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Ten Things To Do If Divorce Is Imminent
If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.
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A Guide to Different Types of Separation: Trial, Permanent, and Legal Separation
Learn about the different kinds of separation, what they mean, and how they affect your legal rights.
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Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
Even though you might not want to be the spouse who files for divorce first, it might benefit you to file the paperwork before your spouse does.
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If you're in a contested custody trial, the judge may order a custody evaluation. Continue reading to learn more about the experts that prepare these reports.
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The Best Interests of the Child: Factors Judges Consider in Deciding Custody
Learn what judges look for when they're deciding which parenting arrangements would be in the children's best interests.
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Joint Child Custody: Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages?
Learn about the pros and cons of joint child custody, when it might—or might not—be the best choice for you and your children, and how to make shared parenting work.
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Enforcing Child Support Orders: Dealing With a Deadbeat Parent
Find out what happens when child support isn't paid, and how a parent can enforce a child support order.
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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.
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Top 15 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your Divorce Settlement
Learn about the most common financial pitfalls in divorce settlement agreements—and how to avoid them when you're negotiating your own agreement.
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Who Gets the House in Divorce?
Learn the pros and cons of fighting to keep the family home when you divorce, including refinancing and other financial consequences.
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Leaving an Abusive Relationship: How to Protect Yourself
Here are some steps to help protect yourself and your children when leaving an abusive relationship.
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Can I Give My Spouse Our Divorce Documents, or Do I Have to Hire a Process Server?
If you've filed for divorce, you might—or might not—have to pay a sheriff or other process server to deliver the divorce papers to your spouse. Learn how service of process works and how the rules apply to different situations.
