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Child Custody Lawyers Vs. Divorce Attorneys

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When you hire a divorce attorney you cannot assume that he/she is a child custody lawyer. Child Custody is a specialized field in family law that requires knowledge that basic attorneys do not have, and unless you ask them specifically, they will probably not tell you that until it is too late. So if you know that there is going to be a battle for custody in your divorce, then make sure you choose your attorney accordingly. It’s not as hard as you may think, and may only require that you ask the right questions when talking to a lawyer for the first time. Continue reading →

Divorce Tip #8 – The Perfect Start

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Your best option to winning your divorce settlement is research and planning. The earlier that you start, the better your chances will be. You can find out ways to minimize or even eliminate alimony, and child support. Not to mention increase your chances of getting custody of your kids. Continue reading →

What about Alimony?

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Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support, comes in many shapes and sizes. There are obvious situations where the man in the divorce should expect to pay some sort of alimony, but there are others where the request for alimony by the wife is completely unfounded. The important part is to find out where you stand and how to go about fighting alimony in your divorce case. Continue reading →

Divorce Tip #7 – Reduce Your Standard of Living

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There are going to be situations where alimony payments cannot be avoided. And many of you probably already know where you stand on this issue. But there are ways that you can help reduce these payments way before your divorce has even made it before the judge. But it will take some short-term sacrifice on your part. The important issue is that you do whatever it takes to reduce your standard of living before her divorce attorney gets to drag it all out in court. Continue reading →

Divorce Tip #6 – Stay in Your House!

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No matter how much pressure you get from your wife to leave the house during the divorce, it is extremely important to stand your ground and refuse. The courts are the only people that can force you to leave your home prior to any official divorce decree. Leaving your home willingly only show the judge that you are capable of two things and neither one will help you fair well in your divorce case. Remember: Stand your ground and be on the lookout for some dirty, but commonly used, divorce tactics! Continue reading →

Learn the Legal Terms used in a Divorce

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Don’t be put back by all the “big legal terms” that divorce attorneys use. It is really not that hard to understand what they are talking about if you just take a little time to go over it. Not only will you show your divorce attorney that you are not a push-over, but you can save a little bit of money by not having them “dumb-down” everything they talk about. Continue reading →

Divorce Tip #5 – Emotions Run Wild!

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Divorce is just as much of an emotional battle as it is a legal one. There are an entire set of emotions that you are more likely to experience during divorce then any other time of your life. Denial, anger, resentment, anxiety and depression are just a few. The important issue is how you cope with these emotions, that they never get the best of you during your divorce, and that you know if and when the time has come to seek some help. Continue reading →

The Contested Divorce

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A contested divorce is easily the most stressful and most expensive route to take. But there are such situations where you will have no other options. Your wife may make demands that not only affect you and your livelihood, but could negatively alter your relationship with your kids. Situations like these are unacceptable, and that is when you need to suck it up and fight back! Continue reading →

An Uncontested Divorce

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Very few people actually get to experience the “joy” of an uncontested divorce. The transition between married and divorced life is much smoother, and it has a much lower impact on your finances. Unfortunately, an uncontested divorce is difficult to come by especially if you have been married for a long period of time and if there are substantial assets and children involved. Continue reading →

How to Find a Good Divorce Attorney

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Good, hard working divorce attorneys are not always easy to spot. You have to do your research, talk to true friends that have been in your shoes, and be ready to spend some quality time during your search. Hopefully, these tips will make this task a little easier, and you could end up with a divorce attorney that you can afford and be happy with the end result. Continue reading →