Mediation services can be extremely useful in a number of situations. In fact, only about 29% of all custody cases reach a decision without any involvement from third parties, meaning that 71% of cases need mediation services. With so many mediation services and divorce lawyers available, it can be hard to know what to look…
As unfortunate as it can be, “for better or worse” doesn’t always work for every marriage. If you and your partner feel ready to call it quits and your next step is hiring a divorce lawyer, it can be an overwhelming milestone. What happens next? Who do you approach? How do you even begin the…
If you and your spouse have agreed to go your separate ways and divorce, you should ask a family lawyer to help you with your case. Even if the divorce is uncontested and you already know how you want to divide your property, it helps to use the services of a divorce lawyer. Emotions can…
When ending a marriage, an uncontested divorce isn’t always feasible. Even if a divorce was uncontested in the beginning, emotions can run high and cause conflict. This is especially true when assets are involved. To help ease the divorce process along, divorce lawyers may recommend mediation. Why Couples Choose Mediation If you and your soon-to-be-ex…
Making the decision to file for divorce is remarkably difficult. Nobody gets married expecting to get divorced someday. We all want our marriages to work and, for many of us, it feels like a bit of a failure when we get divorced. That’s not to say that this is correct. There’s no reason for you…
Co-parenting is challenging even when there isn’t a pandemic, but in the time of COVID-19, it can be especially stressful. Many separated or divorcing families have realized that their child custody arrangements no longer work for them at this time. The pandemic may even have exacerbated existing issues or created new ones. That said, how…
If you are filing uncontested divorce papers with the court, you may be lulled into thinking that you can take a do it yourself approach. The fact is, even when filing uncontested divorce forms, you want the expertise of an attorney on your side. An uncontested divorce is a divorce scenario where both parties are…
Divorce is never easy. Understandably, a lot of Americans today still feel some degree of shame about divorce, feeling as if it is a sign of failure. However, getting a divorce does not mean that you failed at anything. Rather, it is important for people considering a divorce to seek out the right kind of…
Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences that you can go through. When you get married, you hope to stay with your partner until death separates you. However, for some people, this is not the case. Studies conducted reveal that 50% of all marriages will end in either divorce or separation. Divorce is…
It’s difficult to end a marriage. Studies show that two-thirds of divorces are filed by women. No matter who files for divorce, the process can seem expensive and intimidating. Divorce law seems to be a language all on its own. How are you supposed to understand all of those legal terms and ensure that you…