by James Ferraro | May 19, 2014 | Divorce
Search TagX on Google View all posts tagged as Tagx The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one. For some couples, the decision is the result of a lot of hard work and effort to repair the relationship. For others, the need to participate in therapeutic...
by James Ferraro | May 15, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
Entry of a divorce decree, and an order of annulment both end a “marriage”. The difference is that a divorce decree ends a legally recognized marriage while an annulment declares that the marriage was never valid or legal. The choice to request an annulment rather...
by James Ferraro | May 13, 2014 | Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Legal Principles
Deciding who gets what when a couple divorces is an emotionally charged issue. How property is divided among the parties depends on where you live. Some states are considered community property states, which means all property the couple acquired while married is...
by James Ferraro | May 9, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
Mental health professionals agree that when families separate, the best interests of the children are served by parents that are able to present a united face to the kids even in the midst of divorce. However, not all parents are able to effectively co-parent and...
by James Ferraro | May 7, 2014 | Divorce, Legal Principles
When you file for divorce, your case is decided by the trial court. But the trial court doesn’t always get it right the first time, and appeals are sometimes needed. The process to file an appeal is detailed and in most instances an appeal can only be raised when...
