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What are your thoughts on a second marriage?

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Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Causes, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation
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My answer comes from the perspective of a divorce lawyer who’s been in practice for 26 years. Note that I believe in marriage. Although I am a divorce lawyer myself, I am not divorced, and God willing, I never will…
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When it comes to divorce and family law firms, never hire on faith and hope

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Do your research with due diligence. Interview a lot of different firms and attorneys (I’m talking 5 to 10, not just 2 or 3—you’ll never get a feel for the diversity of competence and incompetence unless you do). Don’t be…
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Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%?

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Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%, or is it now higher? It’s actually a bit less than 50% currently and for the past few years. This is likely not because fewer people are divorcing as it…
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Pending divorce spouse has moved out and stopped paying bills.

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Change of Circumstances, Court Orders, Court Rules, Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Preparedness, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Lawyers, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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Pending divorce spouse has moved out and stopped paying bills. Should I report to my attorney or just wait until we go to court?  Report this to your attorney immediately. There are many things—and at least two specific things—that you and your…
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Which is the best matrimonial site in the USA with a free trial?

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There are many websites with lots of free information that is good. The problem is being able to tell the good content from the bad. This is why, whether you intend to hire a lawyer to handle some or all…
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What advice would you give to someone whose divorce is going to court?

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Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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What advice would you give to someone who has just become one of the parties in a divorce proceeding?  #1. Know this: divorce law and the divorce process are almost surely not what you think they are. They are scarier,…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 33

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By Quinton Lister, legal assistant  One part of my job as a legal assistant that I have yet spoken of has been my day-to-day interaction with potential clients. When you call a lawyer’s office you will almost assuredly first speak…
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How do I get a copy of my restraining order that I have on my ex?

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How do I get a copy of my restraining order that I have on my ex? I lost the original copy. My answer applies to how you can obtain a copy of any order (not just a restraining order) in…
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What is the first step if you get served with papers for divorce?

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Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Preparedness, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer, Lawyers, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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Rip off that band-aid and go see a lawyer immediately. Not “as soon as possible,” right now. Now. Without delay. Without any delay.  Yes, I know you don’t trust lawyers. I know you think they are way too expensive. Go find the…
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How to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Divorce Lawyer

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So you’ve paid your divorce attorney $10,000 or so, it’s been 6 months, and essentially nothing’s getting done. What went wrong? It could be many things. If you have a bad lawyer (and that’s highly possible) you have my sympathies.…
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When do trial lawyers most feel like “they are reading tea leaves”?

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In my personal experience, most of the time, with most judges. I’m a divorce and family lawyer in Utah, and family law gives judges such broad discretion that even those to whom their broad discretion has not gone to their…
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As an attorney, what did you learn during your first case in front of a judge and jury that is forever etched in your brain?

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As an attorney, what did you learn during your first case in front of a judge and jury that is forever etched in your brain? Interestingly enough, in 24 years of practice I’ve never tried a case to a jury.…
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Are all lawyers psychopaths? What is it like to be a divorce lawyer?

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Are all lawyers psychopaths? No, although social science research repeatedly finds that law is one of the top professions to which psychopaths are drawn (it’s #1 or #2 on most rankings). That obviously does not mean that all lawyers are…
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What happens after an affair when you have kids?

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Adultery, Alimony and Support, Child Custody, Child Support, Custody, Extramarital affairs/Adultery, Infidelity
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What happens after an affair when you have kids? I’ll answer as if this question were asked in the belief that the affair will have a profound effect upon child custody, child support, and/or alimony. If you’ve had an extramarital…
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Have you ever thought someone was making a mistake by getting a divorce?

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Many a time. I am a divorce lawyer, but I wouldn’t wish divorce upon anyone except those who need to divorce to escape abuse, cruelty and other truly unbearable circumstances, and betrayal (if trust is irreparably broken). Some people need…
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How to Identify a Good Divorce Lawyer, from the Client’s Perspective

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Amicable Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Fears, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness
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Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to identify a good lawyer without using his/her services for a while to see if you “got it right” on your choice. There are, however, a few good rules of thumb to help you avoid a…
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