What is a Contested Divorce?
Every divorce is different. In some cases, spouses agree on everything ahead of time. In others, there are varying degrees of disagreements that must be resolved. A contested…
Changing Your Last Name After Divorce? Here’s 5 Things I Wish I Knew
Going through the rigamarole of shedding your married name after shedding your marriage can feel like a weird, name-less, limbo. So much emotional weight (dare I say baggage)…
Pendente Lite: A Complete Guide to Temporary Orders
Your divorce won’t get resolved overnight. In fact, it can take years to finalize your divorce (the longest I’ve seen personally is 7 years). But life doesn’t stop…
Community Property States: Who Gets What in a Divorce
Although only nine states follow community property laws, those states include about 25% of the United States population. If you live in an equitable division state but move…
Common Law Marriage by State: A Complete Guide
Many people (mistakenly) believe that if you’ve lived with someone for long enough, then you’re automatically considered married. When in fact, that’s not the case in most states. The…
A Guide to Expert Witnesses in Divorce
Some divorces are fairly easy and straightforward to resolve. If both sides can substantially agree on all of the important issues, you might only need the assistance of…
How to Prepare for a Divorce Hearing
Divorce is a process, and divorce hearings are a critical part of that process. Here’s an overview of what you need to do to prepare for a divorce hearing. Let’s…
How to Prepare for a Divorce Trial
If your divorce is headed for trial, you absolutely need to be prepared for what’s to come. Keep in mind that only about 5% of divorces end up…
A Beginner’s Guide to Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that allows divorcing couples to try and negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement with the help of a neutral mediator. A…
50 Ways to Prepare for Divorce
As anyone who has ever been through divorce will tell you, even under the best of circumstances, divorce is an overwhelming process that will bring unprecedented changes to…
