Not all divorces end up going to trial. Many spouses are able to work out the differences between them and settle on their own terms, which is often thought to be the best course of action. However, not all divorce issues can be settled between two spouses on their...
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The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act – An overview
When married to military service members, people have access to the various benefits afforded to their spouses. The state’s property division laws may entitle divorcing spouses to one-half of the assets acquired during their marriages in the event of a divorce....
Using DNA when establishing paternity
If you are a North Carolina dad who wants an active part in your child’s life after splitting from your partner, it can be challenging if you were not wed to the mom. Only mothers have automatic parental rights. As an unmarried father, you must establish paternity...
What is gray divorce?
While the length of a marriage is often used as an indicator of its strength, this is not always the case. In recent years the divorce rates for older couples have accelerated, while general divorce rates have been on the decline. Known as gray divorce, this process...
How can I best present my case in child custody court?
A rewarding and lucrative career helps you take care of your family financially. However, when navigating a divorce, that same successful career can be a detriment in the eyes of a judge. Your soon-to-be ex-spouse may use your demanding work schedule against you when...
How does the SCRA affects your divorce?
Divorce complicates anything, but it can tangle things more when you or your spouse is on active duty in the military. The two emotional tolls of active duty and separation are a high burden to carry, which is why certain federal acts are in place to relieve said...
How do I handle tax breaks for my children post-divorce?
If you share children with a spouse, you will likely wonder how to take tax breaks that your children may benefit from after the court finalizes your divorce. During your marriage, you may have had little problem understanding how to claim family tax breaks on your...
Creating a parenting plan in California
When it comes to divorce, change can be particularly difficult for your children. If you and your spouse can amicably agree on things such as custody and visitation schedules, it will make it much easier for your children to adjust to their new lives. Creating a...
Credit card debt after divorce
Figuring out how to divide up a jointly entwined life is one of the hardest aspects of getting divorced. When you are in the throes of a divorce, it may be normal to assume that by documenting all of your decisions in a divorce decree, you will have the record of your...
QDROs and retirement accounts in divorce
When working out the terms of a divorce settlement, many couples end up agreeing to share the assets in one spouse's 401K account as part of their property division agreement. It is important, however, that people do not assume that documenting such an agreement in...