Divorce Law Blog

ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES BEWARE: AGREEMENTS FOR DIVORCE ON IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES ARE SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL

Monday, February 13, 2012 by Mark A. Chinn

It is fairly well known that an Agreement for divorce on Irreconcilable
Differences is always subject to review by the Court for reasonableness,
particularly in relation to children and child support.  Thus, even
though parties might agree to something, a court could disapprove of it
and not allow the divorce to go through.  This obligation by the Court
creates an interesting dilemma in the seldom-used procedure of agreeing
to some terms and... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Study Indicates Those with Higher Incomes More Likely to Get Married

Friday, February 10, 2012 by James D. Scott

If you are of a high net worth and you are facing the possibility of ending your marriage, you need to obtain the help of San Diego high asset divorce lawyers who have helped many clients through this difficult process. Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Who Pays the Bills?

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Joseph P. Ciaramitaro

An enduring aspect of many divorces is the payment of spousal support.  The older term for spousal support was alimony—from the Latin alere, to nourish, and monia, referring to an action or state.  In practical terms, spousal support orders require monthly or periodic payments made by one ex-spouse to another, often for years—and in some cases, for life.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Georgia?

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Shalamar J. Parham

In Georgia, there are 13 grounds (or legal bases) for divorce. 

One of those 12 grounds is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. A divorce that is based on the marriage being irretrievably broken is sometimes... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Divorce--True or False?

Monday, February 6, 2012 by Joseph P. Ciaramitaro

 Are you considering a divorce?  If you are, or know someone who is, you may have heard someone offer friendly advice on divorce. Keep in mind that not all such advice is accurate.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

WHAT ARE CUSTODY RIGHTS BEFORE THERE'S AN ORDER?

Monday, February 6, 2012 by Mark A. Chinn

Before
a court has entered some form of order,
each parent has equal rights to custody. Unfortunately, if parents
choose to,
they can play a vicious and destructive game of "keep away." Sometimes a
"keep away" strategy is necessary, but in such cases, court assistance
should be sought as soon as possible.



Until there is an order, neither parent can be guilty of "kidnapping"
in Mississippi. Some... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Five Important Factors in Choosing a Truck Accident Attorney

Friday, February 3, 2012 by David Gutin

Victims of serious injury or families who have lost loved ones from truck accidents often seek legal help for compensation.... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

Benefits of Mediation in Family Law Litigation

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by John Preston Smith

     Within most domestic relation disputes that are filed and litigated there exists an excellent opportunity to reduce both the financial and emotional cost to the parties: mediation. The definition of the word holds hope: "to settle, to remove misunderstanding, and to bring peace." The process is intuitive and simple and used in the context of a proceeding for divorce or custody can place the power to determine a just outcome squarely in the hands of the... Read More

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Topic: Divorce

Study Concludes Early-Life Divorce More Harmful to Health Than Those Completed by Older Couples

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by James D. Scott

If you are facing the possibility of ending your marriage, you need to obtain the help of San Diego divorce lawyers who have helped many clients emerge from this process with a renewed outlook on life.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation. ... Read More
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Topic: Divorce

How Can I File a Divorce for Desertion if My Spouse Won't Sign the Divorce Papers?

Monday, January 30, 2012 by Marcia Binder Ibrahim


While a mutual-consent divorce is usually the simplest type of divorce, it is not the only option.  The Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code provides that a spouse may obtain a unilateral divorce if the other spouse has engaged in any of the following conduct:

Willfully abandoned the innocent spouse for a year or... Read More
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Topic: Divorce
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