Transitioning one household into two is one of the many challenges that divorcing couples face. If you were to divorce in an “equal distribution” state, you’d be required to divide the value of your marital property 50-50 with your spouse. But, if you’re divorcing in...
Despite their growing prominence, red-light cameras continue to court significant controversy. Considered a type of automated traffic enforcement, the cameras take a picture of a motor vehicle’s license plate should a driver fail to stop at a red light. The...
Some people associate prenuptial agreements with the very wealthy and spouses-to-be who do not trust each other. But in fact, a prenup can help each spouse feel financially secure entering the marriage. Anybody of any income and level of wealth could use the...
When people are getting divorced, they are sometimes tempted to try to hide assets. There are many different ways that they will do this, including simply putting money into a secret bank account or a safe deposit box. Some people will transfer money to friends or...
No-fault divorce hasn’t always been possible in the United States. It started back in 1969 in California, and it has now spread across the country. There are still states where you can declare fault if you want to, but you typically don’t need to have a reason to get...
In many cases, the turmoil associated with divorce is caused by the asset division process and trying to figure out who gets what. Pensions and retirement plans are often critical assets both parties target during a divorce. However, some issues may arise with these...
Most professionals involved with the family courts will quickly tell you that shared custody is typically the best arrangement when parents separate or divorce. However, there are certain scenarios in which shared custody is not safe or appropriate. If your ex has a...
Many people speed without thinking anything of it until they see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them. Once they get stopped, some may think that there’s not really a big deal about getting a speeding ticket. The fact is that one speeding ticket can...
You’d like to get divorced, and you get the sense that your spouse may feel a bit blindsided. You know that they don’t approve of divorce in a general sense, and you imagine that they’re happy with the relationship – even though you clearly are not. You may want to...
You used to believe that you and your spouse were on the same page about most everything. But it turns out that was just a facade. In fact, the fissures are more evident every day. Now, you’re headed for a divorce. You may have thought that you had all the child...
