by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy Dividing Assets: What to Do in a Divorce by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy, December 2009 In a divorce, what was once called “ours” splits into “his” and “hers.” While you can easily agree not to live together, what will happen to the things you’ve worked so hard to acquire? Dividing the marital …
How to represent yourself in divorce proceedings explained. Since 1st April 2013, legal aid is no longer available for the majority of divorce cases and therefore people wanting to file a divorce, financial or children cases will have to represent themselves if they cannot afford to hire a solicitor or barrister. The changes affect couples …
Judge Lynn Toler offers her perspective on some common mistakes she’s seen unrepresented people make and a few tips on how to take the edge off the process. By Divorce Magazine Updated: August 20, 2018Categories: Advice from Judges, Divorce and Annulment, DIY or Pro Se Divorce, FAQs, Legal Issues, Preparing for Divorce As much as all parties try to avoid it, some couples …
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We oftentimes receive a call or question from someone who wants to know if they can represent themselves in a divorce. The answer is “yes.” Technically, you can represent yourself; however, there are some basics you should know. 1. You are pro se (pronounced “pro-say”) This is the Latin term for “for one’s own behalf; in person.” …
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By Joseph Pandolfi, Retired Judge Find out whether a temporary restraining order could be helpful in your divorce. There’s no question about it–divorce can bring out the worst in people. Usually, divorce-related bad behavior is aimed at the other spouse, but, it can also impact the children. Many times, an embittered spouse’s actions during a divorce can …
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Survivors of domestic violence have several civil and criminal protection or restraining order options to protect themselves from further abuse. Although these orders won’t necessarily stop an abuser from stalking or hurting a victim, they permit the victim to call the police and have the abuser arrested if the order is violated. This article explains …
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Forbes WomanI write for women going through financially complex divorces. Mention the words “restraining order,” and most people think you’re referring to circumstances involving physical violence, where someone needs a court order to be protected from the dangerous, aggressive actions of someone else. However, the Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (called “ATROs,” for short) used in …
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By Lina Guillen, Attorney Child support laws vary by state, but most courts need a compelling reason to change an existing order. Continue reading to learn more. After a divorce with children, either parent can ask the court to modify a child support order. Whether the court will actually grant your request is another matter. Child support laws vary by …
Posted on January 09, 2014 02:38pm Often, after an order of child support is entered, it is necessary to have the amount of support adjusted. This may be due to your child’s needs and activities changing, your income changing, the other parent’s income changing, or the parenting schedule changing. In most cases, it is in …
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The organization of cooperative parenting schedules Posted Oct 24, 2015 A co-parenting plan is a written document that outlines how parents will raise their children after separation or divorce. Developed with the best interests of children in mind, a co-parenting plan details how much time children will spend time with each parent, scheduling details, how major and …