Divorce

If you’re a divorcing parent who has had substance abuse issues, you could feel like they’re being used against you if your spouse is seeking primary or sole custody of your children. You may even fear you will be allowed only supervised visitation. Whether they’re...

A trend among those seeking a divorce in America is hiring advisors such as forensic accountants. A divorce can cost a lot of money, as you probably know at this point. Every time you add a professional to your divorce team, your costs will increase. It is best to...

When at least one spouse has a mental illness, it increases the likelihood of divorce. It’s been found to raise the odds by as much as 80%. Certainly, people with mental illnesses also divorce for the same reasons anyone else does. If you have a diagnosed mental...

You inherit a lot of different things from your parents, from your physical features to your personality. When they pass away, you might also inherit their assets. But what about divorce? Could this also be passed down to the next generation? If your parents got...

Recently, this blog published a post addressing the legal steps of divorcing a violent spouse. This post will discuss getting a divorce from a spouse who has not acted violently but displays the potential to become violent. Some spouses are afraid to broach the topic...

There are many myths about family law and custody cases. For example, many people think that a judge presiding over a contested custody case will give the mother preferential treatment. Some fathers are so concerned about a judge's personal bias that they don't even...

In South Carolina, a spouse can file for divorce on grounds of domestic violence and abuse. This is known as “fault-based” divorce, meaning that one party was the cause of the divorce. However, for divorce to be granted on grounds of domestic abuse or cruelty, the...

Divorce will have a big effect on your financial circumstances. You have to share your property and your debts with your ex. You have to pay for the divorce itself, which can be quite expensive. There may also be support obligations for your spouse or your children...

Sometimes couples realize months or even just weeks into their marriage that it was a mistake. They may have gotten caught up in the romance. Maybe they got married on a whim when they weren’t completely sober. Other times, one or both spouses learn something about...

One of the earliest steps in a divorce is the disclosure of your assets. You and your spouse have to provide an inventory of your property and debts to one another and possibly to the court so that you can settle your property division issues. Unfortunately, some...