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Legal Separation in Florida: Permissible?

  Statistics show that the old adage that ‘half of all marriages end in divorce’ is not really true. Still, countless couples decide to dissolve their partnerships through divorce proceedings every day. Women may file for two-thirds of divorces, but every couple could use divorce help when the time comes. In places where ‘no fault’…

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Keep Your Divorce Costs Down With These Four Tips

There are so many divorce horror stories out there and if you’re beginning the steps towards divorce papers, you need a divorce lawyer, whether you’re planning on filing uncontested divorce or for a contested divorce. There are about two divorces every minute in the United States and many children grew up in a divorced household.…

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3 Steps to Have a Clean Divorce

Even the most amicable divorce can be stressful. However, the uglier your divorce, the more likely you’ll have a hard time during the process. If you want things to run smoothly, you and your ex-spouse need to work together. Here are three steps to having a clean divorce. Communicate You need to have clear, effective…

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Who Files More Divorces?

According to research from the American Sociological Association, women are most likely to file for divorce. Around two-thirds of all separations are started by women, but why? Why do women feel the need to get their divorce papers? That’s a trickier question to answer as many factors contribute to their decisions, from economic to relationship-wise,…

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When Does a Divorce Become Final?

A divorce can be finalized in two ways: through a divorce court final ruling or an agreement between the two parties filing for a divorce. According to Justia, the average waiting period for a divorce to become final ranges from zero to six months after one party files an initial petition and presents it to…

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What Is a Contested Divorce?

Have you heard the term “contested” divorce and are wondering what this means? You are not alone. Many people wonder what the types of divorces are and how they are different. Contested divorces are pretty common. Here is some more information to determine if you might need contested divorce forms. What Is a Contested Divorce?…

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How Common is Cheating and Infidelity?

Infidelity is sexual or emotional conduct beyond the confines of a committed partnership. An affair may or may not involve sexual behavior. Sometimes it just involves hugs and kisses. Occasionally, it’s not even that. A one-night stand, obsessive sexual conduct, emotional infidelity, intensely desiring another person (coveting), desiring your current partner and another person, Internet…