Archive for April, 2009
Step 2A – Determine what you own
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Step 2A – Determine what you own
We are on Step 2 in our series regarding preparing for divorce. Step 2 involves making an accounting of the family finances. This includes determining what you own.
For some, that may be easy. If you have a good handle on the family finances, then you are a step ahead. [...]
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Preparing for Divorce: Step 2 – Make an accounting of the family finances
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Step 2: Make an accounting of the family finances
The next thing you will want to do is to gather as much information as you can in order to get a clear picture of your family’s financial situation. You may already have a firm handle on this, if you are the one that takes care of [...]
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Preparing for a Divorce: Step 1 – Find a Wise Guide
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
This post will be the first in a series that addresses the steps to take when it becomes apparent that a divorce may be imminent. Understand that I am not encouraging divorce. I am, however, encouraging you to protect your interests and make prudent preparations if a divorce is going to take place.
Step 1: Find [...]
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Love is grand; divorce is twenty grand
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Today we will deviate from our normal protocol of posting practical divorce and family law information and instead report on a news story related to a recent divorce in Chicago.
The rather crass title of this post is the actual bumper sticker of a local divorce lawyer. But, in this story, the husband’s divorce wasn’t twenty [...]
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Checklist of Divorce Issues
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I’ve just discovered Stephen Worrall’s Georgia Family Law Blog. Its a very good blog with a lot of great content, and its not all specific to the state of Georgia, so check it out.
Here is a post he recently made where he found a nice Divorce Checklist which contains a general list of issues that [...]
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Books for Divorced Dads
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
The Oklahoma Family Law Blog recently wrote an article in honor of father’s day that contained some Must Read Books for Divorced Dads. With a tip of the hat to Dan Nunley, the author of the article, here they are:
Following are four recommended books for fathers dealing with the difficult issues of divorce. Whether you’re [...]
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Observations of a Divorce Lawyer
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I recently found this article at the Georgia Family Law Blog. Its an insightful look at divorce from the perspective of a seasoned divorce lawyer. Here it is in its entirety:
1. What behavior of clients still surprises you?
That couples who did not get along during their marriage expect a divorce judge to suddenly make them [...]
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The Importance of Secure Communication During Divorce
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
Whenever you are going through divorce, it is important to maintain secure lines of communication with your lawyer. This is especially important in the early stages of representation, when you may not want to tip your hand to your spouse that the divorce is imminent.
Houston divorce lawyer, Shannon Cavers, recently posted an informative article on [...]
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5 Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I recently came across this article from the USA Today which set out Five Common Financial Mistakes Made in Divorce.
Here is a summary of their points:
1. Trying to keep the house no matter the costs. Many couples scrambling to obtain a divorce settlement wish to keep the house at any cost. However, financial experts say [...]
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Discovering Hidden Assets
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
In your divorce case, you may hear your lawyer talk about the “discovery process.” Discovery is essentially the legal process by which lawyers can obtain information necessary for your case (such as assets, debts, income, and other factual information). This often will involve written requests to your spouse to produce certain documents, a request for [...]