In most cases, no fault divorces are much easier than fault-based divorces because you don’t have to spend the time in court proving that your fault grounds exist. There are two different kinds of no-fault divorces: contested, and uncontested. Either a fault-based or a no-fault based divorce can be contested. By “contested,” I mean that...
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I always try to urge my clients to think carefully about whether they want to pursue a fault-based divorce rather than a no-fault one. Normally, we take a look at the situation together, and try to come up with a plan that best addresses her unique concerns. In most cases, it’s really not worth it...
Because divorce is divided into only two categories (fault and no fault), people tend to gravitate towards wanting to call their divorce a “fault” divorce. I can understand. When a marriage disintegrates, there is a lot of anger and hurt feelings, so it’s soothing to somehow find a way to make your divorce say “it...
If you’re wondering what kind of divorce is best for you, you’re not alone. If you Google “divorce,” you’ll be inundated with information about divorce. You see paid advertisements that say things like, “Divorce: $199” and “uncontested divorce in Virginia.” If you read down a little bit further, before you know it, you’ll see articles...
If you and your husband are separated, you need to prepare yourself for the fact that, eventually, he will cut you off from his money, if he hasn’t already. After you separate, the money you earn is no longer marital property—what his is his, and what’s yours is yours. Of course, that’s not a comfort...
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about annulments, but the truth is that there are certain specific criteria you must meet in order to qualify. A lot of people seem to think that, if you have a very, very short term marriage, you can just get it annulled, and it will be like...
I have followed the Oscar Pistorius case with great interest, and I was so shocked to hear that he was granted bail. In South Africa, apparently this is a huge strategic benefit for him before trial, because it will be much, much easier for him to have time to meet with his attorneys and craft...
If you’re heading towards divorce, you can’t bury your head like an ostrich in the sand. The key to a successful divorce is careful, deliberate planning. To help prepare you to move forward, I’ve put together four key tips for women facing divorce. 1. Get the information first. You won’t know where to start until...