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Divorce, Custody, and Pregnancy

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Divorce, Custody, and Pregnancy

January 8, 2014

If you are pregnant and considering a divorce, or are pregnant and no longer together with your child’s father, you may wonder if you can take any steps about custody during your pregnancy. An unborn child is not a legal

How to Decide if You Want a Divorce

November 21, 2013

Deciding to get a divorce is a difficult decision. It is often a long road with many twists and turns along the way. One day you may be certain you want a divorce, while the next day you may want

How to Stay Out of Family Court

November 20, 2013

Many families who experience a divorce or custody case find themselves returning to family court over and over for modification and enforcement proceedings. One problem gets resolved and then another one pops up. Sometimes the same issue is re-litigated over

Why Paternity Matters

November 20, 2013

If you have a child with someone else and you are not married, it is important to establish paternity. You might be wondering why the legal details matter, especially if both you and the other parent know and understand who

What Is Co-Parenting?

November 20, 2013

Co-parenting is a buzzword you will hear a lot about if you are in the middle of a divorce or custody case. Some people misunderstand what co-parenting is all about.

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Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

Written by guest writer, Deb Porter, owner of HOLD. Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It’s hard enough to navigate the practicalities, but when emotions run high and trust feels shattered, communication can seem nearly impossible. How do you listen and respond...

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Who Pays the Bills During a Divorce or Separation? Paying Bills While a Divorce is Pending

When a couple is in the process of getting a divorce, they are working with their separate attorneys’ advice to reach an agreement and work toward an eventual finalization.  It’s a process that unfolds over time, typically over the course of a year or more.  Along the way, household bills...

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How Soon Can You Get a Divorce After Marriage? Divorce Right After Marriage

The “honeymoon phase” of a marriage, typically the first six months to a year, has been romanticized by popular culture as an exciting time of joyful adjustment to the new commitment between partners.  Adjustment is certainly a major part of any new marriage, but for some couples, the joy...

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