Your Legal Divorce Rights

To get a fair divorce settlement one should take into consideration the impact of the divorce on their finances today and in the future.

Will you ask for a fair settlement? These are examples of what I feel are fair divorce settlement agreements.

A divorce guide for men! Divorce is usually a one-sided decision which catches a husband off guard. Very rarely do couples sit down and come to the decision to end their marriage together. In most situations a husband is left to struggle with the consequences of his wife’s decision to file for a divorce he doesn't want. It isn’t easy to deal...

This article is a step-by-step outline of what you can expect during the divorce process.

Paternity means legal fatherhood. Establishing paternity means legally determining the biological father of a child.

If you are thinking about filing for a divorce, you may be of the opinion that you need “grounds” for the divorce or a reason. Modern divorce laws or “no-fault” divorce laws have done away with the need for divorce grounds in most states.

Do you have an ex spouse who defies your divorce court order? Share with our readers your experience and how/if you've resolved the problems. See submissions

I was married 10 years ago. We lived together briefly before separating. He left the state and I have no idea where he is or how to find him. How can I divorce my husband if I can't locate him?

Tips on how to protect your legal rights during the divorce process.

How To Get Divorced, a free 4-week e-course that will teach you knowledge about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce and enable you to move on to a healthy post–divorce life. Each lesson is centered on a different aspect of the divorce process with information about how to navigate each phase you will go through from the beginning of the divorce process to the end.

“Discovery” is a legal mechanism designed for gathering information about either party to the divorce. During the discovery process you have five methods that are used to extract information from the other party before going to divorce court.

A court that renders a final decree of divorce retains the power to enforce all aspects of the divorce decree. If either party to the divorce violates the court ordered divorce decree without, first motioning the court for modification that party is said to be in “contempt of court.”

An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court order to determine if the lower court made a legal mistake.

The consolidated Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) is federal legislation that is important to people going through divorce.

Divorce is an emotional process and due to this some issues may be overlooked that can have a negative impact at tax time. Below are some questions you should ask yourself during the divorce process and at tax time.

I admire any divorce attorney who puts his/her client’s needs before their desire to make more money. The sad truth is, most divorce attorneys are still more concerned with their own earning potential and know that encouraging a high conflict divorce process means making more money.

If your ex is refusing to comply with the orders handed down by the court in your final decree of divorce he is clearly in contempt of court.