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Divorce and Debt
If a couple is to divorce and debt was aquired durring the marriage, the debt is generally shared, even if some debt isn't for things they bought together. More »
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Christopher Yannon
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Who Gets the Ring if the Marriage is Called Off?
The answer to this question will vary from state-to-state. More »
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How do I legally change my name back to my maiden name after divorce?
Marriage and divorce are exceptions to the usual name change process. More »
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Does the reason you’re getting divorced matter?
In a no-fault state, the reason you're getting divorced doesn't matter, but it may in other states that consider reasons and time separated. More »
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Marriage Annulment
As if the marriage never happened. A marriage annulment asserts essentially that the marriage never actually occurred. More »
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Are you really married? Legal requirements.
In order to get married... you may have to record the marriage license and you may have to have someone witness and affirm in writing that the marriage occurred. More »
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Is it a valid Marriage or is it Incest?
The difference between a valid marriage or incest will sometimes vary from state to state, especially if between first cousins, uncle and niece or aunt and nephew, as well as between adopted children. More »
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What can’t your spouse get in a divorce?
State-by-state there are different approaches to deciding what property what is part of the divorce and what's not. More »
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Foreign Country Divorce
In some situations a foreign country divorce before a foreign court, under the laws of that country, may be valid in the United States. More »
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Is Common Law Marriage Valid?
Only a handful of states still recognize a marriage under common law, which requires that the couple assume they're married and act as such publicly. More »
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Where Can I File for Divorce?
Where you can file for divorce will depend on which state you or your soon to be ex are residents of, but with some limitations. More »
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Can a Professional Education or Degree be Marital Property?
The classic situation is when one spouse works to support the other one while he or she gets a higher education. More »
