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Divorce law is a state issue and is handled in local state courts. Although divorce law may be very similar, each state has its own divorce laws which apply to divorces taking place within its borders.
If you are facing a divorce, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the divorce laws in your state. You need to understand the legal process and how the law will apply to your divorce. Depending upon your circumstances, the legal issues to be addressed during the course of your divorce proceedings may be complex. Legal issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, spousal support, and the distribution of marital assets may all be the subject of litigation within the context of your divorce. The outcome of these issues will be determined by the divorce laws in your state.
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People facing divorce must confront the question of whether or not to hire a divorce lawyer to represent them. Although you are not required to have a lawyer, it is certainly best if you do. The only circumstance in which you might be justified in thinking about representing yourself is one in which you and your spouse have no children, no assets, and are in agreement about all aspects of the divorce. However, even in such a situation, you must still go through the legal process. You must follow the rules of procedure that governs divorce in your state. You may have to file legal petitions, responses, attain service of process, and present your case to a judge in open court. Unless you are prepared to do all of this yourself, fully aware of what you are doing and the implications thereof, you would be well-advised to hire a divorce lawyer.
Why a Lawyer for Divorce?
If your marriage is heading for a divorce, or if you and your spouse are considering doing so, it would be wise to discuss your matter with an experienced divorce lawyer. Beyond the breaking of the romantic relationship between husband and wife, your most important possessions and relationship must be addressed during legal divorce proceedings. Your home, your children, your assets and your debts, among others, are all factors that must be handled and agreed upon in divorce. The stakes are high which is why you need a divorce attorney.
Separation and divorce can be as difficult as grieving the loss of a loved one. It is often a period that is marked by many changes in a person’s life – financial, social, and psychological – and often includes difficult decisions about your life and your family. The best thing to have in such times is an experienced attorney who will diligently represent you at this difficult time, advocating for your interests and protecting the welfare of your children. Before discussing with your spouse the terms of your separation or divorce, including a separation agreement or custody arrangement, contact one of our lawyers.
Divorce Law Resources | Find Divorce Laws in Your Area
There are many resources you can use to educate yourself about divorce law in your area. This site contains information about divorce laws in each state. We also have articles and links to other legal resources. This website is for informational purposes only and nothing contained herein constitutes legal advice. For legal advice about your specific divorce situation, we strongly encourage you to speak with a divorce lawyer in your area.
You can use this website to find divorce lawyers and legal resources in your state. Start by selecting your state from the list to the right. You find helpful information about local divorce laws, divorce lawyers, articles, links and other helpful resources to help educate you about divorce law.
Your divorce may be the most significant legal and financial event of your life. If you are poorly represented by a lawyer who is not truly qualified to handle your case or focused on obtaining the best result for you, it could prove to be a costly event and one that you regret for a long time. Find out how the different divorce lawyers listed here can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you get a fair result in your divorce or family law case.
Divorce and Divorce Lawyer News | May 16, 2012
Hand Surgeon's Divorce Making National News
From the Houston Chronicle:
Former hand surgeon Michael Brown, his estranged wife, Rachel, and a platoon of lawyers crowded into state district court Tuesday for the first of two days of hearings related to their pending and bitter divorce.
Brand Unfollows Perry on Twitter After Divorce
From The Huffington Post:
Russell Brand has finally made his split from Katy Perry official...on Twitter.
Nearly five months after Brand filed divorce docs, the comedian has unfollowed his ex, "Access Hollywood" reported Sunday. Perry was quicker to unsubscribe from Brand's @rustyrockets account, clicking the unfollow button in January -- less than a month after Brand filed for divorce.
Sanders-Pilar Divorce Moves Forward
From The Huffington Post:
A Texas judge ordered Deion Sanders' estranged wife on Monday to stay at least 500 yards away from the former NFL star's suburban Dallas home in a ruling stemming from a scuffle between the pair last month.
State District Judge Ray Wheless also gave the Hall of Famer temporary custody of the former couple's children pending a full custody hearing, and ordered that the children undergo psychological counseling.
Coleman's Ex-Wife Seeks Estate
From CBSNews.com:
Gary Coleman's ex-wife wants a judge to award her the child TV star's estate.
Shannon Price testified Monday in 4th District Court that even though the two divorced in 2008, they kept living together and presented themselves to the public as married until his death May 28, 2010.
The "Diff'rent Strokes" actor was taken off life support after suffering a head injury in a fall at his home, according to a copy of his death certificate in court records. He was 42.
Study Shows Most Divorce After Separation
From TucsonCitizen.com:
About 79% of married couples who separate end up getting divorced, suggest new estimates of the incidence and length of separations.
“Separation is very common and is more common than immediate divorce,” said researcher Dmitry Tumin of Ohio State University at a presentation at the annual meeting of the Population Association of America, which ended Sunday. “Most separations last one year or less, but a few drag on a decade or more before ending in divorce. Other separations stay unresolved.”
How to Tell Kids About Divorce
From The Huffington Post:
Preparing to break the divorce news to your kids? Wondering how to broach the subject and how much to share? How your children will react and how to handle their questions?
Well you’re not alone. Talking about divorce with your children is tough. You don’t want to make errors that you will regret.
Long-Lasting Bitter Divorce May Finally Settle
From MercuryNews.com:
A scorched-earth divorce case that has lasted longer than the Civil War -- featuring a former president of Yahoo Inc., a $5 million home in Belvedere, and allegations of drug use, infidelity and electronic bugging -- is headed toward a conclusion Monday in Marin Superior Court.
The case involves Susan Decker, 49, who resigned as Yahoo president in 2009, and Michael Dovey, 52, a former investment banker at Montgomery Securities. Representatives of both sides reported that a settlement had been reached Sunday night, on the eve of Monday's scheduled trial.
Possible Divorce Led to Suicide
From GreenBayPressGazette.com:
Denis Bay wrote about surviving before carrying out his last, violent act.
Struggling with a crumbling marriage that threatened to tear him away from his children, the 46-year-old De Pere father of two vowed to keep the family together.
“I don’t want a divorce. I want my family to be whole,” he wrote in his journal. “A divorce would be very ugly. We don’t need ugly, and I don’t want it. I won’t stand there and take it on the chin. I have to survive.”
In the end, however, he killed his family and then himself.
Divorce and Finance; Advice from an Expert
From The Huffington Post:
Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky, host of RLTV's “Cash Call,” dedicated Tuesday's episode of her half-hour call-in show to divorce over 50. She talked to The Huffington Post about how women in particular can avoid the financial fall-out that may accompany a marriage’s demise -- as well as the biggest mistake that she says women often make during divorce.
Husband Murders Wife, Shoots Self Outside Lawyer's Office
From SFGate.com:
A Petaluma schoolteacher and mother of four who was on her way to see her divorce lawyer was shot and killed by the former high school classmate she married two years ago, who then turned the gun on himself, police and friends said Monday.
Kim Conover, 43, who taught at a Petaluma elementary school, was shot by her estranged husband, 41-year-old Kevin Conover, outside a law office on Keller Street in downtown Petaluma about 2 p.m. Sunday, authorities said. He then shot himself with his revolver.
What Factors Lead to Divorce?
From The Atlantic:
Given the fact that a good number of marriages still end in divorce, understanding what factors are linked to divorce might actually help us predict it. And if these connections were understood early enough in the relationship - so that the skills needed to resolve the issues could be acquired in time - this might help avoid some divorces all together.
In a new study, the researchers followed 136 married couples who all reported being very satisfied in the first four years of their marriages. They questioned each spouse periodically over a period of 10 years, asking them to rate statements about marriage satisfaction, level of commitment, personality traits, stress levels, problem solving abilities, and how supportive they were with their partners. Some skills and traits were rated by the researchers, as the couples discussed relationship difficulties in the lab.
Anthony Had Hoped to Reconcile
From TMZ:
Marc Anthony held out hope for a reconciliation with Jennifer Lopez, but decided to file for divorce when she told him ... she's madly in love with BF Casper Smart ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ broke the story ... Marc filed for divorce Monday -- nine months after the couple announced they were splitting.
But sources extremely close to Marc tell us, he didn't make the decision on his own -- he had a heart-to-heart with J.Lo a few weeks back to see if she really, truly wanted to end the marriage.
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