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The World's Wackiest Reasons for Divorce

Couples file for divorce citing a variety of reasons, from serious offenses to kooky and absurd infractions. Read on to discover some of the craziest reasons people want to get divorced. 50 Shades of ...
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Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce

Before New York adopted a no-fault divorce policy in 2010, one party to a divorce would have to take fault, or essentially the blame, for the dissolution of their marriage, even when both sides agreed ...
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North Dakota Bill Mandates Counseling Before Divorce

A new bill in North Dakota states that parents seeking divorce should have to wait at least six months and pursue mandatory couples counseling before dissolving their marriage. Rep. Naomi Muscha told ...
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Separation vs. Divorce

When a marriage dissolves, spouses often aim to examine what their options are. A common question that arises is separation vs. divorce: what is the difference between a separation agreement and a ...
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Divorced Females Often Lose Health Insurance After Divorce

Studies have shown that many women end up without health insurance after divorce. If you are a female facing divorce, you should take a look at why you may be at risk of losing health coverage. You ...
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New Jersey Alimony Laws Have Many Critics

New Jersey Alimony Laws Have Many Critics Many people in New Jersey are complaining about the state's unfair alimony laws. They are requesting they be changed because some consider them easy to ...
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How to Divorce a Missing Spouse in NY

Your spouse may not accept that you want a divorce. In fact, you may not even be able to locate your spouse in order to serve him or her with papers. If this is the case, you do not have to stay ...
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Why Has the New York Divorce Risen?

If you are facing divorce in New York right now, you are not alone. The number of divorces in this state rose by 8 percent in 2012, according to The Business Review. So far, divorces in 2012 are on ...
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When Can You Get an Annulment?

If you want a divorce, you should first make sure the divorce process is even necessary. There is a small chance you will find that you qualify for annulment in New York instead of divorce. Annulling ...
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How To Protect Yourself When Your Spouse Keeps the Home

If you and your spouse decide that he or she can keep the marital home, you should make sure your interests are protected. Remember that any credit lines you share will affect both of your credit ...
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Reasons to Get a Postnuptial Agreement During Marriage

You have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement, which is a document signed before marriage. However, postnuptial agreements, which are signed after the wedding takes place, have recently become ...
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Celebrity Prenuptial Agreements

Despite the increasing popularity of prenuptial agreements, especially among the wealthy, not everyone decides to get one. Take a look at some of the celebrities in the news lately, either for divorce ...
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4 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets

During divorce, many people are tempted to hide their assets so they can end up better off financially than their spouse. They may do this out of spite, or they might just be worried they will not get ...
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Common Health Issues After Divorce - And How to Prevent Them

Tom Cruise has reportedly lost weight since his divorce from Katie Holmes, and he is not the only person whose health has somehow been affected during divorce. In fact, it is quite normal to notice ...
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Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement? Many couples can benefit from getting a prenuptial agreement, but some people in particular need this type of legal document. If you are not sure if you should get ...
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Dealing with In-Laws During Divorce

When you are married to someone, you often become close to their family, especially if the marriage lasts several years. The relationship usually becomes closer once you have children, as your in-laws ...
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Dennis Rodman Ordered to Pay Child Support

Apparently Dennis Rodman is better at playing basketball than paying the child support he was ordered to pay for his two children. The athlete was recently sentenced to community service because he ...
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Divorce and Health Insurance Coverage

Divorce can change a lot of things, and one of them is health insurance. This may not be the first thing on your mind as you get divorced, but you should definitely consider it once you have a moment ...
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The Kardashian Case Could End Up In Divorce Court

Most people are already aware of the drama that stems from the widely publicized divorce of Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Now the drama seems to be escalating because Kris apparently wants to go ...
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Hire a Lawyer with Experience Handling Gay and Lesbian Divorce Cases

If you face a gay and lesbian divorce, you will need the help of a lawyer with experience in this area. Though many of the issues are the same for gay couples as for straight couples, they cannot all ...
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Divorce Strategies Under New York's No-Fault Divorce

A year ago on August 15, 2010, New York Governor David Paterson signed no-fault divorce into law. The law became effective on October 13, 2010. Other states such as California were leaders in adopting ...
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Avoiding a Contested Divorce by Hiring a New York City Divorce Attorney

How a Divorce Attorney in New York City Can Help You Avoid a Contested Divorce Many divorces can be expensive, emotionally draining, and stressful for family members. Contested divorces are infamous ...
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New York Divorce Options

Once you have decided to get a divorce there are several different options that exist to end your marriage. The options are divorce, legal separation and annulment. Option 1: Divorce If you decide to ...
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Latest Court Ruling - There is No Defense against New York's No Fault Divorce Action

Confusion Over No Fault Divorce Last year New York was one of the last states to introduce no fault as a ground for divorce. The passing of the statute means that either spouse can now procure a ...
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The Facts about New York State No Fault Divorce

Governor David A. Paterson signed the New York state no fault divorce on October 12, 2010. It now makes it possible for couples all across the United States to file a divorce without the need to find ...
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