How Can No One be at Fault?

Though divorce rates in the U.S. have been dropping, it is estimated that close to 50% of marriages will still come to an end. This is below a peak in 1981, but still double the rates held in the ‘50s. In Michigan, there are three ways to deliberately end a marriage:
Annulment – This legally states [...]

Can a Spouse be Put Out During a Divorce Case?

The short answer is yes. The court can order that one spouse be removed from the marital residence while the other spouse can be granted exclusive possession of the marital residence. In practicality, the process and end result is not nearly that simple.
There first must be on file a verified petition or verified complaint seeking [...]

What You Should Know About Divorce Law

With the divorce rate at an all time high, it is important to have a full understanding of divorce laws. Nearly 50% of all marriages will end in a divorce. Therefore, it is vital that you know the ins and outs of the laws. Divorce laws do vary from state to state so it is [...]

Collaborative Divorce – Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to Mean Breaking the Bank

The collaborative process, started by Minneapolis family lawyer Stuart Webb in 1990, provides alternative dispute resolution using a team of professionals working jointly for the couple, rather than in adversarial roles. It is just now hitting the radar screen in Illinois, where practitioners estimate that about 300 divorces have been handled this way in the [...]

The Trend Toward A Strict Interpretation of the Cruel Treatment Ground for Divorce in New York

While the rest of the United States has rapidly moved toward no fault divorce, New York’s courts continue to squander valuable resources by requiring litigants and their attorneys to contemplate the minutiae of what constitutes sufficiently egregious marital misconduct under our antiquated fault-based divorce statute. Many years after most states enacted laws that have [...]

How to Get a Divorce in Utah

A judge grants a divorce after your divorce form is submitted to the court, and all required appearances before the judge are completed. In uncontested divorce cases often times you do not even have to physically appear in front of court to get a divorce. In Utah you may file the forms yourself, or obtain [...]