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Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, often involving numerous legal, financial, and personal considerations. Amidst the emotional turmoil, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential financial implications, including how a divorce may impact your credit. In this blog post, we will explore the ways in which divorce can affect your credit and provide insights into how you…
If you changed your name when you were married and you later decide to change back to your maiden name (prior name) after a divorce, it can be a frustrating process. However, many people find that reclaiming their birth names is very helpful and can help them feel more grounded in their lives. Legal Name In general, a legal name…
When Is Alimony Awarded In A Divorce? Unlike child support, which is ordered according to specific monetary guidelines, spousal support, or alimony, is awarded by the family law judge based on what spouses can reasonably earn. Usually, the amount of spousal support is determined by the state’s guidelines, but it may also depend on the length of the marriage and other…
Do I Use A Lawyer In A Mediation Divorce? As a first step in weighing your options, it’s helpful to understand the differences between arguing (“litigating”) your case in court and trying to resolve it through mediation. Mediation promotes the values of cooperation and mutual respect, aiming to create an agreement between spouses that they can both live with. Litigation, on…
Courts moved online. This is probably concerning to many people since Zoom court is changing how justice is being served. This is partially due to COVID-19 infections that surged for the first time and caused American courts to alter their operations. As case backlogs swelled, courts transferred online at an increased rate. Read on to learn more about how Zoom…
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on court proceedings around the world. In many countries, court emergency response plans have included closing their doors entirely to prevent the spread of the virus. In others, courts have remained open but have implemented strict social distancing measures. Other precautions such as prioritized critical cases and use of remote justice have come…
A divorce can be emotionally draining and frustrating between you and your spouse, including your children. However, if it is inevitable, specific factors to consider include who will pay child support or who will take custody of the child or children. Regardless of the type of relationship you have with your ex-partner, choosing who to pay child support is crucial…
Divorce can be expensive. People often wonder if they can get divorced without the help of a divorce attorney. The answer is technically yes—but depending on your marriage length and financial circumstances, it’s not recommended. If you want help protecting separate assets and ensuring your right to half of the marital property, spousal support, child custody and child support, hiring…
Since April 2020, many Americans have received as many as three stimulus payments to help them get through the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re going through a divorce, the stimulus checks may have been mailed to your ex (or direct deposited in their account). When a divorce is less than amicable—or one party feels particularly entitled to the money—you could have…
By now, qualifying Americans have received up to three stimulus checks. These checks, called “economic impact payments,” are designed to help families during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re issued based on your prior tax returns: how much income you make and how many people are in your household determine how much you’re entitled to receive. Problems arise when you’re going through…