It’s rare for both parties to be completely happy about the outcome of a divorce. By their very nature, divorces are about compromise, and since divorces include property, money and children, those compromises are painful. Although compromise is a major factor in most divorces, some final rulings favor one side due to a legal mistake […]
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News From Your Family Lawyer: Divorce Rate Increasing
When the economic recession began, the divorce rate actually decreased. Researchers who observed the trend are noticing that as the economy rebounds, divorce rates are bouncing right back with it. The LA Times reports that a group of researchers recently identified a marked increase in the divorce rate in 2010 and 2011 when the economy […]
4 Reasons To Hire A Divorce Attorney
When a marriage comes to an end, it can be tempting to try to resolve the divorce on your own. Many people choose to forgo hiring an attorney because they feel that they cannot be in the marriage for another second, and they would rather accept poor terms than battle it out in court. This […]
Divorce Resolutions For The New Year
If previous years are any indication, January will be the busiest month for divorce attorneys during 2014. The Huffington Post reports that January sees so many more divorces than other months that it has been dubbed “divorce month.” You may be wondering, “why January?” Couples who are considering divorce during November and December generally choose […]
Get Through Your Divorce
Divorces are always more complex than people initially assume, especially when it comes to finances. Couples tend to compartmentalize their finances. One spouse may worry about retirement plans, savings and the like, while the other spouse takes care of credit cards, house payments and monthly expenses. As such, neither spouse may be fully prepared for […]
Help Your Child Through Divorce
We’ve all heard about the studies that show how divorce can negatively affect children. Many couples let their anger and frustration define their approach to divorce, making the split hard for their child to cope with. According to the Huffington Post, the thing that divorced couple’s most regret about their separation is the impact that […]
