Divorce

Our Divorce articles range from helpful tips during a difficult time to notorious celebrity cases and what to avoid.

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The Risks of Failing to Make Court-Ordered Child Support Payments
May 2013

What happens when a divorced parent fails to make court-ordered child support payments or to make them promptly? Court-ordered child support payments are among the more contested aspects of divorce proceedings. They can be difficult to comply with and even more difficult to collect, but there is hope for those who face the issue squarely.

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Divorce: When Amicable Turns Ugly
Feb 2012

Divorce by nature is rarely easy. But when a fairly polite and civil uncontested divorce becomes contested, things can get exponentially worse. Here are some options to consider when the going gets tougher. more...

Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?
May 2011

Emotionally dissolving a relationship is never easy and having to jump through the legal hoops to do so doesn’t make it any easier. However, there is one kind of divorce—an uncontested divorce—that can make the process quicker and smoother. If you’re faced with a change in your marital status, you may want to consider this option. Here are five points to consider to help you determine if an uncontested divorce is right for you. more...

Do You Live in a Community Property State?
Nov 2010

With the constant stream of celebrity news, it’s hard not to be aware of some of the property issues that arise when the super rich divorce. But some property issues are relevant in all divorces, regardless of the net worth of the individuals involved. more...