While any married couple may be at risk of a divorce depending on numerous factors, statistically, lesbian couples are at a higher risk of divorce than are couples in heterosexual relationships or male-identified-only relationships. If you are in a same-sex marriage and identify as a lesbian, it’s important that you know the statistics surrounding lesbian…
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Did you know that when a baby is born, paternity is only established if the parents are married at the time of birth, or if both parents sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form? For many unmarried parents, establishing paternity isn’t a top priority. But it should be. Here are three of the top reasons…
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Forming a prenuptial agreement has many benefits, including that of avoiding disputes at the time of legal separation and divorce should a couple decide to part ways. However, while a prenuptial agreement may be a great tool for dividing property and splitting assets during a divorce in a manner that is quick and efficient, the…
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You’ve made it through your divorce, and have finally received a divorce judgment after many months–or perhaps even years–of back-and-forth with your former spouse. Now’s the time to breathe easy, relax, and rejoice that the process has come to a close. Before you get too comfortable with your new legal status as single, though, make…
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Forming a prenuptial agreement can provide peace of mind for a couple who is deciding to spend their life together. Indeed, while no one plans for divorce, knowing that key issues in a divorce–such as property division and alimony–have already been decided should the marriage fail can reduce stress and mitigate conflict. If you and…
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There is nothing easy about splitting up with the person with whom you exchanged vows and have built your life. To make things that much harder, some divorces aren’t settled through mediation, but instead require the intervention of the courts. If your divorce case is going to trial, here are five tips to keep in…
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Making the decision to leave your spouse is never an easy one. And it shouldn’t be – separating is not only a huge economic decision, but also a spiritual, emotional, and religious one for many. What’s more, getting divorced also means disrupting the lives of children in many cases, and isn’t something that should be…
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Cape Cod is unique in many ways. Not only is it the place of lighthouses and beaches, but most of its residents earn a higher-than-average income and are in white-collar professions. What’s more, unlike many other places, such as Boston, where the average age of residents is somewhere between 25-35, the average age of those…
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For most couples who are divorcing, issues in a divorce will be resolved through mediation and negotiation, with a settlement being reached without the parties going to trial. However, for some couples, mediation fails and, therefore, the only way to receive a divorce judgment is through litigation. If a divorce trial is imminent, it’s important…
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If you’re engaged to be married, you and your soon-to-be-spouse have a lot of planning to do. Indeed, you’re likely tasked with reserving a venue, picking wedding colors, ordering food and flowers, sending out invites, and then thinking about life after the wedding, such as where you’ll live. And that’s not all – because marriage…
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