Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 6 - “Let’s Gett Serious” Talk
Let's Talk Your Fault or Mine: The Process of No-Fault Divorce
Navigating the divorce process can be stressful and, at times, overwhelming. Filing for absolute divorce in North Carolina can be done without an attorney, as explained below, but life is hard, and people lead busy lives...more
Recently in the news, there has been talk of eliminating no-fault divorces. Attorneys are concerned this will lead to lengthy divorces, unnecessary court involvement, and costly expenses. Often clients will call and ask for a...more
We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces. These misconceptions impact their decision-making. We are going to debunk common myths about divorce in Arizona to provide clarity and empower...more
DC has long been a no-fault jurisdiction when it comes to divorce and legal separation. However, both required a period of separation – until now....more
A recently published decision of Saseeshkumar v. Venugopal confirms that a request to amend a Complaint and/or Counterclaim for Divorce can and should be freely permitted in the interests of justice. While the facts here are...more
It can go without saying that relationships are in a state of flux these days. In 1980 less than one baby in five was born outside of marriage. Today it’s 40%. Until 1980 you couldn’t get a divorce without proving your spouse...more
As a divorce attorney, I’ve noticed that there are a few widely held false beliefs regarding divorce laws in Washington state. Here are the most common and potentially the most dangerous for those headed for a divorce:...more
In this thought-provoking episode, Nathan Gettisberg of the podcast “Let’s Gett Serious” joins host Eliana Baer to explore the multifaceted dynamics of marriage and divorce in the Orthodox Jewish world. Nathan, whose...more
In Pennsylvania, divorces can be considered a fault or no-fault divorce. Understanding which one you are filing for can have a huge impact on the divorce process. In this podcast episode, Family Law partner Skip Persick walks...more
It will be much simpler to get divorced in Maryland starting this October. Maryland couples will be able to divorce without a physical separation (i.e. needing to reside in separate households) or waiting period thanks to...more
The introduction of a new personal status law for the non-Muslims is a landmark decision on part of the UAE government. To be enforced from February 1st, 2023, the Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 on Civil Personal Status...more
This morning (5/17) presented an article by Michael Waters in the on-line edition of The Atlantic noting that only about half of Americans die with a will (i.e., testamentary instrument) and suggesting that many of the state...more
On 2 March 2022, the Senate passed legislation aimed at reducing the stress and cost of obtaining a divorce by introducing “no-fault divorce” to Bermuda. This legislation will be the first of a “raft” of reforms that aim to...more
Too often, infidelity plays a role in the demise of a marriage. The spouse who was cheated on will likely (and understandably) be angry. But can that infidelity be used against the cheating spouse during your divorce? In...more
Few areas of our lives have been unaffected by the ripple effects of the pandemic and relationships are no exception. Health and financial worries are well-known stressors on any marriage, but COVID-19 restrictions also...more
“What’s mine is . . . yours?” Welcome back to the long-awaited second part of my series on demystifying myths about asset division in divorce. I started this incredible year by addressing the most common of...more
With a number of changes affecting the private wealth world to come over the next 12 months, our private client team take a look at some of the key UK legal developments for 2020, including the extension of the UK trust...more
The House of Lords discussed the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill on 5 February in what has been described by the Ministry of Justice as the “biggest shake-up of divorce laws in half a century”. The bill will allow...more
First of all, to our past, present, and future readers, we want to thank you for reading and wish you all a very Happy New Year! We hope that our articles provide you with some new insight and perspective, as well as the...more
General Laws c. 208, § 1A and G. L. c. 208, § 1B comprise the two Massachusetts no-fault divorce statutes, which allow for divorce on the ground of “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. In order to obtain a divorce in...more
Virginia statutes regarding divorce provide for “no-fault” divorce based on spouses living separate and apart for the time period set forth in the Va. Code § 20-91 – one year unless they do not have minor children in common...more
For many, many years, the plaintiff to a unilateral, no-fault divorce proceeding, as set forth under Section 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, had to wait no less than two years before he or she could request the...more
The October 2016 revisions to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code regarding no fault divorce are now in effect. Prior to the Divorce Code revisions, a spouse was required to wait two years from the date of separation to request a...more
The anxiety, acrimony and expense of a no-fault divorce may diminish after a new state law takes effect in December. Act 102, signed by Gov. Wolf earlier this month, rolls back the waiting period for a divorce from two...more
Pennsylvania allows parties to a divorce action to seek both no-fault and fault divorces. While fault remains available, the overwhelming majority of divorces are granted under no-fault grounds. The statutory framework for...more