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Family Law
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New York added no-fault divorce in 2010, has strict residency requirements, and divides marital property through equitable distribution rather than a 50/50 split. Here is how the process works from filing to final judgment.
Texas divorce has a mandatory 60-day waiting period, community property rules that split most marital assets equally, and specific residency requirements. Here is how the process works from filing to final decree.
Illinois became a pure no-fault state in 2016 and has no mandatory waiting period when both spouses agree. Here is how Illinois divorce works, from the 90-day residency requirement through the final judgment.
Florida calls it dissolution of marriage, requires six months of residency, has a 20-day waiting period, and divides property through equitable distribution. Here is how the process works from filing to final judgment.
An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on everything: property, debt, support, and custody. The process is simpler and cheaper than most people expect. Here is how it works and what each step involves.
New York never adopted the UPAA and evaluates prenups under general contract law. Independent counsel, clean timing, and clear disclosure are what make the difference here.
Texas is a community property state that enforces prenups reliably — when the process is clean. Here is what Texas requires, where prenups most often fail, and what business owners need to address specifically.
California has some of the strictest prenup requirements in the country, including a mandatory seven-day review period and specific rules for unrepresented parties. Here is what they mean for you.
Most people who want a prenup don't struggle with the legal part. They struggle with the conversation. Here is how to raise it early, frame it well, and handle a negative first reaction.
A prenup is signed before the wedding; a postnup after. Both cover the same ground, but postnups face more scrutiny from courts. Here is how they differ and when each makes sense.
