Marriage is a common institution, especially in Nevada. Although marriages have hit an all time low, there are reasons to believe it is making a comeback. See USA Today. Regardless of your opinion of marriage, some states have more people getting married than others. Here is your guide to marriage prevalence: 1. Nevada: 40.9 marriages […]
Divorce Law: The Process
Although you must fulfill certain requirements to get a divorce, there are many ways that those requirements may be met under the law. In an amicable divorce there may be little to no problems meeting the legal requirements, where a hostile divorce may require more time and more expert help. Depending on your situation you will probably want to consult with a lawyer and also need help with negotiations, mediations, and settlements.
Divorce rates by state
If you are wondering how common divorce is, fear not! If you are getting a divorce, you are not alone! Here are the divorce statistics for each state in the United States. The national average for divorce is 3.4 divorces per year per 1000 people. For the entries below, the first entry has the highest […]
Civil Union v. Marriage
It may be confusing for some to understand the distinction between civil unions and marriages. The Supreme Court has recently made some interesting rulings on how marriage should be viewed and legislated in the United States. But civil unions still exist and are important to understand. Civil unions have been created in multiple countries, and […]
Divorce Timeline
No two divorces are the same, and factors such as whether it is contested or not, whether there is a complicated assortment of property involved, and whether there are children in the mix can have an effect on how the divorce proceeds. One divorce may take a couple of months; another several years. Nevertheless, here […]