When you’re going through a divorce, you will undoubtedly have many questions and want advice from people who have been in your shoes. Your friends and family may be the first ones you turn to, but they might not have all the answers. It is best to get advice and information from people who have…
Surprisingly, children born to unwed parents do not automatically have a legal father unless paternity is established. Paternity can be contested or uncontested, and it can be filed by the mother, father or child support services. The father and child will then undergo DNA testing to establish if the father is a match. Usually if…
What if you’re spouse’s ex is miles out of the picture, and you want to adopt your stepchild? Shouldn’t that be easy, since you’ve been living with your stepchild and guiding them like Internet a parent does? Well, it may not be as easy as you would think. If you’re faced with the question, “How can I…
You’ve decided to get a divorce – now what? While you no doubt have a lot to deal with, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your divorce that will help protect you financially, mentally and emotionally. Know your state’s divorce laws. Hire an experienced attorney of course, but also be…
Although not common, legal separation is a court order that separates a couple without terminating the marriage. The court order will give you terms of dividing property and assets similar to a divorce. These terms generally carry over to the divorce if you decide to get one. Here are a few reasons you might want…
Many people find themselves faced with the question, “Should I move out before my divorce?” However moving out before your divorce can cause several problems that you may not have considered. Here are five reasons to not move out and stick it out until the divorce is final. It may be more difficult to move back…
Ah, Love and Marriage! There’s no arguing the many benefits that being in love and being married can have, but do you know some of these not so fun statistics about marriage and divorce? Brace yourself. In three states: Arkansas, Utah, and Oklahoma, women tend to marry younger at an average age of 24. The…
Many people believe that they have to file divorce in the same state where they married, simply because the state issues the marriage license. This is not true. The appropriate place to file divorce may be in the state that you reside, as many states require that you have lived in the state for some…
Any who has ever gone through or is currently going through a divorce, knows that children can make the situation seem more difficult. Along with all problems incurred during this time, fighting for custody of your children is the most difficult. Many parents often ask how the court will decide who has primary child custody….
