More Articles by E.A. Gjelten

How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?

A guide to typical costs for different types of divorce mediation, with information on the factors that affect costs and the risks of some cost-saving measures.

How to Separate: Protect Your Rights Before Divorce

If you're considering filing for divorce, should you move out of your marital home? Does your state require you to separate? How can you protect your rights?

How to Modify Child Support Payments

Whether you're paying child support or receiving payments, you might think the current amount should change. Learn when and why a judge will modify child support.

Florida Child Custody Laws

When divorcing parents come into court for a decision on parenting arrangements, judges in Florida base their decisions on the best interests of the child.

Legal Separation in Alabama

Get answers to common questions about legal separation in Alabama, including the requirements, consequences, and pros and cons of this alternative to divorce.

Grounds for Divorce in Louisiana

Learn about the legal reasons for divorce in Louisiana, the state's separation requirement for no-fault divorce, and why you might want to get a fault divorce based on your spouse's misconduct.

Cohabitation Laws in Washington State

Unmarried Washington couples who've lived together in committed intimate relationships have some legal rights and duties that are similar to married couples. Learn about those rights and which relationships qualify.

E.A. Gjelten

Legal Editor