Karen Covy, a divorce lawyer in Chicago, answers: If you don’t agree with a ruling the judge makes in the middle of your case (for example, a ruling on some sort of preliminary motion, or a motion for temporary support, or a motion regarding discovery), then you are probably going to have to live with […]
Divorce Process
Can I Stop Or Delay My Divorce Until My Spouse Comes To His Senses?
I don’t want to get divorced. Can I stop or at least delay my divorce until my spouse comes to his senses?
Do I Need A Financial Advisor As Well As A Divorce Lawyer?
Do I need a financial advisor as well as a divorce lawyer? Won’t I be paying twice as much money for two professionals to do the same amount of work?
How Should I Protect Myself If My Spouse Suggests A Trial Separation?
My spouse suggested we have a trial separation and I’m wondering if there’s anything I need to do to protect myself in case we do eventually get a divorce?
Can I talk to my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
I need to discuss certain aspects of my case. Can I call my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
How should I tell my school-aged children about my divorce?
How should I tell my children about the divorce, and when? Telling your children about your plans to divorce can be one of the hardest parts of the process. However, the situation presents an opportunity to set the tone for the separation and how both parents are going to work together for the benefit of […]
What Happens If My Spouse Won’t Agree To A Divorce?
Peter Paras, a family lawyer in Red Bank, answers: Spouses do not have to agree to a divorce under modern laws. The party seeking the divorce must file his/her complaint and prove his/her case. It is very uncommon for a spouse to contest the grounds for divorce simply to prevent the dissolution of the marriage. […]
How Soon Will I Be Divorced And Can I Shorten The Process?
John J. Gilligan, a family lawyer in Long Beach, answers: A divorce cannot occur in California prior to six months from the day the court acquires jurisdiction over the respondent. Therefore, if you are the petitioner and file for divorce, the six month period does not begin until you have received the confirmed copy of […]
What if my spouse won’t agree to a divorce?
Shari-Lynn Cuomo Shore, a family lawyer in Hamden, answers: In Connecticut, it is not required that both parties cooperate with divorce proceedings. Once one spouse decides that he or she wants to pursue a divorce, that person may file a dissolution action and have the other spouse served. This will commence the divorce proceedings. If […]
How can parents help their children though the process of divorce?
To help your children through the divorce process, you should have open lines of communication with them and understand how they’re responding to change.
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