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The phrase "legal separation" is tossed about in conversation, in movies and on television programs with a great deal of regularity. What many people do not fully appreciate is that there is a specific set of legal steps that must be taken, requirements that must be satisfied, in order for a legal separation between a married couple... more »
Legal separation is not just one spouse moving out of the marriage home. It involves the authority of the court behind a plan for how the partners will divide some or all of their assets, and any obligation on the part of one spouse to make payments in support of the other. A separate maintenance agreement is the document that sets... more »
A marriage is an agreement between two people that may only be ended by a legal divorce or death. However, some parties seeking to marry desire further agreements that protect the existing financial assets of one or both parties. A marriage contract, also called a premarital contract or a prenuptial, defines the division of finances... more »
Divorce is one of the most painful experiences in life. It can be handled in one of two ways: contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce requires the agreement of both spouses and may be one of the few things they agree on or one of the many things in which they do not. Technically, a divorce is automatically granted by a court... more »
Living together before marriage is like a trial run of what it is like to live with your future spouse. The firsthand knowledge obtained during this time can be beneficial. However, it can also lead to broken marriage proposals or act as a harbinger for divorce. In fact, studies have found that people who live together are more likely... more »
There are many reasons to get a prenuptial agreement. Some do it to protect assets or children...
There are a couple of different ways to legally end a marriage. Though the most common way is to divorce, another option is to get an annulment.... more »
Legal separation provides an alternative for married couples who can't continue a life together and want something a little more legally binding... more »
A separation agreement is the legal form that defines the terms under which a married couple establishes separate living arrangements. There are... more »
A living trust, also called an inter vivos trust, is a revocable entity that owns assets on behalf of someone else while the creator of the trust... more »
Divorce is difficult. Nothing will test your strength of character like divorce will, and you need to be aware of that. You can't go through... more »
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