Divorce & Legal Issues

How to Represent Yourself in Family Court

By LawNYC4All

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When you must appear in Family Court, to deal with issues involving Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Protective Orders, and so on, it can be difficult, particularly, if you decide to appear pro se - that is, if you choose to represent ... more »

How to File for Divorce Online

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When a couple gets married it is usually with every intent that they are going to be together forever. Sometimes, though, things just don't work out as intended and end up in a file for divorce. If you and your soon-to-be "ex" mutually agree on ... more »

How to Get a Divorce in New York

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Divorce is one of the most emotionally, intellectually and financially difficult challenges in life. Keep your priorities straight and control your anger, and you'll come out ahead... more »

How to Get a Former Spouse's Information Off Your Credit File

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Keeping tabs on your credit score and transactions can be challenging without the added difficulty of dissolving a relationship where credit lines are often shared. Even more daunting is the process of trying to sever financial ties with an ... more »

How to Get a Former Spouse's Information Off Your Credit File

By Select Visions

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Learn how to get a former spouse erradicated from you credit file... more »

How to get a restraining order

By capeside

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Learn what you need to do and criteria to meet.. more »

How to Get Your Ex to Use Visitation Rights

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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A parent may not be using all of the visitation because of schedule problems, difficulty parenting alone or reluctance to have contact with the other parent. Find out what the problem is and see if some small adjustments will solve it... more »

How to Know a Family Lawyer is Doing his Job

By Becca

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Learn how to recognize the differences between a lawyer who is doing his or her job and one who is not... more »

How to Legally Change Your Name

By April Hall

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Changing your name is time consuming. If you’re changing it when you marry is a bit easier, but takes plenty of paperwork. To change your name for any other reason is more complicated, but not impossible. The key is to have the correct forms and ... more »

How to Pay Child Support Online

By Michael Grisso

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If you owe child support and need to make a payment, but can't get to the Child Support Enforcement Agency in your area, you can make payments online. It is a great alternative for those that need another way to send payments... more »

How to Plan a Safe Escape From Domestic Violence

By Misti Sandefur Sandefur

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If you're currently in a domestic violence situation right now, then keep reading. Following I will give you some tips on how you can plan a safe escape from domestic violence, but first, please know this: I know from my own past experience with ... more »

How to Write a Postnuptial Agreement

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Entering into marriage is a big decision. There are so many things to plan and decide before the marriage takes place and excitement usually takes over and things are often overlooked, financial situations being one of them. After the nuptials, ... more »

How to accept your spouses request for divorce, when your not willing.

By Lucent

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More than 50% of U.S. marriages end in divorce, and the numbers are still climbing. As scary as it may seem for the non-willing spouse to be approached for a divorce, here are a few things to suggest to the willing participant... more »

How to Avoid Common Divorce Mistakes

By JanCast2007

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Deciding that a marriage is over is often a difficult decision to come to terms with. However, once you have made the decision that the relationship is not salvageable, it is important that you proceed with the divorce responsibly. Couples make ... more »

How to Choose a Divorce Attorney

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Divorce can not only be an emotional roller coaster for the parties involved, it can be a complex area of law. Therefore, it's important to hire an attorney who seems to be someone you can trust and feel comfortable with. A great way to find a ... more »

How to Claim Your Child as a Dependent When Separated or Divorced

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Determining which parent can claim a child as a dependent on an income tax return can be difficult now that courts are striving for 50-50 custody and visitation... more »

How to End an Ongoing Custody Battle

By Becca

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Learn some tips to help you end an ongoing custody battle... more »

How to Get a Divorce

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It has been estimated that about half of all marriages end in divorce. The process of dissolving a marriage boils down to controlling what you can; and normally, what you won't be able to control is your spouse. If your marriage is heading down ... more »

How to Get Alimony

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Alimony, or "spousal support," goes a long way towards easing the transition from married to divorced. It is an income paid to one spouse by the other when the marriage has ended. The husband traditionally paid alimony to the wife, but in recent ... more »

How to Handle a Harassing Ex-Spouse

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Dealing with a harassing ex-spouse can be emotionally draining. It's crucial to stop the harassment as soon as possible for the health of the family. This is especially important if there are children involved. Children learn how to handle ... more »

How to Increase Your Child Support

By eHow Legal Editor

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Gather information that shows that your income does not cover expenses, and file papers in court requesting an increase in child support... more »

How to protect your credit during divorce

By capeside

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Protect your credit and your future.. more »

How to Resolve Grandparent Visitation Rights

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Disputes about grandparent visitation can usually be resolved simply by talking with the grandparents and making time for them in your children's lives. Long-standing hurt feelings can be at the root of the problem. Making it clear that they're ... more »

How to Stop an Ex From Turning a Child Against the Other Parent

By J Lee Kenser

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This will offer some suggestions as to alleviate this problem... more »

How to survive a divorce with your sanity intact

By Select Visions

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Going through a divorce and keeping your sanity at the same time is very challenging. Attorneys, paperwork, dividing items. This can be one of the most emotional times of your life. Remember when you got married? The wedding plans were ... more »

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