Prepare For Divorce

Every woman should prepare for divorce while they are happily married. This may sound cynical, but if a divorce doesn’t happen to you and you live happily ever after, then you have lost nothing. But if life throws you a curve ball and a divorce does happen to you, it will have been the most important thing […]

Married Couples

The Census Bureau has reported that in 2010 only 48 percent of American households were represented by married couples.  This is the first time that figure has dropped below 50 percent.  This is down from 78 percent in 1950—the days of “Ozzie and Harriet” are gone.  Just a fifth of households were traditional families—married couples […]

Legal Separation or Divorce

On February 4, 2010, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Unlike a divorce, a legal separation does not put an end to your marriage.  The same issues addressed during the divorce process are also addressed in a legal separation agreement.  You remain legally married while choosing to live separately.  A legal separation can protect your interests until you decide to file for divorce. Your separation agreement sets […]

Divorce Advice

On January 18, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Be careful where you get advice.  Your friends and relatives will have plenty of free advice—but don’t take it—the price is too high if they’re wrong (and they usually are).  Only use your friends for emotional support. Use an attorney who specializes in divorce for advice.