Californication, Season 4: Carla Gugino discusses her role as Hank’s lawyer and the charges he has to face. Why was Californication Cancelled? The decision to end Californication after Season 7 was quietly made after season six wrapped. The network brass wanted one more season, made one-year deals with creator/exec producer Tom Kapinos and star/exec producer […]

Narcissists are simply preoccupied with their own needs For all of these reasons, narcissists do not initiate divorce. They are simply preoccupied with their own needs, and as a result, they completely ignore the state of the marriage or their partner’s needs. How do you beat a narcissist in a divorce court? Don’t Engage. Narcissists […]

In a definitive sense, a retainer is a fee that is paid in advance in order to hold services (ie. a wedding or event date). While a deposit may also reserve a date, it is returned when the services have been completed. A retainer is by default non-refundable and is not returned. What is a […]

Iowa is not a community property state; it is an equitable distribution state. This means that when a couple is divorcing, their shared property must be divided fairly and equitably. Equitable distribution does not mean that it must be divided evenly or 50/50. How much does a divorce cost in Iowa? You will need to […]

The answer to the first question is a qualified yes. Courts do not typically intervene in allowing a family litigant to choose their lawyer, just as they generally don’t interfere with litigants who represent themselves. Can my lawyer wife represent me? “In all courts of the U.S. the parties may plead and conduct their own […]

No, Florida is one of a handful of states that doesn’t offer legal separation as a formal legal process. Within the state, spouses can live separate and apart from each other without the need for a court order, which can be beneficial if you wish to avoid divorce for religious, social, or financial reasons. How […]

How Long Does a Military Spouse Receive Pay After Divorce? If your former spouse is entitled to a portion of your military retirement pay, then they will continue to receive this payment until one of you passes away. If you die before your ex, then their benefits will stop. What is a military spouse entitled […]

The court CANNOT change the terms of a signed divorce agreement after the agreement is deemed agreed to. The only exception is that the court must approve all agreements regarding child support, parenting time and parental decision-making before that portion of the agreement is binding. Can you modify a divorce decree in Illinois? Modifying the […]

$930. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS lockbox, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. How […]

There is no fee for registering births, marriages, divorces and deaths. Birth certificates are issued for free, but charges are levied for certificates requested for late registrations. Fees for vital events certificates are given in Table 1. How do I get divorced in Liberia? 1.To apply for a divorce, an applicant start by soliciting a […]

A default divorce is one in which you and your spouse have no contested issues for the court to decide. A default hearing can only occur after you file a final marital settlement agreement. This spells out all your arrangements for support, maintenance, and asset and liability distribution. What is the cheapest way to get […]

PAYING THE FILING FEE: If the contempt is on Non-Payment of Child Support, Alimony or Medical expenses, the filing fee is waived. If the contempt is on any other item, the filing fee is $58.00, payable in Cash, Check or Credit Card (Credit Cards will have an additional convenience fee). How do I enforce a […]

There is no specific formula for alimony, and the judge has broad discretion on whether to award support and, if so, how much and for how long. As with other divorce-related issues, like child custody and property division, couples can negotiate and create a settlement agreement that meets their needs for alimony. How much is […]

When Does Child Support Continue Through College? In Wisconsin, unless your children’s college education is specifically included in the divorce settlement, there is not an obligation to include it in child support. What expenses does child support cover in Wisconsin? Child support is intended to cover the basic expenses of having a child, including food, […]

Dating while divorcing in Michigan will not necessarily harm you legally, but it can impact aspects of your divorce. A new relationship, even if the relationship did not contribute to the breakdown of the marriage, can taint property division and child custody arrangements. How much does the average divorce cost in Michigan? How Much Does […]

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Texas? The average cost of uncontested divorce in Texas ranges between $300 and $5,000, depending on whether lawyers are involved. In general, it is the cheapest and the quickest option available in any state. Can I make my spouse pay for my divorce lawyer in Texas? In […]

You don’t have to go to mediation, but if you end up having to go to court to sort out your differences, you normally need to prove you’ve been to a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM). This is an introductory meeting to explain what mediation is and how it might help you. How much […]

In the United States and Canada, at least 40 percent of all marriages fail. But the statistics for marriages involving a person who has bipolar disorder are especially sobering—an estimated 90 percent of these end in divorce, according to the article “Managing Bipolar Disorder” in Psychology Today. How do you divorce a bipolar spouse? Mostly, […]

In order to be considered legally separated you need to petition the court to grant you a legal separation and receive an order from the court stating that you are. After the Iowa court enters an order granting your legal separation you are considered legally separated. How much does a divorce cost in Iowa? You […]

Paragraph (b)(5) permits withdrawal when a client breaches any agreement or obligation to the lawyer, including those not related to an agreement or obligation for fees or expenses. The lawyer must warn the client before withdrawing under the circumstances. What does it mean when an attorney withdraws from a case? Lawyers can withdraw based on […]

The amount of support ranges from 1.5 to 2 per cent of the difference between the spouses’ gross income amounts for each year of marriage or cohabitation, up to a maximum of 50 percent, (where 50 percent represents an equalization in income). How much does a divorce trial cost in Ontario? As per market trend […]

For decades, regulators and courts have ruled that sex with a client during the course of the professional relationship is unethical. Nonetheless, lawyers continue to flout precedent and are frequently disciplined for engaging in sexual relations with their clients. Can you date a former client? The APA Code, Standard 10.08(a), states: “Psychologists do not engage […]

Texas allows both fault-based and no-fault divorces. Confinement in a mental hospital is listed as one of the grounds for a fault-based divorce. To use these grounds to divorce a disabled spouse, your spouse must have been confined to a mental hospital for three years and declared permanently insane. What happens to my disability if […]

If a divorcing couple wishes to become unsealed, they must receive a cancellation of sealing, which requires approval from high-ranking church officials. A Mormon woman must receive a cancellation of sealing prior to remarrying if she wishes her next marriage to be sealed in the temple. How does divorce work in LDS Church? What we […]

Abandonment is when one spouse stops living with the other spouse with no intention of returning to the home. Abandonment is not a basis for obtaining a divorce in the state of Washington, but it is a factor in the property division and child custody disputes during the divorce. How much is a divorce lawyer […]