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Learning About Divorce

Hello, my name is Diane Honberg. Welcome to my site about divorce. My first marriage fell apart fairly quickly due to our inexperience in relationships. Despite the amicable divorce proceedings, I found the whole process entirely overwhelming. Everything, from the paperwork to court appearances, drove my stress levels into the stratosphere. I want to help people dealing with divorce by updating this website with helpful information. I will detail the paperwork process, court appearance tactics, attorney acquisition and so much more. I hope you will visit my site often to learn more about divorce proceedings. Thank you for coming by.

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A Better Way to End Your Marriage: Collaborative Divorce

Posted on 20 November 2015

If you and your spouse are looking for a noncombative way to end your marriage, a collaborative divorce could be the perfect method for you. You and your spouse should be on good terms with each other, however, since this type of divorce requires the willingness to communicate in a respectful manner. The goal of a collaborative divorce is to part ways with your partner with as little acrimony as possible, thereby keeping your divorce out of the court system. [Read More]

Alimony in a Divorce Case: Three Different Ways It Can Be Awarded

Posted on 4 November 2015

One of the biggest problems in a divorce is often the finances. Sometimes one of the partners simply won't be able to support themselves once they are living on their own. While equitable property distribution during the divorce can resolve that problem, there are cases where that isn't enough. In such situations, the judge may award alimony to the spouse who needs financial help. While most people are familiar with the concept of alimony, many people find it surprising that there are actually several different types of alimony. [Read More]

Why A Collaborative Divorce Is A Good Option For Same-Sex Couples

Posted on 30 October 2015

If you are in a same-sex marriage that is not working out like you had planned, you and your partner might decide to get divorced. Same-sex divorces often have different issues than divorces with traditional married couples, and this is why choosing a collaborative divorce might be the best way to go. Here are two things to understand about this. What is a collaborative divorce? A collaborative divorce is one in which the couple works together to determine how to divide everything when they end their relationship. [Read More]

Did Your Ex-Spouse Get The Debt In The Divorce? Don't Relax Until The Last Penny Is Paid

Posted on 29 October 2015

If your divorce decree orders your ex-spouse to pay off certain debts that were in both your names -- like joint credit cards and car loans -- don't celebrate just yet. Wait until it actually happens. This is why you need to proceed with caution: 1.) Your divorce decree lays down the law for you and your ex, not your creditors. The divorce decree is only binding for you and your spouse -- it can't be enforced against a third party. [Read More]