Legal Advice on Divorce: Pursuing a Fault-Based Divorce
By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com Alleging fault means that one spouse is at fault for the break up of the marriage. But now that all states have some form of no-fault divorce, why would someone...
View ArticleThe No-Fault/Fault-Based Divorce Debate
South Dakota lawmakers are currently reviewing House Bill 1221, which would implement unilateral no-fault divorce in the state. If passed, Mississippi would be the only remaining state in the country...
View ArticleThe Ongoing Problem Of Spousal Support
Spousal support seems destined to remain in a state of perpetual flux. Even the name – alimony/spousal support/spousal maintenance – keeps changing. There are numerous reasons the spousal support...
View ArticleAshley Madison, Infidelity And Fault-Based Divorce
Recently, Ashley Madison, a website dedicated to helping married people cheat, was hacked, putting the personal information of its 37 million users at risk. The scandal has provided a poignant reminder...
View ArticleDadsDivorce Live: Ashley Madison & Fault-Based Divorce
Ashley Madison, a website dedicated to helping married people cheat, was recently hacked, putting the personal information of its 37 million users at risk. In the wake of the breach, there has been...
View ArticleWhat Is The Residency Requirement For Filing For Divorce?
Question: Am I unable to divorce prior to a year of separation in North Carolina? Do I have to wait that year out before I can talk to an attorney about filing for divorce? Answer: I am not licensed to...
View ArticleThe Pros And Cons Of At-Fault Divorce
On Jan. 1, 2016, the state of Illinois will overhaul its divorce law – known as the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – for the first time since 1977. One of the major changes in the...
View ArticleWill Marital Fault Affect Whether I Pay Alimony?
Question: Will marital fault factor into whether or not I have to pay alimony? Answer: I am not licensed to practice law in your state. Therefore, I cannot inform you as to the specific laws in your...
View Article4 Family Law Statutes That Are Extremely Counterproductive
Anyone who has gone through a divorce or child custody case knows there are many elements of the family law system that just do not seem to make much sense. Although the intent behind many of the laws...
View ArticleTexas Divorce Bill Misdiagnoses Ailment Hindering Families
Recently, Texas State Rep. Matt Kruase filed a bill to eliminate no-fault divorce in the state in an effort to strengthen marriage and families. The logic goes that more marriages will be saved since...
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