a

Engaging A Divorce Attorney Will Help Your Case

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A divorce is always a hurting experience for both spouses. A marriage is a bond that speaks of trust and commitment for a lifetime and it is not easy to break out of this bond and begin life independently. The issue becomes more complicated if the couple has children.

A Critical Tip to Remember When Representing Yourself in Your Own Divorce or Family Law Case

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If you attempt to represent yourself in your own family court matter for a matter involving divorce, child support, child custody, placement, paternity or any other of various matters handled by family courts throughout the country, you should always "stick to the point." Countless people

Where Do I Find Divorce Records?

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Divorce records are considered public records falling under State jurisdiction.Accordingly, it is required by law that they be made available to the public. Divorce records can be accessed at their filing location, through postal mail and via the Internet.

How to Drop a Filed Divorce Petition

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If you decide that you don't want to follow through with a divorce petition, it is not a complicated process to stop it, as long as your spouse has not yet filed a written answer to it with the court. If he has, and he wants to move forward with the divorce, in most states you lose your ability to s

Child Relocation: Five Steps To Moving With Your Child In The State of Florida

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If you have pending family law litigation, or if you have a family law order in place regarding child custody, or time-sharing, you may NOT just pick up and move. You must get permission from the Court or have an agreement in writing with the other parent. This article explores the five steps to chi

How to Respond to a Divorce Complaint

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Divorce is never easy, and when you're the non-filing party, it can be even more confusing. So, how do you respond to a complaint for divorce? Take a deep breath. With a little research and some hard work, you can write a solid response to the complaint.

Uncontested Divorce in the State of South Carolina

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South Carolina allows divorce petitioners to file a simplified or uncontested divorce on the grounds that the marriage is broken with no hope of reconciliation. To begin, the petitioner must meet state residency requirements. You must reside in South Carolina for one year immediately preceding the d

Child Support and Shared Custody

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Decisions regarding child support and shared custody are beginning to favor joint custody over sole custody. The courts' recent disposition stems from the belief that children benefit more when parents share the responsibility of rearing them, and their welfare should be the major factor under

Questions for Divorce Lawyers

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Questioning Your Divorce Lawyeryoung lawyer image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.comGoing through a divorce can be difficult. If you have disputes with your spouse, have children or have a somewhat complicated financial situation, you may choose to use a lawyer for the divorce proceeding....

How to Prepare for Case Management in Divorce

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Many courts have instituted a case management system for divorces, because of the length of time a divorce takes and because of the sheer number of divorces that go through the court system. A case management hearing allows the court to stay updated on the process of a divorce. It also affords the c

Obtaining and Defending Against Restraining Orders in New Jersey

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This article is about the factors that go into a decision as to whether a final restraining order should be granted to a victim and how to defend against false restraining orders. Final Restraining orders can affect: your job, child custody, where you live, your ability to own a gun, travel and even

The Connecticut Divorce Process

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Grounds and JurisdictionThere are several ways to demonstrate that a divorce can legally be dissolved in the state of Connecticut. The marriage didn't even have to occur in the state. The minimum requirement is that one of the spouses be a legal resident of the state for the year before...

How to Petition Texas Family Courts

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If you are a Texas resident and wish to petition Family Court for a divorce, you are not required to hire an attorney to represent you in the divorce. As in other legal proceedings, you may choose to go pro se, or represent yourself in the proceeding. The first step in a divorce action is filing the

Cohabiting Eviction Laws in Tennessee

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Cohabitation refers to couples who live together without entering into a marriage. The State of Tennessee does not have a cohabitation law. Living together as an unmarried couple does not mean either person gives up his or her rights under the law. Therefore, standard state eviction laws apply to a

How to File a Marital Settlement Agreement

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Marital settlement agreements are contracts made between two divorcing spouses. The agreement provides the terms of the divorce, including child care obligations, child support and alimony, and property division. While these decisions are typically made by a family court judge in a divorce hearing,

How to Reverse Legal Separation in Washington State

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Often the first step before a a couple files for divorce is to legally separate. When a couple is legally separated, an agreement similar to a divorce agreement is drafted and filed with the court. The agreement covers issues such as child support, visitation and home occupancy. Should the couple

Do It Yourself: Legal Separation in California

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A struggling married couple may choose legal separation rather than a divorce for religious or ethical reasons, or in the hopes of later saving the marriage. Although the parties still are married, a legal separation has an important effect on the acquisition of property. In California, the general

How to Clarify a Collective Bargain Agreement

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Determining the understanding of a clause or section of a collective bargaining agreement can be a process that leaves both parties to the agreement left feeling slighted or wronged. These clarifications should be resolved as soon as possible to eliminate hard feelings and misunderstandings between

Laws About Getting a Legal Separation in South Carolina

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Legal separation is an alternative to divorce that allows spouses to end the relationship and divide their lives without terminating their marriage. In South Carolina, a legal separation proceeding is called an "order of separate maintenance and support." A court will divide property,...