Marriage Equality—Treat Marriage Like A Business

On September 1, 2010, in Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, by Leslye

“Man toils from sun to sun, but Woman’s work is never done.” Many women believe that marriage is an institution that benefits men more than women. This belief stems from the fact that many women today have to take on what they feel is a superwoman role. They work outside the house and then come [...]

Common Law Marriage—Informal Marriage

On September 1, 2010, in Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce By States, Divorce Information, Marriage, by Leslye

Common Law Marriage sometimes called informal marriage or marriage by habit and repute is historically a form of interpersonal status in which a man and a woman are not legally married.  Legally in this sense means that the marriage did not occur by having a religious or civil ceremony, nor did the couple obtain a [...]

Remarriage—Should You Do It?

On September 1, 2010, in Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, by Leslye

Almost half of the marriages in the United States today end in divorce. Surprisingly, a large number of people remarry. (Some of them before the ink on the divorce decree has had a chance to dry!) Should you do it? If you are thinking about taking the plunge, be sure to go in with your [...]

What Is An Annulment And Do You Need One?

On September 1, 2010, in Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Divorce/Legal, by Leslye

Annulment is a legal proceeding by which a marriage is declared invalid. It differs from a divorce in that it declares that the marriage never existed, as opposed to dissolving a marriage. There are two types of annulment, civil and religious. A civil annulment occurs through a petition with the court of your jurisdiction. A [...]