The Modern Womans Divorce Guide
Helene L. Taylor, Esq.
He’s hiding from the process server. He won’t pay his spousal support on time. He’s lying about his income. He refuses to give you copies of his financial records. His attorney is ignoring your attorney’s calls. He is throwing temper tantrums in mediation. He wants to fight about anything and everything. As a divorce attorney Read More…
Discovery Defined Discovery is the legal process of obtaining important information during divorce, dissolution or legal separation. Spouses use it to gather information from each or from other third party sources like banks or employers. The formal discovery process begins once you and your husband initiate legal proceedings and it continues until you settle your Read More…
Depositions can be unnerving, but the truth is that you have significant control over the experience. You hold information your husband wants and you can determine how and when it’s delivered. Exercise control, but keep these dos and don’ts in mind. Your nerves will thank you. DO: Insist that your lawyer meet with you and Read More…
Custody battles can be one of the hardest, most important fights you’ll have in your life. If you’ve exhausted all possibilities of an amicable agreement for custody with your spouse and are headed to court, prepare yourself. Learn about the process of child custody hearings and what you can expect. Your future with your children Read More…
Once divorce papers are filed with the court and a date requested, you’ll have the opportunity for a pre-trial settlement conference or settlement conference. In many states and counties this is mandatory; in other areas it must be requested. Ask your lawyer or family court clerk about the process for court settlement conferences in your Read More…
Divorce can be a tedious, stressful, emotionally exhausting, and financially draining endeavor. A divorce trial can make this already difficult situation overwhelming. As a result of the immense stress, money spent, time wasted, uncertain outcomes, and great risk of loss, an estimated 98% of divorces never even make it to court, and are often settled Read More…
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