One of the most important things you can do when you are divorcing is prepare for what is to come. If you are the one who is filing the petition, you can make sure that you are prepared before you head to the courthouse to file. If your ex is filing, you can try to...
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4 ways to achieve the good faith burden of proof for a relocation
If you're a single parent trying to advocate in court to relocate with your children, you could be facing a losing battle if the other parent doesn't agree with your wish to move away. However, if you can prove that the move is in the best interests of your child and...
How you may feel when your spouse asks for a divorce
You don't want to end your marriage, but your spouse asks you for a divorce. It feels like it comes out of the blue. It's stunning. At first, you may feel shocked and then emotionally devastated. You could feel like your entire relationship was an illusion; you...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in New York?
What are the legal grounds for divorce in New York? The breakdown of a marriage is never easy, but when divorce becomes your final solution, you will probably have a lot of questions about the process. Like other states, New York now allows residents to acquire a...
What does your career mean for the odds of divorce?
You started down your career path when you got to college at age 18. You hadn't even met your future spouse yet. However, the choices you made and the career you chose could have a massive impact on the odds that you'll get divorced. For instance, the divorce rate for...
Divorce isn’t the end of dealing with your ex
Divorce is the end of your marriage. That doesn't mean it's the end of your relationship. Remember that as you move forward with this process. You will likely still need to deal with your ex from time to time. It may be very consistent. You may never fully move beyond...
It is illegal to use race as a factor when determining custody
When deciding how to divide custody, courts consider a lot of different factors. These often include the age of the children, their relationships with the parents, the mental and physical health of those parents, the living situation and related factors -- like what...
Keeping the home could hinder your retirement
If you're getting divorced when you're close to standard retirement age, your instinct may be to give up other financial assets in order to keep your house. You are trying to limit the amount of change in your life. Your marriage may end, but at least you'll know you...
Moving forward after divorce: What next?
When your spouse asks you for a divorce, you find yourself unsure how to think about your life. All you ever planned for was a marriage. This was the life you imagined. If you're not going to have it, what are you supposed to do to move forward? What comes next? First...
Divorce rate falling with millennials
People often talk about the changes brought on by the next generation, some of which are very unexpected. One prime example comes from a recent study that found that the divorce rate in the United States, which jumped quickly as divorce became less taboo in the past...
