Category Archives: Family Law

Divorcing When You Live in a Different State than Your Spouse

There are a number of things that can make a divorce more complicated. Living in a different state than your spouse is one of them. Sometimes, your spouse may have decided to move when they realized your marriage was over. In other cases, you and your spouse may have separated and lived in two different […]

  • Posted on: Jul 29 2019
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How Do I Prove Abandonment?

If your spouse has left you, you can cite abandonment as the reason you want a divorce. However, you then have to prove that your spouse has truly abandoned you, and that can be more difficult than you may think. This is especially true if your spouse decides to fight the divorce. If you’re trying […]

  • Posted on: Jun 1 2019
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How to Begin a Separation

If you’re ready to begin separating from your spouse, you need to take careful steps in the beginning to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Even if you’re not planning on getting divorced any time soon, a legal separation does still affect your finances and a number of other factors. By carefully planning out your […]

  • Posted on: Feb 25 2019
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Documents to Gather Before You File for Divorce

Filing for divorce is often a very emotional, messy business. If your spouse served you unexpectedly, you’re likely in shock and are feeling very confused. If you plan on initiating the divorce process, especially if you know it’s going to be a contested divorce, you want to go into the process as prepared as you […]

  • Posted on: Jan 30 2019
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What If I File for Divorce but then we Reconcile?

Filing for divorce is often a very emotional process. You and your spouse may have fought or have discovered that you fundamentally disagree on something that seems too large to ever come to terms over. Because of this, you may have decided that divorce is your only option. But after filing the paperwork and living […]

  • Posted on: Dec 31 2018
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