A marriage is a partnership, and like all partnerships, it’s a collaborative effort. As difficult as it can be to end a marriage, it can often be less painful if you and your soon-to-be former spouse are able to continue your collaboration for just a little bit longer. Will a collaborative divorce work for you?
Mutual Agreement
A collaborative divorce is a formal agreement between both parties, which means that instead of litigating, you will come to a mutual agreement about the dissolution of your marriage via a series of structured mediations.…
If you will be getting a divorce from your spouse, one of the primary concerns you may have is getting custody of your children. However, a judge will ultimately determine which parent will get custody based on what is best for the child. Here are some things that may prevent you from getting the custody arrangement that you are looking for.
Not Following Court Orders For Temporary Custody Arrangements
It’s possible that you will be given some temporary court orders regarding custody while the divorce is being settled.…
Shouting “citizen’s arrest” may be good for a few laughs but you really can arrest someone under certain circumstances. If you are not careful, however, the case can end up in a different type of court. Read on and learn the rules so that you can protect yourself and take action when you become a victim of a citizen’s over-zealousness.
Understanding the Law and Crimes
It stands to reason that most people have only casual knowledge about the legal aspects of making an arrest.…
A charge of misdemeanor theft varies greatly from that of a charge of felony theft. So, how are some people charged with a misdemeanor form and others a felony form? Largely, this distinction comes down to state law as each state has charging guidelines. If you have been accused of theft, learn about some of the factors the state might use to determine whether to classify your charge as a felony.…
With the holiday season around the corner, one of the more difficult parts of a custody arrangement is how each parent will spend this special time with their children. Child custody during the holidays is crucial when you create your parenting plan. You need to specifically state where the children will go and when. Here are some things to remember when you are working on these plans:
Take the Children’s Desires into Consideration…
Going through a divorce can bring up so many emotions. The thought of splitting away from someone who you may have formed an extremely strong bond with is only one side of the equation. You then have to think about all of the legalities that come with the dissolution of a marriage. Who will get custody of the children is a big part of things but you also have to consider financial matters.…
Battling it out in court over custody of your child is a difficult time. Nobody wants to go to court to fight over their child, especially when also facing the stress of a divorce or breakup. These tips will help you get through a custody case with your wits and relationship with your child intact.
1. Try to Settle
Whenever possible, try to settle out of court. If you can mediate a custody agreement, you may be much happier with the outcome of your case because you can ask for what you want and arrive at a mutual decision.…
When a couple parts ways, the legal process can vary. Divorce by default is probably one of the easiest ways to divorce since it only requires one party’s actions. To find out more about this way of divorcing, read on.
The Divorce Process and Default
As the name might suggest, default indicates more a lack of action than action itself. Once you have legally informed your spouse about your plans to divorce them (using a process server), they should respond.…
Have you decided that bankruptcy is the best way to deal with your financial woes? If so, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure that you go through the bankruptcy process smoothly. Here are some common mistakes that you may make along the way.
Delaying Your Taxes
It can be problematic when filing for bankruptcy if you haven’t completed your taxes. If you fill out all the paperwork and wait for a response, it is likely that your case will be denied until you have filed your taxes.…
Couples who have decided to divorce are faced with many difficult decisions. In addition to the custody of the children, one of the most important decisions will be deciding how to handle the division of major assets, including real estate.
Marital or separate?
In order to make a legal determination of how property is divided, divorce courts want to know whether the property in question is actually marital property or if it should be considered separate from the marriage.…
