The Lone Star State has one of the narrowest spousal support laws in the country. Typically, to qualify for alimony in Texas, the marriage must have lasted at least ten years and the obligee (person requesting support) must be unable to earn enough to meet basic needs. What is a spouse entitled to in a … Read more
Every California divorce case has a 6-month waiting period before the court can finalize your divorce. This means that even if you file for divorce the same day you were married, the soonest you can get divorced is 6 months after the wedding. What is the shortest time for a divorce? A divorce that is … Read more
Dividing an IRA Instead, couples can request a direct transfer, or “a transfer incident to divorce.” The account owner will order the IRA plan administrator to transfer the necessary assets directly to the other spouse’s new IRA account. Another option for IRAs is “renaming” the accounts. Do I get half of my husband’s 401k in … Read more
Feeling sad, hopeless or not enjoying things you used to enjoy. Frequent crying. Worrying or feeling anxious, nervous, jittery or stressed out. Trouble sleeping. Lack of appetite. Difficulty concentrating. Feeling overwhelmed. Difficulty functioning in daily activities. What can trigger an adjustment disorder? Death of a family member or friend. Relationship issues, including breakups, marital problems … Read more
Fill out two forms. Fill out Request for Dismissal (form CIV-110) and Notice of Entry of Dismissal (form CIV-120) Make copies. Make 2 copies of the forms. File your form. Serve your spouse and file Form CIV-120. What if divorce petition is dismissed? If case is dismissed by family court of your district then you … Read more
From start to finish, the divorce process in the Golden State can take at least six months – even if both parties agree to the dissolution immediately. This length of time is due to California’s divorce requirements and mandatory six-month waiting period. Is a dissolution faster than a divorce? Summary dissolution is the most cost-effective … Read more
Some midlife couples realize they were never sexually compatible to begin with. Some experienced a rich sex life in the early years, but other factors, such as aging, health problems, career and child-rearing pressures, leeched the eroticism out of the relationship. How common is divorce after 20 years? Past research published in The Journals of … Read more
In a pro se divorce, you can download Texas divorce forms online or get them from the District Clerk’s office, complete them on your own, and have an attorney review them before filing them. This allows for a DIY divorce in that you do not need to retain an attorney to represent you in court. … Read more
Once you or your spouse reaches half of the value of the list, the remaining items go to the other spouse. You and your spouse can also divide the property into what you agree are two “piles” of equal value. Then, flip a coin. Whoever wins, picks the pile they want. Is furniture an asset … Read more
The reasons for marital sexual dysfunction are many. Some midlife couples realize they were never sexually compatible to begin with. Some experienced a rich sex life in the early years, but other factors, such as aging, health problems, career and child-rearing pressures, leeched the eroticism out of the relationship. How common is divorce after 20 … Read more