How Do I Divorce My Husband After 37 Years and When I Have No Job?
This is not an easy decision to contemplate for most people of your age. If you married in your twenties, then you are likely at least 57 years old when…
My Husband Left Me and Our Kids. How Long Should I Wait Before I File for a Divorce?
You’re asking the wrong question first. Your first question should not be, “How long should I wait before I file for a divorce?,” but “*Should* I even file for a…
Is this a first principle?
If you can get a no-fault divorce, meaning that you can just walk away from a marriage because you don't want it anymore, why could that same person seek alimony?…
Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce?
My spouse and I have no children together and own no property together. Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce? It's not a question of…
If your life partner has a low IQ, is divorce an option?
Yes, but not for the reason you may think. In the age of no-fault divorce, you don’t really need to persuade the court to grant you a divorce. Divorce is…
Is staying with parents during pregnancy grounds for filing for divorce?
You don't have to come up with creative reasons for getting a divorce anymore in the age of no-fault divorce (in the U.S.A.). You don't have to find a reason…
What are the significant changes to family law in the past two centuries?
What are the most important changes to the family law in the 19th century and 20th century up to today, and why? In my opinion (and in no particular order): …
Is hiding money from your spouse grounds for divorce?
In the age of no-fault divorce, you don’t really need to have a good reason (or any reason at all) to get a divorce. So if your spouse is hiding…
Can I force my spouse to divorce me?
I know of no legal way to force your spouse to filed for divorce against you, but you may not be aware of the fact that your spouse cannot prevent…
Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery?
Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery? Great question. Adultery is considered a fault-based ground for divorce and a factor that can be considered when the trial court…
What are the grounds for filing for a divorce in Utah?
First, you need to understand that Utah, like every other state in the U.S. has what are known as a “no-fault divorce law”. No-fault divorce means that you don’t have…
How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case?
How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case? A law suit is a claim or dispute brought to a…
Do you need a reason to get a divorce?
Do you need a reason to get a divorce? Not really, at least not in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce law (Utah). Even if you get a “no fault”…
How do you divorce when your doesn’t want to go through with it?
How do you divorce when your doesn’t want to go through with it? Does it require both parties to cooperate? I cannot speak for all jurisdictions, but here is the…
