Understand Family Law. Explore options in divorce, child support, custody agreements. Find a qualified family lawyer to guide you through the process.
Rebuilding life after divorce at 50 presents unique challenges, but it also offers unprecedented opportunities for personal reinvention and financial empowerment. While there is usually increased wealth but a contrasting decrease in the ability to recover from financial setbacks, with proper legal protection, strategic financial planning, and intentional personal development, you can not only recover…
If you divorce before your green card interview, the immigration process stops and the divorce dissolves the relationship that made the spouse eligible for permanent residence. This is true even if USCIS has already approved your immigrant petition. However, your situation is not necessarily hopeless—the specific consequences and available options depend on your immigration pathway,…
If you’re divorcing a spouse who cannot financially support themselves, you likely have legal obligations to provide financial assistance through spousal support (alimony). Courts recognize that marriage creates interdependence, and the purpose of alimony is to ensure that the divorcing spouses enjoy the same standard of living as they did during their marriage. However, this…
If you’re considering divorce in Virginia, here’s what you need to know about separation requirements: Virginia requires couples to live separately for a minimum of 6 months (if you have no minor children and a signed separation agreement) or 12 months (if you have children under 18 or no separation agreement) before filing for no-fault…
Yes, Texas is a community property state, which means that property acquired during a marriage is generally divided equally between spouses during a divorce. However, “50/50” does not always mean a straight-down-the-middle split. The law allows for “just and right” division, which can be unequal in certain situations. Texas Is Not Automatically a 50/50 Divorce…
Yes, you can legally sell your wedding ring after divorce in most cases—it’s typically considered separate property (your personal gift) unless purchased with marital funds. Expect to receive 30–60% of its retail value, with emotional benefits often outweighing financial returns—72% of sellers report accelerated healing. But knowing when and how to sell is as much…
If you can’t refinance after divorce, you remain legally tied to your ex-spouse through the joint mortgage, risking credit damage, foreclosure, and court penalties—but solutions like mortgage assumptions, negotiated settlements, or strategic sales exist. Why Refinancing Fails Post-Divorce (And Why It Matters) Refinancing after divorce isn’t just a financial transaction—it’s a legal renegotiation of marital…
Yes, online divorce is legally recognized in all 50 states when using state-approved platforms and procedures—but only for uncontested divorces where couples agree on all terms. For contested cases or complex finances, it can create costly legal vulnerabilities. How Online Divorce Gains Legal Legitimacy Online divorce isn’t a separate legal process—it’s a digital method for…
Divorce mediation is not recommended in cases involving domestic violence, significant power imbalances, hidden assets, severe substance abuse, high-conflict custody disputes, or when one party refuses to cooperate. In these scenarios, mediation can worsen safety risks, enable coercion, or produce unjust outcomes—potentially prolonging disputes and increasing costs. Critical Scenarios Where Mediation Fails A. Domestic Violence…