By Randy S. Margulis | Published April 30, 2023 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: contested divorce, no-fault divorce, uncontested divorce | Comments Off on When Does an Uncontested Divorce Become Contested?
An uncontested divorce is always the preferable method of dissolving a marriage, since it is faster, cheaper and generally stress-free. But divorcing spouses might start out in accord only to disagree later on important issues. When that happens, the divorce is converted into a contested one. Most New York divorces are based on no-fault grounds, Read More
Read MoreIt happens every day—couples get married and other couples get divorced. According to the United States Census Bureau, in the United States, the national divorce rate per 1,000 people in 2009 was 9.2 percent for men, and 9.7 percent for women. Closer to home, the U.S. Census Bureau Report Marital Events of Americans notes the Read More
Read MoreAt the outset of divorce, shifts in financial outlook are difficult to handle. Even as spouses separate, mortgage, utilities, and other bills still demand payment. Whether you are the higher- or lower-earning spouse, temporary financial support is an important feature on the divorce landscape. Called durational or periodic support, temporary support assists struggling spouses while Read More
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