Other Divorce Topics
Other Divorce Topics
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What Causes Divorce? 8 Common Reasons Marriages End
Whether you’re just curious or thinking of your own marital challenges, here’s a look at what research has to say about the most common causes of divorce.
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In some cases, a divorce may be affected by immigration. Here are some common questions and answers.
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What to Do If Your Ex Is Stalking You
Things to know if your ex-spouse (or former significant other) is stalking you.
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Changing Your Name—Or Your Child's—After Divorce
Find out whether you can change your or your child's name as part of your divorce.
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How to Challenge an Unfair Divorce Settlement
Very rarely (if ever) will divorcing spouses get everything they want in a divorce settlement. Instead, most divorces require compromise from both sides in order to resolve the case. As a result, many divorced spouses believe that they got a raw deal. This doesn't mean that they all have grounds to head back to court and set aside their divorce settlements.
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Divorce and Religion: What Different Faiths Say About Ending a Marriage
See what the Bible and various religions say about ending a marriage, and how religious views can factor into decisions around divorce.
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Who Gets the Family Dog or Cat in a Divorce?
You want to keep the family pet as part of your divorce . . . but so does your spouse. Who wins that battle may depend on where you live.
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What establishes common law marriage? Find out here.
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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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Domestic abuse victims can ask the court to issue an order that directs the abuser to refrain from having any contact with the victim or the victim's children.
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What establishes common law marriage? Find out here.
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Learn about common law marriage in Texas.
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Same-Sex Couples: Child Custody Issues
The specific rules for child custody and visitation differ from state to state and continue to be in flux with regard to gay parents.
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Changing Your Name—Or Your Child's—After Divorce
Find out whether you can change your or your child's name as part of your divorce.
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Mental Health Issues and Divorce
Mental health issues can be challenging, whether you're the one suffering or the one living with a struggling spouse. In many cases, one spouse's mental health challenges can contribute to a couple's divorce. Many factors may influence a judge's decisions in a divorce, including each spouse's mental health. Learn more about the effects of either spouse's mental illness on divorce.