Are There Legitimate Ways to Avoid Paying Spousal Support?

Spousal support, also known as alimony by some, is a continuous issue for many on both sides of the issue following a divorce. The purpose of spousal support is to ensure that the supported party is not left without any marketable job skills or education, is able to maintain a standard of living to which they had become accustomed, and has enough money to live. Also considered will be the ability of the supporting party to make payments each month, the length of the marriage, as well as the health of the parties involved.

RI Divorce – The New DR-6 Form Unleashed

Rhode Island’s New DR-6 Financial Form is unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Find out if it’s still as confusing as the old form and what the major pitfalls are before you fall into them. Forewarned is forearmed.

Divorce and Alabama Law: The Basics

State law concerning divorce and issues related thereto are anything but uniform. This article explores and explains the basics of divorce law in Alabama. When applicable, this article also references the relevant statutory provision.

Family and Divorce Law – Need Practical Legal Solutions

Family and Divorce Law is all about legal separation of husband and wife. And modern law firms have been offering practical legal solutions for individuals and families.

How To Choose A Divorce Attorney

As a current member of the California Bar, and a former divorce lawyer, I attempt to contribute to my community and routinely volunteer at my local Bar Association as an arbitrator of attorneyclient fee disputes. This practice provides valuable insight into problems, un-met expectations and over-expectations consumers have with the divorce lawyers they hire. With this experience I offer this first in a series of guideline articles on hiring a divorce attorney.

Divorce Settlements – What Is Important To You?

The key sections of a well negotiated Marital Settlement Agreement are easy to name and not that difficult to achieve between people of good faith.   If there are minor children involved, the first issues are custody, co-parenting and support. There is no singular right way to manage these issues.

Contemplating Divorce? Consider Mediation

Divorce is a difficult experience, and for some, one of the worst of their lives. You need information about how to proceed before making any hasty moves.

Three Signs You Should Ask For A Divorce

If you find you are experiencing any of the following list of telltale signs, you should check in with your partner to see whether or not he or she if feeling the same. If the two of you can’t reach an agreement on how to go about correcting the situation, or if you both agree that you have already tried everything you can think of, and you both feel there is no hope to resurrect the relationship, you are probably ready to ask for a divorce. Consider whether you are experiencing any of these factors…

Why Presentation Is Everything At Court

Going to court in some ways is similar to going to an interview. You have to be mindful of how you look and come across to others. The stakes however are far higher than an interview situation which means that you will have to work far harder at ensuring present yourself physically and emotionally in the best possible light. In order to come across well at court you will have to be able to control your emotions, your body language and certainly not give the impression that you are easily rattled.

Explaining Child Support Modification

When it comes to paying and receiving child support, they are subject to change and are not necessarily permanent. Whenever either party has experienced a significant change in circumstances, it may warrant a child support modification. Such a modification refers to a change in how much someone pays or receives.