There is more than one way to get divorced, and the process you choose can have a big impact on the final terms of your divorce. It can also affect how difficult your divorce will be for you and your family emotionally, how much support you’ll have as you go through the process, and how prepared you’ll be for your life after divorce.
Legal Issues
How Divorce Mediation Works
In divorce mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution, a neutral third party helps divorcing couples to negotiate and settle their differences – without going to court.
The First Legal Steps To Divorce
Here is some information and a handy checklist to help you set goals and think about options as you move forward with your divorce – and life.
My Spouse Had An Affair And We Live In A No-Fault Divorce State
A no-fault divorce simply means that you do not have to prove misconduct by your spouse to obtain a divorce. However, that misconduct may still be relevant evidence in your case. Florida’s alimony statute, F.S. 61.08, includes infidelity as a factor; as does Florida’s child custody statute, F.S. 61.13(3) (“moral fitness of the parents”). At […]
Can A Judge Modify A Separation Agreement Regarding Kids?
Brad Micklin, a family lawyer in Nutley, answers: A parent may succeed on an application to the court to modify a custody and parenting time agreement if the court finds that there has been a substantial change in circumstances affecting the health or welfare of the children and that a modification is in the children’s […]
Can We Prepare Our Own Separation Agreement?
Can my spouse and I prepare our own separation agreement or do we need to hire lawyers?
Residency Requirements For Filing For Divorce In Oklahoma
Jurisdiction to grant a divorce is governed by the Oklahoma Statutes, which require that either you or your spouse must be an actual resident of the State of Oklahoma, in good faith, for at least six months immediately prior to filing for a divorce. The term “actual resident” has been interpreted as domicile, which means […]
How Should I Dress For My Day In Divorce Court?
Brad Micklin, a family lawyer in Nutley, answers: There is no dress code or other dress requirement for court. However, I typically use the word “respectfully” when describing how a client should dress for court. Wear something that you feel signifies showing respect. This can mean different things to different people. For some, it means […]
The Most Common Divorce Mistake People Make In New Jersey
Brad Micklin, a family lawyer in Nutley, answers: The most common divorce mistake is not retaining an attorney. There are several reasons people choose not to retain an attorney and none of them are any good. Some people think “I can’t afford it,” “I can represent myself; it’s easy,” or “My spouse and I agree […]
If I Had An Affair, Am I At Fault For Our Divorce?
I had an affair. My wife says I am at fault and she plans to take all the property in the divorce. Will she get everything?
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