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Divorce Litigation vs. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ending a marriage is never easy for several reasons. While your divorce is likely to pose significant emotional challenges, it is also going to influence your life in several other ways. It can be difficult to determine the best approach to your divorce, and it’s essential to know the value of experienced legal representation when you are ending your marriage. One of the most important choices you will need to make is whether you plan to take your divorce to court or if you will try to settle it privately. Many divorcing couples across the country are using alternative dispute

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Contempt of Court FAQ

Family law is an important section of civil law that pertains to many types of cases. If you are involved in any family law case, be it a divorce, child custody determination, or anything that falls within the purview of family law, you must abide by the terms of your court order to the letter. Failure to do so can lead to severe penalties. Additionally, it’s vital to be truthful in all your interactions with the family court. If you lie to the court, present false or misleading information, or fail to comply with a legal family court order, you

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Equitable Distribution vs. Community Property

Every state in the country enforces unique rules pertaining to divorce. When it comes to property division, states follow either equitable distribution or community property law. Only nine U.S. states enforce community property, and they include Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. All other states uphold equitable distribution laws. If you are divorcing in the Midwest, it’s a good idea to understand equitable distribution laws. However, if you ever move to a community property state, you should understand how this form of property division works as well. What Is Community Property Law? Many people who

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Divorce Financial Disclosure FAQ

Facing divorce is never easy, even if you know that ending your marriage would be the best option for your current situation. Every divorce is unique, but all divorce cases must cover a few essential factors. Property division is one of the most important, and one of the most contentious. Ending your marriage is not simply terminating your marriage contract, it is also a process of establishing separate property ownership rights for you and your spouse over your shared marital property. To complete property division and other aspects of divorce properly, the divorcing spouses must undergo the financial disclosure process.

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Potential Benefits of Legal Separation in the Midwest

Ending a marriage is a major decision. Anyone considering divorce in the Midwest must weigh their options carefully. Of course, some marriages result in divorce after years of tension and conflict. In other cases, spouses rush to divorce instead of working through issues they could potentially resolve. Divorce is a complex and often expensive process, and you and your spouse must be certain of your decision if either of you intend to file a divorce petition. Fortunately, there is an alternative that could provide both of you with time and space as you either resolve your differences and reconcile or

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Your Guide to Property Division in Divorce

Divorce is a difficult and emotionally stressful process for everyone who experiences it. While your impending divorce may involve a child custody determination and other sensitive personal issues, property division is likely to be a major point of contention in your divorce case. If you are preparing for a divorce, it’s vital to not only know your state’s laws pertaining to property division but also the value of legal representation as you navigate this challenging process. Divorce entails not only the end of a marriage contract but also the establishment of separate property ownership rights over the divorcing couple’s shared

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Can Criminal Conviction Influence Family Court Orders?

If you have a standing family court order that pertains to child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and other agreements with an ex-spouse, criminal conviction can potentially alter your family court order in various ways. Domestic violence and child abuse will almost certainly lead to family court proceedings, but it is also possible for criminal activity seemingly unrelated to a family court order to lead to modification proceedings. In the event you or an ex-spouse are convicted of a crime, it is essential to consult your family law attorney as soon as possible to determine how this will influence any

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Commonly Overlooked Considerations in Modern Divorce Cases

Every divorce is unique, and most people who have completed divorces will report that the experience was one of the most challenging and stressful events they have ever experienced. Whether you and your spouse have made a mutual decision to end your marriage or one of you has decided to divorce, it’s natural to have lots of questions about the process. It’s also natural for people facing divorce proceedings to overlook critical details that have tremendous influence on their future. If you plan to divorce soon, it’s essential to be as thorough as possible when it comes to evaluating the

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Divorce Timeline FAQs

If you are planning to divorce in the near future, it’s natural to have lots of questions and concerns about what you can expect from your divorce proceedings. There are several options for handling your divorce effectively, and it’s vital to weigh these options carefully in the preliminary stages of your divorce case. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the typical divorce timeline. If you are unsure about how long your divorce may take to complete, review the following information so you can approach this challenging situation with greater confidence and a

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What to Expect From a Divorce Mediator

Divorce mediation has grown to become one of the most popular options for settling divorces in the US. A properly conducted mediation process can allow both spouses to save time, money, and stress on what is likely to be one of the most challenging experiences of their lives. If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, it’s important for both of you to consider how you want to handle the process, and it behooves both of you to carefully evaluate the potential benefits of mediation. Some divorcing spouses may assume that they fight too much for a collaborative divorce

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What Does a Mediator Do in Divorce Mediation?

Many couples throughout the Midwest are choosing alternative dispute resolution to avoid the prohibitive costs and considerable time investment required for divorce litigation. The most used form of alternative dispute resolution in Midwest divorce cases is mediation, a simplified divorce settlement negotiation process that unfolds under the supervision and guidance of a mediator. If you are preparing to divorce in the Midwest, you should understand how mediation works, the potential benefits it can offer, and what you can expect from your chosen mediator. What Is a Divorce Mediator? A divorce mediator is a legal professional who serves as a neutral

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Common Financial Issues in Modern Divorce Cases

Divorce is much more than simply ending your marriage. It is also a formal legal process of establishing separate property ownership rights over property and debts that previously qualified as marital property while you were married. If you are planning to end your marriage in the Midwest, it’s natural to have concerns and apprehensions about the financial implications of your divorce. Every marriage is unique; therefore, every divorce will entail unique details. While there is no single foolproof strategy for handling divorce proceedings in the Midwest, there are a few things anyone should keep in mind as they begin the

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