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 [...]
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Online game causes divorce!
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
World of Warcraft is a best-selling online role-playing game. It boasts over ten million subscribers; however it has apparently also left an increasing number of real life casualties in its wake, including a woman named Jocelyn.
Though she is not a player, the 28-year-old California native has divorced her husband of six years due to his [...]
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Protect your credit in the event of divorce
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
If you are facing divorce this, you need to take care to protect your credit.
Most people don’t know that court decrees assigning payment responsibilities for joint loans are not honored by lenders. This incorrect assumption of being off the hook for financial obligations can result in payments being missed and your credit score being tarnished [...]
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Divorce in the Military
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
According to a report from the Pentagon, the rate of divorce among members of the armed forces held steady in 2007, at 3.3 percent. Considering that marriages can be under considerable stress due to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this can be somewhat surprising.
Some veterans have questioned if the figures are accurate, but defense officials [...]
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Illegal Wiretapping in Hollywood Divorces
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I recently came across a story in the International Herald Tribune story which described how an ex-wife of health company mogul, Mark Hughes, testified that she hired Anthony Pellicano, a private investigator, during the couple’s divorce case, but did not authorize him to use a wiretap on the Herbalife co-founder.
Suzan Hughes said that she was [...]
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Women, Money & Divorce
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Jim Jeffries.
I recently came across an article in the internet by Samantha Change, the Executive Editor of theimproper.com. The article discussed the financial hardship that women in particular have as a result of divorce. One of the things that Samantha emphasizes is the importance of women being involved with and informed about the financial affairs of [...]