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In your divorce, your marital assets must be divided fairly. If the court does not have documentation of all of your assets or their values, it cannot make a fair determination about how they should be divided in your divorce settlement. Sometimes, individuals hide assets in order to keep them from being divided. This is […]

Domestic violence takes many forms. You are probably aware of what physical and emotional abuse look like: Hitting, kicking, belittling, and insulting an individual are all fairly visible forms of abuse. Other forms of domestic violence, like financial abuse and sexual abuse, are more likely to occur behind closed doors. Marital rape is illegal throughout […]

Getting divorced can hurt. Even if you know logically that a divorce is the best choice for your marriage, it can still leave you feeling angry, sad, resentful, and overwhelmed. You might feel like you do not know how to be single or that you will never be able to find a relationship like the […]

The divorce process can be expensive and stressful. In many cases, couples have some control over the cost and stress levels of their divorces. If you are considering filing for divorce, the following steps can help make the process more straightforward. Separate Your Finances You can get a head start on your asset division by […]

If you are considering filing for divorce or are currently going through the divorce process, you might have been advised to stay off social media while the divorce is pending. Do not ignore this advice. Unlike information shared through face-to-face conversations, content shared on social media is public. Even with strict privacy settings on your […]

It is not uncommon for an engaged couple to have a prenuptial agreement drafted by a divorce lawyer before they marry. This is a document that outlines the financial aspects of their marriage and how their assets will be divided in the event of their divorce or one partner’s death. Prenuptial agreements are fairly common […]

Getting divorced can be expensive. Some couples who know their marriage cannot be repaired actually opt to simply separate, rather than complete the divorce process, because they think they cannot afford it. Although a divorce can be expensive, it does not always have to be. There are a lot of ways you can save money […]