Mississippi Accepts Collaborative Law 

  Mississippi has become the latest state to adopt the Uniform Collaborative Law, a process that is becoming increasingly popular for divorcing spouses across the country. Many divorce lawyers are well aware of this alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, and they understand its benefits. What kinds of changes can Mississippi divorce lawyers expect with this…

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One of the Strangest Divorces You’ll Ever Hear About in Taiwan

According to various sources, issues regarding physical intimacy represent a leading cause of divorce. However, these intimate issues can manifest in many ways – and perhaps the most complex manifestations involve money. Many couples divorce because of alleged cheating with sex workers. These allegations can have numerous effects during alimony and property division calculations, especially…

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Football Coach Tries to Use Wife’s Money to Sue Former Employer During Divorce

Joint assets are usually frozen until the financial aspects of divorce have been resolved, and this prevents spouses from accessing – and potentially wasting – marital funds. However, a spouse can still ask a judge to unfreeze joint accounts. This occurred when a former college football coach asked a judge to vacate a mutual restraining order preventing him from accessing joint funds. He…

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The Thin Line Between Extortion and “Leverage” in Divorce Negotiations

Many divorce lawyers talk about “leverage” during divorce negotiations. Generally speaking, this information can help one spouse gain an advantage over the other. When used effectively, leverage can force the other party to make concessions or settle. But what exactly is the difference between “leverage” and “extortion” in a divorce negotiation? Are these two concepts really so different?…

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