Few divorces are truly easy, even in cases where they’re necessary or in the best interests of everyone involved. If you and your spouse disagree on matters related to the divorce, this means it becomes contested. Contested divorces tend to be costlier and more stressful than uncontested divorces. Here are some ways to avoid issues […]

Assets amassed during the course of a marriage are regarded as co-owned and must be dispersed proportionately between both spouses under state law. This can be accomplished either by the divorcing couple deciding for themselves who gets particular assets, or by a judge if the couple getting a divorce can’t reach a compromise. If the […]

If you got spousal support or alimony payments as part of your divorce settlement, you may be curious if the court has the authority to revoke it. In certain instances, they could. Here’s what you should know and how to tell if your financial security post-divorce could be at risk.  Consider the Original Terms of […]

Paternity is the formal word for becoming the father of a child. Paternity must be checked when two adults who are not married have a child and then separate. Certain facets of family law litigation must be decided in court only after paternity has been confirmed. Here’s what’s important  about paternity tests and when they’re […]

A low-impact divorce is one in which there is less shouting and confrontation than in a contested or high-conflict divorce. While the media portrays divorce as a highly reactive event with a lot of emotion, many divorces are generally considered low-impact, with parents speaking respectfully and rationally throughout their decision to end their marriage.  One […]