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Insurance
Marital Property Division
Military Divorce
Paternity Issues
Prenuptial Agreement
Retirement Assets
Same Sex
Separation
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Types Of Divorce
Annulment
Nationwide Articles
Before and after divorce
State Articles
- When Should You Choose Collaborative Divorce?
- When Divorce Means Re-Entering the Job Market
- The "Bee in Your Bonnet" Syndrome: You May Not Need to Go Down that Divorce Chute
- "Monkey Mind" and Infidelity
- Happy Life, Happy Wife
- Suddenly Single: Your Steps to Financial Fitness
- Ten Secrets of Great Lawyering
- The Art of the Prenup -- Use Sparingly
- Warning Signs of Infidelity
- Where There’s A Will…. Estate Planning and Wills
- Why Do I Need a Private Investigator?
- Your First Appointment With Your Divorce Lawyer
- Move Over Nanny, Here Comes Granny -- Why Every Domestic Relations Attorney/Mediator Should Know an Elder Law Attorney
- Can You Preserve Your Business Relationship During and After Divorce?
- Divorce Options
- Divorce Primer - The Contested Case
- Estate Planning and Divorce in Massachusetts
- Expectations in Divorce
- Financial Statements and Financial Disclosure in Massachusetts Divorce
- How to Save Your Marriage
- Recent Developments in Massachusetts Divorce and Family Law
- How Can A Therapist Help When You Are Dealing with Divorce?
- Unmarried Couples
- Marriage and Other Long-Term Relationships
- Massachusetts Life After Divorce FAQ's - "Help! My 'ex' Won't Cooperate"
- Who Is That Man Sleeping In My Bed?
- Estate Planning, Re-Marriage and Divorce: A Massachusetts State of Mind and a Cautionary Tale
- Prenuptial Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
- When Facing Separation or Divorce, Be Prepared to Negotiate
- For Women, Financial Help Is at Hand
Nationwide Articles
- Ten Qualities to Seek in a Family Lawyer
- 10 Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents
- Attorney-Client Retainer Agreements
- How to Avoid Making the Same 'Mistakes' All Over Again in your New Relationship
- How a Little Internet Checking Can Save You Much, Much Grief
- Book Review: Alec Baldwin's "A Promise to Ourselves"
- Choosing a Marital Therapist
- Cohabitation and Estate Planning
- Enhancing Communication With Your Attorney
- Divorce Dictionary
- Do It Yourself Divorce
- 5 Realities about Prenuptial Agreements -- Why Having One May Be a Bad Choice for Your Marriage
- Five Traits to Consider in Hiring Your Lawyer
- Avoid These Behaviors to Reduce Divorce Costs
- Getting What You Want Out of Your Divorce
- Healing from Infidelity
- Divorcing Parents Beware: Don't Ruin the Holidays For Your Children
- How Much Law Do I Need To Know?
- Post-Divorce Stress: Changing Custody
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Qualifications to Consider in Hiring Your Lawyer
- Rate Your Mate
- Ready, Set, Go
- 25 Secrets to a Great Marriage
- Teacher Conferences Are Important For Divorced Or Divorcing Parents
- 10 Tips for Online Dating
- The Walkaway Wife Syndrome
- Time Together
- Oh, What a Tangled Web We Love -- Tips for Online Dating
- Step-Parents: Advice on Getting Along
- What About Our Children?
- What Are Premarital Agreements?
- Windfall Planning: What to Do If You End Up With a Million Dollars
- You Have the Right to a Competent Attorney, or The Very Best Attorneys are Nice People
- Attempting to Hide Assets Before Divorce?
- Child Custody Disputes After Divorce
- Consider Therapy Before Divorce
- Dating Before a Divorce is Final
- Emotional Problems for Children After Divorce
- Financial Considerations Before Divorce
- Living Together After Divorce
- Managing Your Money After a Divorce
- Mediation After Divorce
- Relocating Children After Divorce
- Remarriage After Divorce
- Seeking a Religious Annulment After Divorce
- The First Year After a Divorce
- The Post-Divorce Checklist
- Three Things You Should Do Before a Divorce
- 4 Tips for Moving On After Divorce
- Trial Separation Before Divorce
- What Happens to Wedding Rings After Divorce?
- Your Credit Score Before and After Divorce
- TRICARE Eligibility After Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Nationwide Articles
Credit and debt
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
- Divorce & Bankruptcy FAQ's
- Understanding Credit Reports and Rebuilding Bad Credit
- Erasing Negative Credit Report Entries
- Rebuilding Bad Credit
- Important Credit Information
- Credit and Divorce
- Divorce Dictionary
- Five Steps to Divorce Yourself from Unsecured Debt
- Maintaining Your Credit Status
- Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Divorce Basics
State Articles
- When Should You Choose Collaborative Divorce?
- The Financial Affidavit
- How to Get a Divorce: Let Me Count the Ways
- Your First Appointment With Your Divorce Lawyer
- Divorce Options
- Divorce Primer - The Contested Case
- Financial Statements and Financial Disclosure in Massachusetts Divorce
- Limited Assistance Representation in Hampden, Suffolk, and Norfolk Counties
- Postnuptial Agreements: Fogg v. Fogg
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Family Service Department
- New Divorce Rules on the Horizon
- Domestic Violence
- Massachusetts Divorces
- Uncontested Divorce
- Massachusetts Estate Planning and Divorce
- Massachusetts Grounds for Divorce
- Merger vs. Survival of Divorce Agreements in Massachusetts
- Prenuptial Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
- Process for a Contested Divorce in Massachsuetts
Nationwide Articles
- Katrina Legal Resources
- Help! I'm Afraid of My Child's Father
- Divorce Dictionary
- Legal Separation and Divorce
- Palimony
- What Happens If We Go To Court?
- An Interview with a Lawyer in China
- Abandonment: Divorce Issues with a Non-Present Spouse
- Benefits of Settling Divorce Out of Court
- Can a Divorcing Couple Share a Lawyer?
- Common Mistakes Men Make During Divorce
- Defining Adultery in a Divorce
- Divorce Petition and Divorce Complaint: Legal Definitions
- Do I Need a Lawyer for a Divorce?
- Hiring an Attorney for Divorce: What to Look For
- How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
- How to Enforce a Marital Settlement Agreement
- How to Find and Choose a Divorce Attorney
- The Role of Lawyers in a Divorce
- Types of Divorce Attorney Fees and Payment Methods
- Types of Divorce: Getting Ready
- When to Settle a Divorce Out-of-Court
- A Guide to Testifying in Divorce Court
- Arbitration vs. Divorce Litigation
- Consequences of Defying Divorce Court Orders
- Discovery in Divorce Litigation
- Divorce Litigation and Issues of Child Custody
- Divorce Litigation Funding in High-Value Cases
- How to Conduct One's Self in Divorce Court
- If Your Spouse Violates Divorce Court Orders
- Issues of Bankruptcy and Divorce Litigation
- Making Sure You Have a Good Lawyer in Divorce Litigation
- Personal Jurisdiction and Divorce
- Pro Se Divorce Litigation
- Protecting Your Money in Anticipation of Divorce Litigation
- Three Real-Life Divorce Court Horror Stories
- Taking an Unwilling Spouse to Divorce Court
- Temporary Divorce Court Orders
- The Personnel in Divorce Court
- Three Things That Will Drive Up Divorce Litigation Costs
- 4 Tips for Surviving the Divorce Litigation Process
- What to Expect in Divorce Court
- When Children Testify in Divorce Court
- Comparing Annulment, Separation and Divorce
- How Angry Decisions Affect Your Divorce
- Learning About Divorce: The Tiger Woods Scandal
- Why It Pays to "Take the High Road" in Divorce
- How Much Does A Divorce Cost?
- How To Reduce Costs Of A Divorce
- Costs Of Divorce Lawyer: Retainer vs Fixed Fee
- How To Save On Legal Costs During A Divorce
- Issues That Determine The Costs Of Divorce
- Divorce Tips For Men
- Getting on with Life After Divorce For Men
- Divorce and Alimony: Spousal Support Basics
- How To Negotiate Alimony During Divorce
- How To Calculate Alimony During Divorce
- Divorce Settlement Agreement: Terms to Consider
- Divorce Settlement Mistakes to Avoid
- What Is A Fair Divorce Settlement
- Steps To Get A Good Divorce Settlement
- Divorce for Gay Couples
- What is Common Law Marriage
Divorce Mediation
State Articles
- When Should You Choose Collaborative Divorce?
- FAQ's About Mediation to Stay Married
- Collaborative Law: A Safe Container of Mediation and Advocacy
- Balancing Advocacy and Neutrality: A Touchstone of Collaborative Practice
- Collaborative Law: What Collaborative Counsel Does for the Client
- The Custodial Saga of Marvin and Tammy Block
- We Chose Mediation; Do We Still Need an Attorney?
- Your First Appointment With Your Divorce Lawyer
- Collaborative Practice: A Marriage to the Divorce
- The Concept of Fairness in a Massachusetts Divorce
- Getting Through a Massachusetts Divorce with Less Pain and More Gain
- A Collaborative Divorce
- Collaborative Law As An Option in Divorce
- Collaborative Law: The Magic of Counterpart Counsel
- Conflict Resolution Tips for Divorcing Couples
- Custody and Mediation
- Divorce Options
- How to Win
- Is Mediation Only About Getting to Yes?
- Is Mediation Right For You?
- Grandparent Visitation - An Issue for Mediation
- For Which Activities Must the Noncustodial Parent Pay? An Issue for Mediation
- Rule-Making in the Blended Family - An Issue for Mediation
- How Can A Therapist Help When You Are Dealing with Divorce?
- Mediation Interview
- Collaborative Law - Representation Without Litigation
- Massachusetts Mediator Certification FAQ's
- Mediation and Post Divorce Modification of Spousal Support
- Mediation FAQ's
- Mediation to Stay Married -- A Technique with Promise
- Mediation's Hidden Benefits
- Mediators and College Cost Issues
- Ten Secrets for Mediation Reviewing Counsel
Nationwide Articles
- Mediation Is Often the Least Costly Way to Divorce
- Cooperative Divorce - Using Mediation
- Divorce Dictionary
- Divorce Mediation as a Mindful Approach to Divorce
- Collaborative Law Participation Agreement (Sample)
- What Is A Settlement Agreement?
- Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration and Mediation -- Should I Work It Out, Or Fight It Out?
- North Carolina Domestic Mediation
Divorce State Laws
Nationwide Articles
- Distinguishing Pre-Marital and Marital Property
- New Divorce Laws in New York State
- New York State Divorce Law: Grounds for Divorce
- New York State Divorce Laws: Outdated?
- North Carolina Divorce Laws Regarding Adultery
- Separation in a Military Marriage
- Common Law Marriage and Cohabitation Agreements
- Common Law Marriage and Prenuptial Agreements
- Common Law Marriage: Is It Recognized If You Change States?
- Overview of Common Law Marriage Using The Gene Simmons Example
- State Divorce Requirements
- States That Recognize Common Law Marriage
Divorce and Children
State Articles
- De Facto Parents
- Heightened Requirements For Grandparents Seeking Visitation
- Grandparent Visitation - An Issue for Mediation
- Visitation at the Holidays
- Grandparent Visitation
- Mediating A Child Removal Case
- Massachusetts Child Custody Cases
- Massachusetts Life After Divorce FAQ's - Moving on and Moving Away
- Parenting Coordinator
- Our Most Precious Asset
Nationwide Articles
- Child Custody Checklist
- Child Custody Agreements
- Child Custody Basics: Rights, Residency, and Relationships
- Child Custody: International Moves, the Hague Convention, and Retention of U.S. Jurisdiction
- Child Custody Move-Away Issues
- Can a Custodial Parent Take a Child Out of State?
- Custody and Visitation Disputes: Best and Worst Cases
- Child Custody Orders and Judicial Authority
- Child Custody: Parents vs. Grandparents
- Divorce Dictionary
- Documentation in Child Custody Cases
- Grandparents' Rights to Custody and Visitation
- Joint Custody and the Best Interest Standard
- Positive Parenting Through Divorce
- Post-Divorce Stress: Changing Custody
- Psychological Testing in Custody Cases
- Summary of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
- Visitation Problems
- Visitation Problems in High Conflict Divorces
- What is a Parenting Plan?
- Child Support 101: Questions and Answers for New Jersey Parents
- Florida Child Custody and Relocation Laws
- Sample of Typical Elements in a Prenuptial Agreement
- Steps to Get Custody of the Kids During Divorce
- When is Joint Custody Awarded?
- Dealing with a Guardian Ad Litem
- Divorce and Children's Names
- Child Support Past the Age of 18 in Arizona
- A Guide to Family Court
- File for an Uncontested Divorce
- How to Serve Divorce Papers to a Missing Spouse
- Can I Change My Mind About Adoption?
- Can My Parental Rights be Terminated?
- I Was a Surrogate Mother: Can I Keep the Child?
- What Are the Child Support Enforcement Laws?
- What to do When Your Child is Taken by Parent to a Foreign Country
- Custody Disputes: What is Parental Kidnapping?
- How Do I Get an Increase in Child Support?
- What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act?
- The Impact of Domestic Violence on Divorce and Child Custody Cases
- How Do I Get a Decrease in Child Support?
- How Do I Enforce my Child Support Order?
Divorce taxation
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
- Divorce Versus Annulment: The Tax Difference
- Federal Income Tax FAQ's
- Filing Status: Interrelation with Child Exemptions and Credits
- IRS Publication 503: Child and Dependent Care Expenses (PDF Document)
- IRS Publication 504: Divorced or Separated Individuals (PDF Document)
- IRS Publication 8332: Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced or Separated Parents (PDF Document)
- Legal Fees for Divorce: What's Deductible?
- Debt Beats: Stop Paying Your Ex's Taxes
- The Seven Alimony Rules
- Taxation of Child Support and Alimony/Spousal Maintenance
Family Support
State Articles
- Times They Are a' Changin', or Are They? Alimony in a Changing Landscape
- Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines -- Changes Effective January 1, 2009
- Unemancipated Children Over 18 Years Old
- Ending Alimony on Remarriage - A Change in Circumstances
- Evaluating Child Support Guidelines
- Alimony in Massachusetts -- Is It Predictable?
- Massachusetts Life After Divorce FAQ's - "Help! My 'ex' Won't Cooperate"
- Massachusetts Child Support FAQ's
- Massachusetts Alimony
- Factors in Calculating Child Support
- Mediation and Post Divorce Modification of Spousal Support
- New Electronic Payments for Child Support Recipients
- Prenuptial Agreements and Alimony Waivers
- Securing Child Support Obligations Through Life Insurance
Nationwide Articles
- Child Support Calculation
- Divorce Dictionary
- National Child Support Enforcement Program
- The Seven Alimony Rules
- Support Order Life Insurance Protection Calculator
- Choosing the Right Adoption Agency
- How to Prevent Parental Kidnapping
- How to Spot an Adoption Agency Scam
- Laws Regarding Adopting Children From Guatemala
- What Fees Do the Adoptive Parents Pay to the Birth Mother?
- What Happens if the Birth Mother Changes Her Mind After Adoption?
- What if the Birth Father Did Not Relinquish His Rights Regarding Adoption?
- What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
- What is the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act?
- What is the Putative Father Registry for Adoption?
- What is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act?
- Who Gets the Family Pet During Divorce?
- Withholding Visitation Rights from Non-Paying Father
Filing for Divorce
Nationwide Articles
- Divorce Settlement Negotiation Tactics
- Negotiating Your Own Divorce Settlement
- Seeking an International Divorce
- Legal Ramifications of an International Divorce
- When Is It Too Late to Stop a Divorce?
- Steps In Filing For Divorce
- Costs Of Filing For Divorce
- Should I Hire A Lawyer for My Divorce?
- Filing Divorce Papers: Legal Issues to Consider
- Divorce Litigation: Minimizing the Costs
- Are You Contemplating Filing For Divorce?
For Men
Nationwide Articles
- How a Man Can Protect His Assets During Divorce
- Child Support Tips For Men
- Frequently Asked Divorce Questions For Men
- Divorce for Men: Can You Reclaim Child Support?
- How Multi State Child Custody Works
- Determining Multi State Child Custody If the Father Moves
- Overlooked Legal Rights Of Men In Divorce
- Divorced Father: Balancing Work And Family After A Divorce
- Divorce For Men: Why Women Get Child Custody Over 80% of the Time
- Divorce For Men: How Your Earning Power Matters
- Divorce for Men: How Much Income With Go to Family Support?
- Divorced Father: Becoming Organized, Scheduled, and Efficient After Divorce
For Women
Nationwide Articles
Insurance
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
Marital Property Division
State Articles
- Stock Options and Divorce In Massachusetts
- Stock Options and Divorce In Massachusetts
- Estate Must Pay Ex-Girlfriend - Unusual Massachusetts Case
- Yours, Mine, and Ours -- Financial Challenges of Second Marriages
- Prenuptial Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
- When Facing Separation or Divorce, Be Prepared to Negotiate
- For Women, Financial Help Is at Hand
Nationwide Articles
- Divorce and Real Estate Listing Agreements
- Definition of Equitable Distribution
- Divorce Dictionary
- For Sale by Owner -- Can it Work in Divorce?
- Refinancing or Buying Out Your Spouse -- Insights from a Mortgage Lender
- Keep the House and Refinance the Mortgage
- Legally, Who Gets the House (and Do You Really Want It Anyway)?
- Mortgage Glossary
- Property Division by State
- Purchase and Sale Agreement and Closing Contingencies
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
- Refinancing: What Can I Afford?
- Tax Treatment on Sale of Principal Residence by Divorced Couples
- Selecting a Realtor/Facilitator: Interview Tips
- Tax on Sale of the Marital Home
- What Are My Options With the House?
- Why Divorcing Couples Need a Realtor/Facilitator
- Defining Pre-Marital Assets: What is Included in Divorce?
- Facing Divorce: 401k and Other Retirement Considerations
- How to Protect Your Assets in a Divorce
- What Are My Options With the Family Home?
- Is My Spouse Entitled to My 401k?
- Settling a Property Division Agreement in Divorce
- How to File for Divorce While Living Abroad
Military Divorce
Nationwide Articles
- Calculating Military Child Support
- Divorce Dictionary
- Selecting an Attorney to Handle a Military Divorce
- Benefits of Former Spouses of Military Personnel
- Fact Sheet - Former Spouse SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan)
- Common Mistakes
- Military Pensions and the Ten Year Rule
- Military Retirement Pay
- Top Ten Mistakes Lawyers Make When Handling A Military Divorce
- Paternity in the Military
- Regular Active Duty and Reserve Military Pensions
- Considerations Involving Military Servicemembers
- The Disability Issue in the Distribution of Military Retirement Benefits
- Determining Child Support in a Military Divorce
- Divorce Laws for Active Army Personnel
Paternity Issues
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
- Help! I'm Afraid of My Child's Father
- DNA Testing in Social Security Cases
- DNA Paternity Tests: Why Not 100%?
- I'm a New Mother
- I'm Having a Baby!
- National Child Support Enforcement Program
- Paternity and Twins
- Paternity in the Military
- Paternity Law 101
- Preemptive Paternity Testing
- Terminating Parental Rights
- Visitation Problems
- Paternity: Who Decides What Is Legally Admissible?
- DNA Testing for Legal Purposes: Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Laboratory
Prenuptial Agreement
Nationwide Articles
- Important Laws Governing Prenuptial Agreements
- The Basics Of a Prenuptial Agreement
- How to Prepare a Prenuptial Agreement
- What Not To Do When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
- Should I Hire A Lawyer Before I File A Prenuptial Agreement?
- What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
- How To Write A Meaningful Prenuptial Agreement
Retirement Assets
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
- Dividing Pensions: Separate Interest vs. Shared Interest
- Federal Pension Survivor Benefit Loophole
- How an Actuary Protects Your Interests
- Present Value Calculation Versus Deferred Distribution of Employee Stock Options
- Q Tips for QDROs
- QDROs and Child Support
- Social Security and Divorce
- Social Security - Divorced Woman's Guide
- Survivorship Benefits in Pension Plans
- The Disability Issue in the Distribution of Military Retirement Benefits
Same Sex
State Articles
Nationwide Articles
Separation
Nationwide Articles
- Legal Separation: Sensible Alternative to Divorce
- A Wifes Rights During Legal Separation
- Is it Legal to Date While Separated?
- Overview of Legal Marriage Separation
- California Separation Agreement: First Step in Divorce
- Types of Separation: Legal Separation
- Types of Separation: Permanent Separation
- Types of Separation: Trial Separation
- Types of Separation: Which Is Best For You?
Spousal Support
Nationwide Articles
- Alimony Guidelines in New York
- Alimony Guidelines: How the Court Decides
- Alimony Law: Court Considerations and Guidelines
- Alimony Laws in Florida: Spousal Support Guidelines
- Alimony Laws: Guidelines and Court Considerations
- How Court Determines Alimony in New Mexico
- How is Alimony Calculated in New York?
- How is Spousal Support Calculated in Illinois?
- How to Reduce Alimony Payments
- Spousal Support Guidelines
- Steps to Modifying Alimony Payments
- Types of Alimony Considered During Divorce
- Temporary Spousal Support
Types of Divorce
Nationwide Articles
- Absolute Divorce: An Introduction
- Annul a Marriage with a Cheating Spouse?
- Dating While Separated: Legal Issues to Avoid
- How to File for Legal Separation
- Introduction to a Limited Divorce
- What is Legal Separation?
- A Guide to Arbitration Divorce
- Arbitration Divorce vs. Contested Divorce
- Arbitration Divorce vs. Mediation
- Collaborative Divorce: Determining How Much Compromise Is Too Much
- Comparing Costs of Each Divorce Type
- Costs of Divorce: Arbitration Divorce
- Costs of Divorce: Collaborative Divorce
- Costs of Divorce: Mediated Divorce
- Factors That Determine a Short vs. A Long Mediated Divorce
- FAQ's of Mediated Divorce
- Finding an Arbitrator for Arbitration Divorce
- Getting a Mediated Divorce for Trouble Communicating
- Guide to Default Divorce
- Guide to Summary Divorce
- How To Choose A Mediator for your Mediated Divorce
- Length of a Collaborative Divorce
- Mediated Divorce in California
- Mediated Divorce in Massachusetts
- Mediated Divorce in Michigan
- Mediated Divorce in New York
- Mediated Divorce in Texas
- Mediated Divorce in Virginia
- Arbitration Divorce vs. Collaborative Divorce
- Mediated Divorce: Avoid If You're Stubborn
- Must Read Collaborative Divorce and Mediation Assistance Books
- Need Privacy? Use Arbitration Divorce
- Possible Pitfalls of Mediated Divorce
- Professionals Commonly Involved With Collaborative Divorce and Their Costs
- Pros and Cons of Arbitration Divorce
- Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce
- Risks of Arbitration Divorce
- Risks of Collaborative Divorce
- Risks of Using Mediated Divorce
- Several Styles of a Mediated Divorce
- Top Reasons to Get a Mediated Divorce
- What's Illegal for a Mediator To Do in a Mediated Divorce
- When Legal Consult Can Be Beneficial in Mediated Divorce


