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We’re Splitting Up – Who Keeps the Pet?

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Frequent readers of the Divorce Law Monitor may recall a previous post “We’re Divorcing – Who Keeps the Pet?” This follow-up post discusses an opinion handed down this month by the Appeals Court, which, while it likely will...more

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LEGALLY SEPARATED? Who’s Asking?

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Early today I fielded a call from a friend who casually asked about the definition of legal separation. I provided the textbook answer including the presumption while noting that this was one concept where ambiguity was on...more

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DC’s New Ground For Divorce and Legal Separation – There’s No Waiting Period and No Separation is Required

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DC has long been a no-fault jurisdiction when it comes to divorce and legal separation. However, both required a period of separation – until now....more

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How to File for Divorce

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Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more

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NPR Provides an Update on the State(s) of Marriage

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Today’s broadcast on National Public Radio’s program “1A” featured three scholars in an informal chat about how marriage has evolved in the past 40 years. 1A is a loosely formatted call-in show hosted by Jen White. So this is...more

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Five Signs Your Ex May Be A Narcissist

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A relationship with a narcissist involves a toxic cycle of emotional abuse and destruction. It is not uncommon for a victim to be entirely unaware of the negative toll a narcissist takes on their mental health and...more

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Is There Room on the Spectrum for “Informed Mediation?”

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This writer has formed the impression that over time, people undergoing separation and divorce are more inclined to seek extrajudicial remedies. Typically, the menu includes mediation, arbitration and something called...more

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DLM Blog Post – What Not to Do During a Divorce! (2022 Edition) Part II – Financial

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In the second part of this two-part series, you will learn about financial pitfalls to avoid in the divorce process. Experienced divorce counsel can guide you to ensure that financial decisions don’t cost you credibility,...more

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Communicating the Divorce News to the Family

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We recently posted on the matter of how to let friends and family know that a separation/divorce is imminent. In so doing, we neglected the far thornier subject of how to tell the kids. This is indeed a ticklish subject...more

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Should I Become Legally Separated Instead of Divorced?

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The difference between legal separation and divorce is a commonly asked question. Each State may address legal separation differently. In Tennessee, there are important differences between legal separation and divorce to...more

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Communicating About “The Breakup”

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It is traumatic enough to decide to end a marriage. Then there is the business of announcing the event to friends and family. In an ideal world, couples would take the Jeff and McKinsey Bezos approach. Press release from...more

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Beware The Divorce Complaint With The Ticking “Bomb”

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Divorce Complaints come in a variety of ways. Most lawsuits require delivery by people in patrol cars and uniforms. In the divorce world, things are a bit more “loose.” Your complaint can come by sheriff, or a constable...more

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What’s Love Got to do With It: When Unmarried Couples Live Like Married Couples

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The pandemic may be delaying weddings, but people are still moving forward living their lives together – and making some unfortunate financial decisions. Unfortunate because they are not protected by laws that would protect...more

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The Ashley Madison Hack — Will It Cause Couples To Divorce?

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Everyone is speculating that the Ashley Madison hack will mean an increase in business for divorce lawyers. This remains to be seen. However, the real question is what happens if your name appears on the list of users? And...more

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