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The Financial Aspects of Divorce
When a couple decides to get a divorce, financial planning is a must. Living apart is generally much more expensive than living together, and financial matters can be extremely complicated after divorce. The same paychecks that were used to run one household during a marriage will have to stretch to financially cover everything in two households after a divorce…
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Does Cohabitation Ruin Marriage?
Some studies have indicated that cohabitation before marriage leads to divorce; however, the Examiner recently took a closer look at these studies and came to a different conclusion.
A study by the CDC found that the chance that a couple will divorce after cohabitation depends on many factors. Economic status, education, ethnicity, religious beliefs, job status and whether or not the couple has children all play a part in the equation. Cohabitation on its own can’t be blamed for divorce…
Criminal Penalties for Getting Married?
Aame-sex Wisconsin couples who choose to marry in California could face penalties more serious than technical divorce. Since California has no residency requirements for marriage in the state, gay couples the country over can get valid marriage certificates from the Golden State.
But gays who marry and return to Wisconsin could face criminal penalties, including fines and jail time.
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Family Court Rules Crack Down on Clueless Self-Representation
While it is not recommended, people opt to represent themselves in some divorce cases. Divorce self-representation is usually done in an effort to save money but can often be more costly in the long run. Simple mistakes and poor negotiation skills can stretch the divorce timeline, frustrate the court and result in unsatisfactory divorce settlements.
In Missouri, divorce self-representation may be a thing of the past. This may be a good thing, since the average person is usually not well versed in the ever changing laws that govern family court; however, the reason that Missouri residents may find it difficult to represent themselves in divorces from now on comes down to a simple change of family court rules… Read on.
