What Is The Role Of Temporary Relief In A Divorce Case?

When a divorce is contested—meaning that the spouses can’t agree or haven’t yet agreed on all issues—the first hearing in the case will usually be regarding a motion for temporary relief. While not every divorce case will have this type of hearing, they are not uncommon and are many people’s first experience with their family…

What Does A Quitclaim Deed Do In A Divorce?

After a divorce is settled, both former spouses will have an obligation to transfer marital property to each other according to the terms of the divorce decree. What many people fail to understand is that the divorce decree doesn’t actually transfer legal ownership of property from one person to another—while both parties are legally obligated…

Defending False Allegations During A Divorce

Ideally, every divorcing couple would treat each other with respect and negotiate a settlement agreement which fits each person’s needs. In the real world, divorces are often messy and some spouses may play dirty to get what they want. Unfortunately, this means that many people have had their reputations tarnished by false allegations in divorce…

Steps To Take After Your Divorce Is Final

After weeks and months of planning, filling out forms, attending hearings and mediations, and negotiating with your ex-spouse, you are finally done and your divorce is finalized. Congratulations! Before you breathe a sigh of relief and put the whole ordeal behind you, make sure that you take all of the necessary steps to comply with…

January Marks The Beginning Of Divorce Season

In the legal world, the month of January marks the beginning of divorce season. For multiple reasons, many couples wait until the beginning of the year to file for divorce, and the month sees a significant spike in new filings each year. While many lawyers have their own theories about the reasons for this increase,…