Separation Legal Blogs

Blawg posts regarding separation law and issues, from family lawyers and law firms in the UK, US and across the world.

What disputes does family mediation resolve?

by emmadigirank January 31, 2013 Divorce

Family mediation helps both parties have the power to take responsibility for their own lives, rather than handing issues over to the authorities to resolve. Family mediation can help solve a variety of family disputes, such as custody and visitation, child support and other family issues. Custody and Visitation Divorce or separation can be a […]

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Fault Vs. No Fault Divorce

by RyanD December 12, 2012 Divorce

When people get married, they expect to live happily ever after with the one that they love. While some are fortunate enough to have this happen, the truth is that many marriages in the United States will end in divorce. While divorce is not pleasant for anyone, it is a fact of life that must […]

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Will DIY Divorce Papers become standard in Texas?

by MrDivorceOnline October 1, 2012 Divorce

The state Supreme Court of Texas is considering whether to make it easier for low-income Texans to handle simple divorce cases without hiring attorneys. At issue is whether to require all Texas district courts to accept standardized do-it-yourself legal forms in uncontested divorces. While legal representation usually is the ideal way to go, says Chief […]

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Determining the Best Interests of Children in Custody Cases

by RyanD September 11, 2012 Divorce

When deciding custody agreements, the standard that is—or should be—used is “the best interests of the child”. Included in the decision of best interests, certain factors are considered and defined by the California Family Code. Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody There are six basic ways that the court may order custody; exclusive sole custody, legal […]

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I am looking to divorce my spouse but I am worried about my children, how can I ensure that they are catered for in the divorce?

by ContactLaw November 30, 2011 Divorce

Ensuring that your children remain catered for even after a divorce is handled by the Child Support Agency (CSA). At the time of the petition for divorce, you and your spouse have to agree as to the arrangements for the children. It should be noted that if agreement is not reached it will not prevent […]

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If you have a child with your cohabiting partner do you automatically have parental responsibility?

by ContactLaw November 14, 2011 Cohabitation

A mother will always automatically have parental responsibility for their child. Parental responsibility refers to the bundle of rights and obligations that a parent has towards their child under the law. It is the legal concept of parental responsibility that allows a parent to make decisions on behalf of the child on matters such as […]

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A Decree Nisi was pronounced in my divorce proceedings, but since then no Decree Absolute has been pronounced. What can I do to ensure a Decree Absolute gets pronounced?

by ContactLaw November 4, 2011 Divorce

In divorce law a Decree Nisi tells you that your divorce is almost completed. It is considered as the second last stage to the proceedings of your divorce. The Decree Nisi occurs when either you or your spouse have both completed  an affidavit in front of a family law solicitor and filled in a form […]

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5 Reasons to Guest Blawg

by Five Fantastic Lawyers™ September 13, 2011 Accident Claims

A key component of blogging, guest blogging is, as the term suggests, where a blogger writes as a guest on another blogger’s blog. While this may be obvious, it may not be apparent to some why guest blogging can be useful. Here are 5 reasons why you may wish to increase your own or your […]

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