Most of us don’t walk down the aisle at our weddings thinking there’s an expiration date for our love. We don’t say, “I do,” while planning to end our marriages in six years, three days, and 12 hours. But building a healthy marriage and keeping it together is not easy. At some point, you may have to know when your relationship is over so you can move on. In this article, we will explore several ways of knowing that it’s time to file the divorce petition.
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After the wedding, Lily’s friends noticed some changes in her behavior. She stopped meeting them for lunch every Sunday. The phone calls and texts dropped off. When they asked Lily to go shopping with them, she never had any money. Her makeup, hair, and clothes were always perfect, and they never saw any bruises, so they assumed Lily was just a busy newlywed. They didn’t know about the subtle signs of domestic violence.
Some divorces resolve quickly. Others may take months or even years before the judge signs the final divorce order. While it may be tempting to take a deep breath and go on a three-month vacation, there are some actions to take soon after your divorce is over.
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Constant bickering and disagreements can lead a couple to turn to divorce. However, after filing the petition, the unhappy couple now have to resolve a lot of serious issues they couldn’t settle while they were married! If you and your spouse can’t agree on anything, be prepared. You still have to negotiate divorce issues to reach a settlement. Here are some tips on how to do just that:
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Gabrielle fully expected her attorney to square off with her husband Jack’s attorney. She assumed that divorce would be contentious. She knew that there were many important issues to decide. However, as her husband hired more and more people to work on his side of the divorce, she learned that other professionals might help with your divorce.
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Marisa didn’t understand why her divorce was taking so long. After all, she had hired her favorite cousin, Vincent, to represent her. He had been an attorney for years and had even handled her most recent personal injury claim. With something as important as the dissolution of your marriage, you don’t just need any attorney – you need to hire the right divorce lawyer. You’ll need to look for a few important things.
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Many questions raced through Liam’s mind as he and Sophia discussed getting a divorce. Where would he live? Would their children be okay? One of the most nagging questions involved paying for all the things kids need. Would he have to pay child support, or would Sophia be held financially responsible for their kids? Several factors determine whether one divorcing spouse will pay child support to the other.
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Living together before marriage is more common than at any time in recent history. According to a Pew Research study, the number of people who have ever cohabited is higher than the number of people who have ever been married. Several major studies disagree on whether people who live together before marriage are more or less likely to divorce. If divorce does become a reality, cohabitation might affect your divorce settlement.
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Chris and Taylor had been a couple for several years before they decided to make it ‘official.’ They had heard of domestic partnerships and same-sex marriage and assumed that the two institutions were basically the same. However, Chris and Taylor learned there were some significant differences when they decided to split up.
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Sophia thought divorce would be easy. You just file a few papers in some government office, and then, voilà, your marriage is over. She was surprised to learn that filing for divorce in California can get pretty complicated.
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