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We'll say it right up front: going through a divorce is not easy. In fact, it can be one of the most emotionally draining experiences you'll ever go through. Besides accepting the idea that your marriage is over, you have to worry about mountains of other divorce-related concerns like child support, child custody and division of property.

There is good news, though. You don't have to go through the divorce process by yourself. Hiring a divorce lawyer can ease your burden in many ways - as an expert on divorce, your attorney will be able to offer you calm, unbiased advice on your situation. And, since your divorce lawyer will have experience handling divorce cases, he or she will be able to act with consideration for everyone who might be affected by your divorce, including children, friends and extended family members.

Whether you are just considering divorce or have already been served with divorce papers, getting in touch with a local divorce lawyer is an important yet easy step at Total Divorce. Simply fill out our divorce case review form or call 1 (877) 349-1310, and we'll help you get in touch with a sponsoring divorce attorney in your area as soon as possible.

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In addition to having a divorce lawyer in your corner, the following resources may prove educational and beneficial as you learn more about the divorce process:

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More Reasons to Get in Touch with a Local Divorce Lawyer

Additionally, a divorce lawyer in your area will be able to strike a balance between protecting the best interests of your loved ones and assuring that you and your legal rights are protected throughout the progression of your divorce. Whether you've considered filing for divorce or you've been served with divorce papers, you should contact a divorce attorney to make sure you have all the necessary information and you're taking the right steps to make your divorce go as smoothly as possible.

Maybe you're wondering what alimony payments will be in your divorce, or what the divorce laws in your state are. No matter what your concerns, a divorce lawyer can help you figure out the specifics of your case.

At Total Divorce, we can put you in touch with a divorce lawyer near you - you don't even have to leave this site. Just call us at 1 (877) 349-1310 or fill out our divorce case review form, and we'll connect you with a divorce lawyer in your area. We at Total Divorce know that you don't need one more source of stress in your life, so we make finding a divorce lawyer easy.

Divorce Blog Posts for the Week of May 5-12

Divorce Lawyers See More Digital Evidence

According to AppScout.com, a recent poll conducted by the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) found that 79% of divorce lawyers have noted an increase in web browser evidence from their clients in the past five years. Total Divorce has reported on the trend of digital evidence in divorce cases, and this poll confirms what [...]

Biggest Child Custody Case in History

The police raid of the polygamist ranch in Eldorado, TX has turned into what could be the biggest child custody case the United States has ever seen, according to the Washington Post. The raid has drawn national attention to the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ (FLDS) practice of plural marriage. For [...]

The Business of Divorce Seen in Australian Promotion

Divorce can be a physically, mentally and financially exhausting experience that may take quite some time to recover from. With that said, a controversial Australian magazine is sponsoring a contest in which an all-expenses paid divorce for two will be provided to a man who provides the best written explanation of why he should be divorced. While some may see such a promotion as being potentially helpful to a couple seeking divorce, others are questioning the ethics and messaging of this effort. Check out our article o this controversial issue below and judge for yourself: • Contest Offers the Ultimate Divorce Package as First Prize.

Are You Familiar with Your State's Divorce Laws?

Are you up to date on the latest divorce legislation in your state? Your divorce case could be seriously impacted by changing divorce laws where you live - a change in waiting period or finalization process could impact your divorce's timeline. Keeping up to date with this information is an important part of the divorce process. For details about what new laws might apply to your case, ask a divorce lawyer in your area as soon as possible.

Many people are surprised to learn that marriages and divorces aren't as easy to finalize as they once were. A new Utah divorce law, for instance, means that couples seeking divorces must participate in a class on divorce before beginning the divorce process. In Tennessee, lawmakers are determining whether or not they should increase the length of the divorce waiting period for families with children, a move that has also gained popularity in Alabama, where similar divorce laws have been proposed.

Some states, like Nebraska and Texas, are attempting to lower divorce rates by strengthening the bonds of marriage. In both states, premarital education courses have been proposed as a way of helping couples avoid divorce. Oklahoma, Indiana and Texas are among the states to have recently considered new laws that would make divorces more difficult to obtain by giving couples the choice of a covenant marriage before their weddings.

Where You Live Affects How You'll File Divorce

Clearwater, Florida was recently dubbed the divorce capital of the world after a New York Times story examined the percentage of people who were divorced in cities with a population of 65,000 or more. It turned out that Clearwater tied with Dayton, Ohio and fellow Floridian city Lauderhill with a divorce rate of 18 percent. The national divorce rate per cities with 65,000 people or more turned out to be 10 percent.

With that said, the story examined possible means to why the divorce rate would be higher in Florida. It turns out that Florida has a no-fault divorce law which does not require a divorcing couple to pit blame on one another. Florida also does not have a divorce waiting period; thus making it easier to get a divorce. A sponsoring divorce lawyer can explain no-fault divorces in more detail.

If you are thinking about divorce in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire or somewhere else in the United States, you will definitely be interested in learning how you may be able to file for divorce and how long the divorce waiting period may be. Most states are like Florida and have no-fault divorce laws which allow for quicker divorces. New Jersey moved to a no-fault divorce law at the beginning of this year when Governor Jon S. Corzine signed a bill allowing people to cite irreconcilable differences and thus get the divorce process done in a shorter period of time. With that said, one of the city's most famous residents, Nets' star Jason Kidd, quickly used this New Jersey divorce law to his advantage during his bitter divorce with his wife Joumana Kidd.

New York is one state that currently does not have a no-fault divorce law and rather requires people to file for divorce based on one of several complicated fault grounds. In fact, the lack of a New York no-fault divorce law prompted a judge to throw out a strange divorce case in which a divorcing couple built a dividing wall down the middle of their home. While many have called for a no-fault divorce law in New York, they may have to settle for legislation which would reduce the current divorce waiting period from one year to three months for people with formal separation agreements. While not what no-fault advocates would have necessarily wanted, this legislation could still have a big impact on how long you have to wait for a divorce in New York. With that said, a sponsoring divorce lawyer in New York can explain this legislation and the call for a no-fault divorce law in more detail as it relates to your divorce case.

How to Handle Child Custody during a Divorce

In most divorce cases, child custody is one of the most important issues that arises. No matter what custody arrangement you come to - full custody, shared custody or no physical custody of your children - decisions about child custody can lead to serious changes for the family. Both parents and children will likely struggle with seeing each other less and adjusting to a new pattern of life after the divorce is final. But parents must remember not to use their children as bargaining tools in divorce disputes; whenever possible, decisions should be made with the children's best interests in mind.

No matter where you live in the country - Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas, Kentucky or elsewhere in the United States - you should find out how child custody decisions are typically made in your state. A divorce lawyer can answer questions you have about child custody arrangements and any other questions you have about typical child custody rulings where you live.

What's Next? Child Support after a Divorce

All parents seeking divorce are likely interested in knowing how child support payments are determined. And parents who have already divorced might be interested in keeping up to date on the latest changes to child support laws in their states of residence. Whether you live in Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, California or elsewhere in the country, you'll need to know about changes to monthly child support payment rules or child support costs just after a divorce. A divorce attorney in your area will be able to keep you up to speed on information of this kind.

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If any of your questions about divorce remain unanswered, just call us at 1 (877) 349-1310 or fill out our divorce case review form, and we'll put you in touch with a divorce lawyer near you who can help you move forward with your divorce case.

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