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    • The process of divorce isn't that hard. It consists of initiation, the "provisional" or "intirim" period, and the final hearing and divorce decree. Here, the procedure is explained. For more information get your free sample chapter of --

  • Your Pocket Guide To Divorce


  • Debts And Property


    • One of the biggest areas of dispute in divorce is how to divide assets (property) and liabilities (debts). Here, we consider the different kinds of property, and the things you should think about when negotiating settlement.

  • Free Divorce Dictionary
    • There are terms that you'll hear while going through the divorce process. Some are in English, most have roots in Latin, and they all can be darn confusing if you don't know what they mean. Here's what you need to translate.

  • Your Children And Your Divorce
    • Divorce, as we all know, is hardest on kids. There is no way to change that fact, but parents can work together to ease their children's transition. Here, we discuss the different kinds of legal custody, and address other concerns you may have about your kids' post divorce care. Go to the link below for a free sample chapter of --

  • Your Pocket Guide To Child Custody


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    • Practicing law isn't all fun and games. In fact, it can be a first class pain in the neck. If it wasn't for the humor in it, I'd quit and become a belly dancer. I'll tell you why, and keep you supplied with stories and information about family law. I'll also do you all a big favor and stick to practicing law.
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Welcome To Couple-Or-Not!

Your One Stop Place for All Things Family Law! Maybe, your marriage has been failing for a long time. Maybe you didn't realize your spouse was unhappy, and the decision to end the marriage was a surprise to you. No matter how it comes about, divorce is the end of something, and is bound to be emotionally draining.

To understand divorce, you have to look at marriage. Marriage is a contract between two people, male and female in most states. The idea is that the couple will combine their resources, share them with each other, and take care of each other when necessary. Since it is such an intimate arrangement, it can't be forced on someone who is unwilling to abide by its terms. You can't be forced to marry, or stay married. Even the states with the harshist divorce laws can't stop their citizens from divorcing.

Divorce is the government's way of allowing its citizens to rescind the marriage contract. The idea is that couples need a way to resume their lives after their marriage has failed. It is still necessary for them to do as little damage to each other as possible. Children who were born to them, and property and debts they acquired all have to be dealt with so that each party's interests are protected. The divorce judge oversees this process, and has the power needed to make sure each of the parties receives his fair share of the marital assets, and liabilities, and that they are given appropriate opportunities to contribute to the rearing of their children.

Courts have to have a consistent way of managing divorce issues. This is why each state has laws that tell the judge what to consider on the issues that come up in divorce. Because each case is different, the judge has a lot of leeway in making decisions. As long as a given decision is within the parameters or boundaries of the state's law, the judge's decision will be affirmed or upheld on appeal.

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Your Pocket Divorce Guide

If you and your spouse don't have children, property or debts, or you are in agreement about the issues you do have, you may choose to get divorced without a lawyer's assistance.

Even if you do end up hiring counsel, you should understand the procedure of divorce so that you can participate fully in the management of your case. Your Pocket Divorce Guide will show you what you need to know to understand the divorce process. Go here to learn more and to claim your Free Sample Chapter

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