The word “decree” can refer to any sort of proclamation backed up with authority or law but in family law, a “divorce decree” simply refers to the court’s final ruling and judgment order that makes the termination of a marriage official.
7 “Simple” Steps To Divorce
This post has been updated. Divorce sounds daunting and ominous. Though it can be a relief to dissolve a marriage, divorce is, well, still scary. An uncertain future, complicated forms full of legal speak, arguing back and forth with your spouse, and appearing in court, it’s all intimidating. But it …
Secrets of a Successful Second Marriage
UPDATED: No one wants to admit defeat. No one wants to face the fact that a marriage just doesn’t work, that this person you once loved, who once meant everything to you, isn’t the same one you married. That’s part of why divorce is so often such a difficult choice. …
Can She Take My Disability Money?
When it comes to divorce, dividing up assets, income, and shared property forms a big piece of the puzzle. Houses, pensions, retirement funds, they’re all on the table. Even, potentially, Social Security disability payments. Rick Jones, one of our founding partners, makes regular appearances on the Danny Bonaduce and Sarah …
Recourse For A Mistake On Decree?
Legal paperwork is notoriously complicated. Before you can divorce, you have fill out and file all kinds of forms and jump through various hoops. There’s a lot of detail. So much that it’s all too easy for things to slip through the cracks. But what can you do if there’s …
Divorce Vs Annulment
Is There More Than One Option to End Your Marriage? When it comes to ending your marriage, there are multiple options at your disposal. You can choose divorce or you can choose annulment. The question remains, which is better and which is right for you? Each comes with potential benefits …
Divorce Capital Of California
UPDATE: The northern California town of Clearlake remains the divorce capital of the Golden State. According to the latest data collected by 24/7 Wall St., the 15,000 resident hamlet still has the highest divorce rate in the state. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. From last time to …
Concerns When You Divorce A Narcissist
We all get self-absorbed or show narcissistic traits on occasion. For the majority of us, these moments are fleeting and the impulses controllable. But being in a relationship with a person with narcissistic personality disorder is difficult, let alone being married to one. And if want to divorce a narcissist, …
Tips To Fill Out An NCAA Tournament Bracket
Filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket and entering half a dozen pools is practically an American tradition. But filling out a bracket is also a daunting task. Some fans religiously pore over every word Joe Lunardi utters, track quadrant one wins, and keep tabs on conference tournament play. And after …
Gift or Inheritance? And Why That Matters
Is it a gift or inheritance? Does it matter? That’s a question we hear often during divorce proceedings. The answer may impact how the courts view certain assets and thus how they are divided. It’s easy to see why this is important information to have. Rick Jones, one of our …
How Are Pensions Divided During Divorce?
Pensions are less and less common these days as fewer companies offer them to employees, but they do still show up during divorce. The attached question usually runs along the lines of, “I worked my whole life, can my ex really take part of my pension in the divorce?” The …
“What If I Disagree With My Attorney?”
In general, it’s a good idea to have representation during divorce. That said, it’s also important to trust your divorce attorney. But what happens if you don’t? What can you do if you disagree with your lawyer? Rick Jones, one of our founding partners, regularly appears on the Danny Bonaduce …
“We’ve been married 40 years, will this divorce get complicated?”
In shorter marriages without children or much shared property to divide, divorce can be relatively straightforward. However, it doesn’t take much to for things to become knotted and complex in a hurry. And the longer you’re married, the more complicated things tend to get. Rick Jones, one of our founding …
How The New Tax Plan Changes Divorce: Updated
UPDATED: “In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” So goes the familiar saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Now that it’s 2019, we want to remind you of the tax changes that arrived with the new year and their potential to impact divorce, specifically spousal support. ORIGINAL POST: …
Arbitration Or Court: Which Is Better?
When you think of divorce, a courtroom setting probably springs immediately to mind, right? You have lawyers, judges, evidence, and all the rest. While that certainly does happen, when it comes to divorce, it’s not the only way, or even the most common way. There are other forms of dispute …