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Do you have a right to request alimony in a gray divorce?
The longer your marriage has lasted, the more unnerving getting divorced might seem. Especially for someone who has been dependent on their spouse for much of their adult life, trying to end the relationship and move on may seem like an impossible task. The closer you...
Be creative if you’re stuck on your parenting plan
You love your children and want them to have the best experience growing up. You know that going through a divorce might make that harder than expected, but you think that this situation can also help them learn and grow. You and your spouse are working on a parenting...
Do you have to split a military pension over a 2-year marriage?
Serving in the military can be a meaningful and rewarding career, but it can also put a lot of strain on your personal relationships. Military service can mean going months without direct physical interaction with your spouse, which can result in a growing distance...
You do not have to go to court to get divorced
People often assume that they must go to court if they want to get divorced. This is often how divorce cases play out, but it is definitely not mandatory. You have a lot of potential resolutions that keep you out of the courtroom. Examples include arbitration,...
The courts need evidence for custody claims involving abuse
Couples grow apart over time, go through difficult financial situations or experience infidelity, and those difficult times may lead to divorce. In many families, both spouses play a direct role in the damage to the relationship over time. However, there are also...
Creating a postnuptial agreement can lead to a faster divorce
The postnuptial agreement has not received nearly as much attention or credit as the prenuptial agreement. Although a prenuptial agreement is often a very valuable document, for couples whose circumstances have changed since a prenuptial agreement or for couples who...
Am I still entitled to TRICARE after a military divorce?
If you are married to someone in the military and thinking about getting a divorce, you are probably wondering if you will still be able to receive health care benefits. The answer to this lies in The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). The...
Did you get a Dear John letter on deployment?
The origins of the Dear John letter are a bit unclear. It almost certainly stems from the fact that John is one of the more popular English-language names in history. But that specific phrase, especially for soldiers, has become a harbinger of a breakup. Essentially,...
Could you catch the divorce itch from friends or family members?
When you think about the ways that your loved ones can affect you, you likely don't think that they will be a source of risk for your marriage, unless the person you think about happens to be your spouse. However, research shows that divorce might actually be...
How mediation makes divorce easier for your children
Divorce is commonly a source of contention and fighting between parents, which can drastically increase how stressful divorce is for the children in the family. For couples not plagued with bullying or a history of abuse, mediation could be an alternative dispute...
