Divorce and drug addiction. How It All Starts Addiction can become a risk for anyone who’s struggling with a difficult time—and divorce is usually a difficult time for most people. This can mean that addictions are more likely to develop during the divorce process. Of course, not everyone develops an…
“Do I Need a Lawyer to Get a Divorce?” If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may be wondering whether or not you actually need to hire a family law attorney to have your divorce finalized. While there isn’t a law that says you need an attorney, there…
Are they cheating or am I paranoid? If you’re dealing with a relationship where there’s a lot of gaslighting and suspicious behavior, you may be asking yourself that question. Can You Sense If Someone Is Cheating on You? If you know your partner well, you will probably notice when something…
Should you combine your finances, or separate them? Different strategies work for different couples. However, it’s always a good idea to be completely informed before making a decision. So here are five myths about combined and separate finances. “Separate Finances Will Protect You in a Divorce.” Separate finances will not…
It’s the mental disorder most people have heard of, but they don’t totally get it. It’s Not What You Think A lot of people think that having OCD means that you like to wash your hands a lot, clean your house often, and keep things in order. While some people…
Can You Get Alimony if You Are Not Married? With a rise in co-habitation, it’s a question a lot of people are asking. Can a Girlfriend Ask for Alimony? It’s called “palimony,” and, yes, it’s a real thing. However, it’s also really unusual. Not all states allow a person who…
Let’s say you cheated: can your wife sue you for cheating? Well, like everything in the legal world, the answer is that it’s complicated. If you’re wondering, “ Can your wife sue you for cheating ?” don’t stop reading! We may have some answers. Can a Wife Sue Her Husband…
Even if it’s legal, it may not be a good idea. Is It Illegal to Date before Divorce Is Final? The short answer is maybe. It really depends on where you’re located. There are still some states where adultery is illegal. However, it should be noted that, just because adultery…
He’s taking you to Cheesecake Factory? Red flag! She wears make-up? Red flag! If you’ve had the misfortune of being on any social media platform ever, you’ve probably seen somebody’s laundry list of red flags. Heck, you might even have developed your own laundry list of red flags. However, in…
In short, adult protective services exists to protect vulnerable adults. In most cases, a family law attorney can help with conservatorships are guardianships if you have concerns about whether or not a family member is getting the care they deserve. However, there may be some cases where you know someone…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends