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Posted on May 15, 2012 By Demetria Graves
The last state to allow them is facing an uphill battle to reform In 2010, the state of New York became the last to pass a law permitting No-Fault Divorces, the type that allows couples to dissolve a ...
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Posted on May 15, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Man says she's using the law to blackmail him In another post this week, we discussed the No-Fault Divorce. However in Israel, a woman is facing the polar opposite of that idea of an amicable ...
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Posted on May 7, 2012 By Demetria Graves
The financial fallout from divorce doesn't have to be disastrous One of the few things The Boy Scouts and divorce have in common is the phrase "Be Prepared." For the Scouts, their motto ...
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Posted on May 7, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Not all divorces need attorneys, but make sure you fall into that category While I believe the services I provide are helpful to my clients in reaching resolution, once and a while there are cases ...
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Posted on May 7, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Remember that divorce settlements are written in stone Divorce is a tricky water to navigate. There are various threads of emotion going on that deal with love, loss and fear of the future that make ...
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Posted on May 1, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Try to save some headaches with our tips Sometimes, when it's beneficial to both parties, one or both parties of a divorcing couple will file for bankruptcy. These are obviously life-changing and ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Demetria Graves
In the arena of divorce, it is better to let cooler heads prevail There's really no way to get around the fact that a divorce is, by definition, a traumatic experience. The breaking up of a ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Demetria Graves
A few tips to make the dream of college more accessible When married couples bring a child into the world, its blank slate lets their imaginations run wild. Will he be a lawyer? Will she be an ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2012 By Demetria Graves
State Senator seeks to pass bill to offer covenant marriages Alabama, and the American South in general, has the highest divorce rates in the country. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2009, 12.7 ...
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Posted on Apr 10, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Making post-divorce relationships with common friends work Once a divorce is finalized, and the tangible goods have been divided and the custody days have been divided, it's time to go on with ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Possible new laws may change landscape While American divorce law sometimes seems daunting, we have to remember that in other parts of the world, the simple act of wanting to leave your spouse can ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2012 By Demetria Graves
March and April are tough times for the newly separated As if trying to crack the secrets of the 1040 wasn't hard enough, for women going through the tribulations of a divorce in the previous ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Demetria Graves
In my experience as a family law attorney, it seems that there are very few people who leave marriages of any length unscathed, but the financial impact is often more extreme for those who have been ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Often the first major hurdle do resolve when considering a divorce is working out what to do with your home. Because this is often the largest asset that most people have.The family home can present ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Many people wait until after the holidays to move forward with their divorces –and that’s completely understandable. Many don’t want to disrupt family traditions for their children. ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
I've written articles before warning divorcing couples to stay away from social networking sites. It seems that Judge Shluger in Connecticut has set a new legal precedent by ordering a soon-to-be ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By demetriagraves
What happens financially, if you find your marriage is breaking down and you're not the the primary bread winner? This is a question many people find themselves asking. Last year there were ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2011 By demetriagraves
When working with clients who are considering divorce, many people say that, they don't know where to start and of course, embarking on a divorce is a major step in one's life and shouldn't be taken ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2011 By demetriagraves
Many of my clients who go through divorce want to make a fresh start and often that involves the desire to date again and find a new partner. So I'm excited to to let you know about a new website that ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2011 By demetriagraves
A New Jersey appeals court recently ruled that straying spouses tracked by GPS does not constitute an invasion of their privacy. County Sheriff's Officer Kenneth Villanova, sparked the debate when he ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2011 By demetriagraves
The New York Senate has now approved same-sex marriage - joining New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and the District of Columbia - two years after a similar bill had been ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2011 By demetriagraves
Wouldn't it be nice to get a divorce do-over if you're not happy with the outcome. Like when you paint a room, and then decide later that you just can't stand the color and need to repaint. Or when ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2011 By demetriagraves
What happens when you separate from your spouse, is divorce the logical next step? Should I see a family law attorney even if I'm not sure if I want a divorce? These are questions I get asked ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2011 By demetriagraves
This week I'd like to feature the following article on Estate Planning following Divorce by Charlene L. Usher, Esq . The emotional turmoil of divorce can be overwhelming or liberating depending on ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2011 By demetriagraves
Have you checked your spouse's e-mail account lately? If you have, you may have committed a crime. In a case generating national attention, Michigan resident Leon Walker was charged under the state's ...
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