When action star Sylvester Stallone announced he was divorcing his wife of 25 years, he didn’t exactly gain sympathy as the underdog like Rocky Balboa. His wife, Jennifer, accused him of hiding marital assets, as well as intentionally spending money and disposing of property so that she would receive a

Divorce is quite possibly one of the most stressful events someone can experience in their lifetime. Lots of people say that nobody goes into a marriage expecting a divorce, but with the divorce rate in the United States at a historical high, the possibility of divorce is always going to

"I'll see you in court!" is a common phrase when parties disagree. Hearing these words can instill fear in a person since the prospect of going through the legal process can be daunting and frightening. However, in recent years, parties have had a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes

Divorce affects thousands of couples, and the figures keep skyrocketing. After the divorce, the daunting process of property division sometimes hits hard for most divorcing couples to what each party should be entitled. It's even more challenging for spouses who don't have a prenuptial agreement at the time of divorce.  Under

There are many questions and concerns that are brought up during a divorce. This includes, but is certainly not limited to: Who gets the house?  How do we divide assets?  If there are children, how is custody split? Does one person have to pay spousal support or alimony?  These questions will

While having a romantic partner will not automatically terminate your alimony, living as a married couple will. After alimony is awarded in a divorce, there are several factors that can impact the amount or duration of spousal support.  How is Alimony Awarded in Louisiana?  Alimony in Louisiana is court-ordered spousal support. Under

Juggling residencies and marriages in different states is complex. There are a plethora of scenarios that may have led to the situation of two spouses living far away from each other. Whether to move back in with family or for a job relocation, spouses moving apart from each other is

When parents need to tell their kids about their imminent divorce, it is never an easy task to share the news with children at any age. Their lives will be changed, after all, from sharing time spent between Mom and Dad to splitting time between two homes.  Adults and kids have

Around half of marriages in the United States will ultimately end in divorce. Moreover, around 2.7 out of 1,000 people will find themselves getting divorced each year. While that may not help you feel better about the end of your marriage, it can serve to offer some vital information about