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BROOKLYN, New York. For some women, it’s easier to get a restraining order than to get a divorce. In North Carolina, couples must endure a one-year cooling-off period before they can file for divorce. The rationale behind the law is that couples, in a fit of anger or rage, may file for divorce and later regret it. According to the Journal of Law and Economics, a cooling off period in which couples are required to wait before they can divorce can reduce the divorce rate. While the cooling off period indeed reduces the number of divorces—these periods can have serious unintended consequences. Longer cooling off periods are associated with fewer divorces, but for women (and men) struggling to leave abusive marriages and relationships, these periods can mean the difference between life and death.

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BROOKLYN, New York. If you’re going through a breakup or divorce, you may be facing a range of emotions. Divorce is particularly challenging because you may have shared finances, a home, bank accounts, debts, and even children with your ex. However, you may have not considered how technology might play a role in your divorce or split. Couples are more digitally connected than ever. When you’re going through a breakup or divorce, it is important to make sure you divorce digitally as well. Here are some things you should consider to ensure a clean split:

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BROOKLYN, New York. If you are in the process of getting divorced, child custody matters might be among the most difficult decisions you and your family will have to make. There are many factors that must be considered when making a child custody determination. The Elliot Green Law Offices, a child custody lawyer in Brooklyn, New York answer ten questions about child custody here.

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BROOKLYN, New York. If you are considering getting divorced, it is important to consider all the factors that will go into play during the process. Divorce is not just an emotional decision. It is a financial decision that can impact your assets, your home, and your savings. It is also a legal decision that can have an impact on your children and family. If you are planning on getting divorced, it is important to find a qualified divorce lawyer in Brooklyn, New York like the Elliot Green Law Offices, who can help you resolve some of the tough financial and child custody questions that divorce can raise. Having a divorce lawyer on your side can help you avoid some of the common divorce mistakes and pitfalls, and avoid some of the regrets divorcing couples face. What are the top three regrets divorcing couples may face?

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