Human beings long to find that eternal mate. It is a major theme throughout the lives of most individuals. Some people never date because of arranged marriages. Others find the dating scene disappointing and difficult. Once married, couples often...
Events like the birth or adoption of a child, change in a child's custody arrangements, or marriage or remarriage of the custodial parent, can create the need to add a child to health insurance. These events may not occur during the limited period...
Couples have different reasons why they want a separation in Nebraska. Some desire to live separately without ending their marriage for religious or ethical reasons, while others want a divorce but do not yet meet the legal requirements for one....
If you're planning a wedding, one of the items on your prenuptial to-do list is likely to be getting your marriage license. Though the paperwork can be a hassle, especially for a destination wedding, getting your license is an essential part of a...
Legal separation is a process similar to divorce. As in full divorce, it may not be necessary to have a lawyer, but having professional legal advice can help protect your rights if there is a dispute about any aspect of the process. In legal...
If you receive Social Security benefits in the form of Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, at some point the Social Security Administration, or SSA, will require that you go through a process to redetermine your eligibility for benefits. You can...
You are not alone in the desire to end your marriage, but not really knowing how to tell your spouse you want a divorce. Every day people from all walks of life struggle with the prospect of telling their spouses they want to can their marriages,...
Each year, thousands of people in California get divorced, although precise figures are not available: The Golden State is one of the few that don’t report these statistics to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Vital Statistics...
All marriages are not perfect. While some couples may try to resolve their issues, sometimes that is not always possible. When all efforts have failed, it could lead to legal separation or divorce. There are situations you may want to consider...
While each state establishes specific laws regarding the rights of parents, the general principle in American law today is that the biological parents of a child have almost incontrovertible rights. A father has rights to his child even when he is...
Once you make a decision to end your marriage, filing for divorce is a logical next step. If you do not know what to expect, this process can be scary and intimidating, adding even more stress to an already uncertain time. Taking the time to...
Verbal abuse isn't necessarily less painful than physical abuse. It may, however, be more readily overlooked or denied due to an individual not admitting how hurtful words can be. This form of abuse takes on many forms, such as manipulation,...
Child custody laws in Alabama are codified by the legislature in the Code of Alabama, Title 30. These Alabama statutes set forth the types of custodial arrangement that are permissible and available in the state. In addition, the statutory...
When married couples don't get along well or have difficulties with communication, marriage counseling may help. The cost of marriage counseling services varies depending on where you go for counseling and on the qualifications of the counselor;...
A divorce dissolves a legal marriage and returns both parties to single status. The specifics about how to go about getting divorced vary widely by state and thus may play a role on where you choose to file if you or your spouse have moved or live...
