Yours, Mine, And Ours: How Property Is Distributed During Divorces

Property division can be one of the most complicated aspects of a divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to divide up your property yourselves, the courts may need to step in. Depending on what state you live in, there are two ways that your property may be divvied up: equitable distribution, or community property principles. Equitable Distribution In the United States, most states use the equitable distribution process to divide property upon divorce. [Read More]

Thinking About Divorce? 6 Signs That You Might Be Ready To End The Relationship

Divorce is not an easy decision to come to but, unfortunately,  it is the outcome of some relationships. You should make sure that divorce is a necessary step for your marriage. So, you should consult with a counselor to see if you can mend your relationship. If you still feel like you want a divorce, the following are 6 signs that you might be ready for it.  Six Signs To Watch Out For [Read More]

2 Reasons To Hire An Adoption Attorney

Adopting a child is a very stressful and complicated process, but it is more than worth the stress when all's said and done. Thankfully, an adoption attorney or a family law attorney can help make the process much less stressful by helping you to find a legitimate adoption agency and deal with a private adoption arrangement.  Find An Adoption Agency One of the best ways that an attorney can help you with the adoption process is by helping you to find a reputable and legitimate adoption agency. [Read More]

An Overview Of Three Different Forms Of Marital Separation

There are different ways you can separate from your spouse, and they all have different legal connotations. Here are three of the most common ones: Trial Separation A trial separation is an informal arrangement in which you and your spouse decide to live separately for some time. It allows you to experience living separately with the option of resuming the marriage if that is what you want after the separation period. [Read More]