A recent university study provided some insight into the timing of divorce and periods of the year that couples are most likely to divorce. The study was based on divorce filings in a northwest state and revealed that the months of March and August see a spike in divorces and that the fall and winter months see somewhat of a decline in divorce filings.
Typical duties of a custodial parent
Child custody can be one of the most volatile topics during a divorce. And while most courts want to give both parents joint custody of their child, there are times when primary custody is given to only one parent. When those situations arise, it's very important for the custodial parent to remember that they have specific responsibilities regarding their child custody arrangement. So, here is a brief look at some of these typical custodial parent duties.
Types of motions that can be filed during a divorce trial
What happens to the marital home during a divorce?
Property division can sometimes become a thorny issue during a divorce because both spouses believe that they are entitled to specific assets acquired during their marriage. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the marital home or with other types of real estate. Usually, both spouses have developed an emotional attachment to their home and property which can make them both very possessive when the idea of giving it up is mentioned. But, what can happen to the marital home during the process of divorce?