Holding onto physical evidence of ownership of a certain thing can be tedious, but as you’re about to see, for those who’ve decided to file for divorce, it’s essential. The reason: competing doctrines of “community property” and “50/50 splits.” Before getting into the heart of this post, let’s define the…
An indemnity clause is something you don’t hear about a lot when it comes to the typical divorce. When you file for divorce, there are so many things to remember that getting down into the weeds with a term like this can be daunting, but if you aren’t sure about…
Before you delve in to the story we’re about to share, know it should be taken with a huge grain of salt. We’ll tell you why in a moment. But here’s the setup: A 52-year-old man in Colorado Springs was in the midst of finalizing divorce papers with his wife, and decided…
While many advancements have been made for same-sex couples in the last year, there are two that are still a long way off, and short of a US Supreme Court decision, they may never actually happen. First, most states still do not accept same-sex marriage or recognize them in any…
Online divorce can ease the process in the dissolution of a marriage, but most people hope they never need it. And no one goes in to theirwedding vows thinking of all the ways it could go wrong. Then, there’s Rupert Murdoch. The NewsCorp head is in the process of divorce number…
Besides the whole gravity thing, either love or money make the world go ’round; the catch is we aren’t exactly sure which one, or how much of both, cause the earth to make its orbit. If you look at the link between divorce and finances, you’re inclined to believe money…
Many couples thought it was a good idea at the time to go into business together, but many couples make questionable decisions in the glory of the moment. Then, when divorce moves in to ruin many other things than just the marriage certificate, they look at their business and say,…
A contestant on a popular matchmaking show on Chinese television once dismissed a male suitor by telling him she “would rather weep in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle with you.” Now, following controversial changes to China’s Marriage Law, she may be eating her words altogether. This new law…
No-fault, uncontested divorce statutes are similar from state to state. Florida divorce laws permit a married couple to divorce based on the principle of “no fault”, as defined by the Florida Family Law court. Under this principle, the fact that one spouse engaged in adulterous behavior during the marriage is…
Gender equality has come a long way since the generation of our parents. Women’s rights continue to be an evolving platform to gain equality for women everywhere. From work place equality to individual social rights, the fight for gender equality can take many shapes and spawn many passionate debates. And…