A significant number of marriages to military personnel end in divorce. About 7.2 percent of military women reported a divorce in fiscal year 2013, according to Department of Defense (DoD) data. The overall divorce rate among men and women was…
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA), formerly known as the Soliders and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, is meant to protect military service members from being taken advantage of while away from home serving their country. The law…
Many couples are mistaken when assuming that a military divorce is the same in regards to process and requirements as a standard civilian divorce. This is not the case and couples should educate themselves on the varying differences to ensure…
If you’re going through a divorce, many people could get involved and provide you support. You hire an attorney and you work with the law firm’s staff. You’ll be able to rely on family and friends. Many people will care…
An annulment (also known as “nullity of marriage” or “nullity of domestic partnership”) is when the court deems your marriage or domestic partnership as being not legally valid. Unlike a divorce, after an annulment, it’s as if your marriage or domestic…
The home that a married couple purchased and lived in during married life is usually the most significant asset, both financially and emotionally, that a couple must address during a divorce. How do you decide what to do with the…
When facing divorce, often times the most difficult and time consuming task for the couple is determining how to divide the property and debts. If both spouses are involved and working toward a common equitable goal, then the division can…
More than just for spoiled rich kids – how trusts can protect your assets in case of divorce You may think of a trust as something only for the extremely wealthy. Or you may picture spoiled rich kids living the…
A divorce, while stressful for adults, can be even more traumatic, sad and confusing for children. Regardless of their age, children may feel uncertain, angry or even guilty at the prospect of mom and dad splitting up. It is possible…
In a divorce, you and your spouse will need to divide up your combined personal property, including household furnishings and automobiles, equally — or as close to equal as possible. If you and your spouse plan to try to divide…
