After a 10-year process, a divorce trial is back in court over the next few months in Connecticut.
Divorce Law and Family Law
When going through a divorce, are there alternatives I should consider
There are many other procedures (or at least two that I know of) that are often utilized in South Carolina rather than having a trial. They are called Alternative Dispute Resolution and Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures. One is mediation and the other is arbitration. South Carolina is beginning the move toward more collaborative divorce proceedings, […]
Do I have to tell my attorney about embarrassing or painful instances in my marriage
An experienced family law attorney, I promise you, has heard and seen everything that you could possibly imagine. So many family court cases have pornography aspects to them, have video evidence attached to them or have horrible facts regarding abuse of children. There’s such a wide range of topics that can impact a family law […]
My spouse and I have agreed to divorce and have reached an agreement
The fact that you and your spouse have reached an agreement on how you will care for your children is an accomplishment. In addition to being emotionally and financially draining for parents, litigating custody and parenting time issues can have a profound negative effect on children. While you do not need a written agreement, it […]
My spouse informed me that he wants to get a divorce
While your spouse may be genuine in his statement that you will be taken care of, you should not rely upon that sentiment without having an understanding of your spouse’s income and assets. If your spouse refuses to provide that information to you there is most likely a reason why. In such a scenario it […]
I plan to tell my spouse that I want a divorce, is there anything I should…
Make sure that before uttering those words, that you are 100% convinced the relationship is so broken & damaged that neither the passage of time or any type of counseling will help restore it. David L. Miller is a Partner with Kring & Chung, LLP, a family law firm in California that is dedicated to […]
As an experienced family law lawyer, what advice would you give divorcing couples?
Judith Holzman, a family lawyer in Toronto, answers: Annie Lennox wrote a beautiful song some years ago called ‘Put a Little Love in Your Heart,’ and the lyrics are as follows: “Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand, put a little love in your heart, you see it’s getting late, oh please […]
Approximately how long does the divorce process last?
A question asked by most all clients is “How long will this take?” It is understood that timing impacts you emotionally, personally and financially. While an attorney may be able to give you an approximate time line for your case, be aware that there are many factors beyond an attorney’s control which can affect how […]
Enforcement of Jewish Marriage Contracts by Civil Courts
If you’re Jewish, and you’re getting a divorce, this article by Paul Feinstein is for you. Here, you learn about how to dissolve a Jewish marriage contract according to Civil Courts and your lawyer, and the Ketubah and your Rabbi.
New York No-Fault Divorce Laws Flawed: Critics
Read how a lesser-known statue in the larger no-fault legislation package orders judges to follow a strict formula when awarding temporary alimony during divorce is sometimes causing well-off spouses to overpay, creating a lot of frustration in the divorce process.
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