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What Steps Do I Go Through When I File for Divorce?

I have decided I want to get divorced. Now what should I do? You should consult with an attorney, CPA, financial planner, and in some cases you may be emotionally distraught and want to speak to a counselor too. Each divorce is different. Most attorneys will charge you a fee for an initial cons...

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Why Is It Important to Decide at the Time of Your Divorce Whether to Keep Your Name or Go Back to Your Maiden Name?

At the time of filing the petition of dissolution of marriage, you must plead that you want to go back to your maiden name if that is what you wish to do. If you want to keep your current name, you do not have to do anything. If you do not plead regarding your maiden name in your petition for diss...

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What is Collaborative Divorce?

The Collaborative conflict alternative resolution model is defined as a method of resolving dispute through structured assistance of collaborative professionals including lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial planners.[1] The parties and professionals enter into a contractual commitm...

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