Some of the most contentious divorce battles have been fought over who get the family home, and participants provide a number of reasons why the court should give them the property. One question that sometimes comes up is whether a spouse's home business gives him or her an edge in this particular competition. Possibly, but it depends on two important factors. Here's what you need to know.
The Difficulty in Relocating the Business
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When your spouse informs you that they've just filed for divorce, it can be a terrible shock, even if you've known the marriage wasn't going well. If they are sure that they want to end your union, you must respect their wishes and start planning your moves throughout the divorce and afterward: but how?
Get Into Therapy
Even if you think you handle feelings well, divorce is an exceedingly stressful time.
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Losing someone close to you can be an emotionally devastating experience. If they were to pass away from natural causes it might be easier, but if you suspect that they died because of the negligence of a medical professional it amps up the pain by quite a bit. They placed trust in someone only to have that expectancy breached because of a faulty level of care. The moment you believe that your loved one lost their life because of bad medical treatment, it's time to act.
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A legal separation and a divorce are very different. When a divorce is finalized, a couple is no longer married. During a legal separation, a couple is still married, but a legal separation agreement outlines the rights and duties of each spouse while living apart. If you and your spouse have deciding that legally separating is the right decision for your situation, take the following steps:
Petition the Court
As long as you and your spouse meet the residency requirements for your state, you will be able to petition the court for a legal separation.
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The legal phrase, in absentia, is Latin for "not present, away." Therefore, when a parent is "in absentia," it is very hard to get child support. In some states, it is even hard to get a divorce if the other partner cannot be served with a notice of the divorce hearing. So, what happens when you need child support and the parent is in absentia? It looks something like this.
Ruling Made for Child Support
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