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How to Begin a Separation

If you’re ready to begin separating from your spouse, you need to take careful steps in the beginning to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Even if you’re not planning on getting divorced any time soon, a legal separation does still affect your finances and a number of other factors. By carefully planning out your […]

  • Posted on: Feb 25 2019
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Documents to Gather Before You File for Divorce

Filing for divorce is often a very emotional, messy business. If your spouse served you unexpectedly, you’re likely in shock and are feeling very confused. If you plan on initiating the divorce process, especially if you know it’s going to be a contested divorce, you want to go into the process as prepared as you […]

  • Posted on: Jan 30 2019
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What If I File for Divorce but then we Reconcile?

Filing for divorce is often a very emotional process. You and your spouse may have fought or have discovered that you fundamentally disagree on something that seems too large to ever come to terms over. Because of this, you may have decided that divorce is your only option. But after filing the paperwork and living […]

  • Posted on: Dec 31 2018
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Should I File Joint Taxes if I’ve Separated from my Spouse?

While you and your spouse have decided that living together is no longer an option, you may decide to legally separate. Sometimes, this is the first step towards divorce. Other times, you may remain married for years, even for the rest of your lives. There are certainly some benefits to doing so, but there are […]

  • Posted on: Nov 29 2018
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Divorce vs Annulment

When it comes to ending a marriage, you have two options. Most people get a divorce, but you might also have the option of getting an annulment. Annulments aren’t always an option, though, and they are different from a divorce in a few key ways. What Is an Annulment? An annulment is a court decree […]

  • Posted on: Oct 19 2018
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