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Posted on Sep 30, 2022
Recently, MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband. According to The Fresno Bee, Scott, who is one ...
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Posted on Sep 23, 2022
Recently, an online cheating scandal involving Adam Levine made headlines nationwide. According to Women’s Health, a magazine featuring news for and about women, Levine has been accused of ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2022
There are often surprises that pop up during the divorce process. However, no one ever expects that one of those surprises will involve one of the spouses passing away before the divorce is finalized. ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2022
Legal separations are an alternative to divorce. They allow couples to explore what life would be like apart from one another. In many cases, legal separations only last for a short while. After ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2022
Recently, the child custody battle between former Teen Mom star Amber Portwood and her ex came to an end. According to E! News, an entertainment news media outlet, Portwood lost the custody dispute, ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2022
Earlier this year, a relatively new law in California that redefines coercive control as a form of abuse helped lead to an important courtroom victory for Jewish women trapped in abusive marriages. ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2022
Establishing the paternity of a child is far more important than some people realize. If you don’t prove who a child’s biological father is, it can have terrible consequences in the ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2022
Following a divorce, most people want to make a fresh start. In some cases, that can mean moving to a new town, new state, or even a new country. However, if the person shares children with their ...
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Posted on May 31, 2022
Making the decision to end your marriage is one of the most difficult and important decisions you will ever make. It’s also permanent. Once you open that Pandora’s Box, there is often no ...
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Posted on May 12, 2022
The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has been dominating headlines for weeks. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of abuse the former spouses have made against one another. Each has refuted ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2022
Divorces can go smoothly if both spouses are driven to make that happen and willing to work with each other to get the process over with as soon as possible. However, many times that’s not the ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2022
There are certain issues that every married couple faces. Fortunately, in many cases, couples can work through their problems and grow stronger as a result. However, that’s not always the case. ...
Continue reading "Should I Get a Divorce If I'm Not Attracted to My Spouse Anymore?" »
Posted on Mar 28, 2022
Often, one spouse knows before the other that the marriage is over. Maybe it’s only over for them and their spouse thinks the marriage is fine. Or maybe they both know their marriage has issues, ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2022
When people choose to commit to each other, that can come in several forms. Some people go the traditional route and choose to get married. Others prefer to date one another indefinitely and never get ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2022
Yes. In California, getting divorced without going to court is called getting an uncontested divorce. If you and your spouse agree on the terms of your split, you can put everything in writing and ask ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2022
Healthy relationships are about love and respect, but abusive relationships are about power and control. As such, tactics used to gain power and control are the warning signs of domestic violence. ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2022
Divorce is hard enough, but telling your friends and family that you're getting a divorce can increase the pain. Below are some tips for breaking the news to your loved ones. An Important Note ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2022
Divorce is a complicated emotional process that can change how you go about life. It may feel like your divorce is taking over every part of your life, but what about work? Keep reading to find out ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2021
What Is Considered Harassment by a Creditor? Debt collectors are not allowed to harass anyone. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act —codified as 15 U.S.C. § 1692 ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2021
Why You Must Pay Child Support Regardless of Visitation Rights or Restrictions In matters of child custody, the court can decide on the custodial agreement, visitation, and child support when parents ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2021
Men often assume that when their child is born, they are automatically given parental rights. This is not so, and the process is more complicated. Even in the simplest of situations – a husband ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2021
In many states, long-distance coparenting is outlined in the law. States officially designate certain miles apart. For instance, some states consider 50 miles apart long-distance, and others go as ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2021
Filing for bankruptcy could help you get a fresh financial start and a new lease on life. Most commonly, individuals either find themselves filing for chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. Understanding the ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2021
Stepparents often build formative relationships with their stepchildren. In many cases, this results in a stepparent wanting to officially adopt their child so they can gain legal parental rights for ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2021
Sometimes, divorces are a long time coming. In situations where the parties knew their marriage would dissolve eventually and were just waiting for the right moment to legalize their divorce, one or ...
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