Divorces can be extremely expensive for some American spouses – to the point where they are virtually unattainable. This leaves many in precarious situations. They lack the funds to officially divorce, instead remaining in a state of limbo for years or even decades. Although separation is common among estranged spouses, some of these individuals cannot…
DetailsTech companies are being sued for various misconduct in the modern era, including addiction among teens, spreading disinformation, and causing divorces. A UK man is now suing the tech giant Apple, claiming that it failed to properly delete texts that ultimately led to his divorce. He is now seeking over $6 million in damages. Does…
DetailsAlthough divorce lawyers are often highly professional, mistakes are somewhat inevitable. Every divorce lawyer is human, and every human being is capable of making serious errors. A divorce lawyer might accidentally make all kinds of mistakes, but most of these errors only cause slight inconveniences. What happens when a law firm makes a more costly mistake? What if an error…
DetailsFor most divorcing spouses in the United States, pets have sentimental value rather than actual monetary value. Disputes over the average dog or cat may be expensive, and they may even lead to litigation – but they do not involve lucrative assets. However, this is not always the case. There are many examples of animals…
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In the United States, inheritance is always kept separate from the property division process – but many other countries follow different systems. Although we Americans take many aspects of our divorce law for granted, it’s easy to forget that we are not the only country with a complex system regarding the dissolution of marriages. This…
DetailsAccording to BestColleges, the cost of a college education has soared since 2000. While average annual tuition was around $8,000 at the turn of the millennium, this number has increased beyond $14,000 in the modern era. Here’s the obvious question: Who pays the bill? Some might argue that students should simply get loans, but this debt…
DetailsOne of the many reasons spouses tend to avoid litigated divorces is the fact that these trials go on public record. All kinds of things may be revealed by litigation, including allegations of marital misconduct, child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and so on. But these trials may also reveal alleged instances of financial misconduct,…
DetailsChoosing a divorce attorney is important, and the truth is that the wrong decision can cost spouses a lot of money. While missing out on a few dollars is not a big deal, some spouses lose hundreds of thousands simply because their lawyers made serious errors. This might seem unthinkable, but it happens more regularly…
DetailsAlthough remarrying a spouse might seem like a rare occurrence in the United States, it might be more common than you realize. In fact, recent statistics suggest that as many as 15% of couples reconcile after they separate. While only 6% of couples actually remarry after divorcing, this number is still notable – and it equates to…
DetailsAlthough lawyers play an important role in society, they are also businesspeople. And like any business, a law firm must get paid if it wants to survive. Unfortunately, getting paid is not always as easy as it seems – especially during a period when people are genuinely struggling to make ends meet in the United…
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