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- The Ground Rules For A Successful Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from matthew inghamDivorce can be a long and expensive process if you do not know what you are doing. In order to avoid having a long and expensive divorce, we recommend that you follow a certain number of ground rules about divorce. This ground rules are what you might call ‘common sense’, but as you know ...
Views: 1710 - Balance Is Everything During Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from matthew inghamDo you remember the old saying that your mother used to tell you were an adolescent that balance is everything? If you were like most adolescents you cringed each time you heard those words because you hated the thought of having to maintain balance in your life. At that time in your life, ...
Views: 805 - How To Deal With Child Custody Issues - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from matthew inghamThe custody issue can be and often does become highly contested. In a lot of divorce scenarios the husband and the wife are able to settle all of the issues outside of court except the custody issue. When this happens, the ex's will schedule a final hearing whereby they will appear in the ...
Views: 1418 - How To Find A Lawyer During Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from matthew inghamFirst and foremost let us say that hiring a lawyer is only a good idea whenever you know for a fact that your divorce is going to be contested. Before you hire a lawyer, we strongly recommend that you talk with your ex, negotiate with your ex, and if possible, go ahead ahead and settle the ...
Views: 962 - How To Deal With Financial Issues During Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from matthew inghamOne of the hardest parts about divorce is the having to deal with financial issues. All throughout your marriage, you and your spouse have enjoyed the luxury of living in a two income household. Now, as the marriage is winding down and it appears that divorce is inevitable, both you and your ...
Views: 903 - How To Encourage Settlement Of Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from matthew inghamDo you want to avoid wasting several months of time litigating your divorce at the court house? If yes, then take our advice and have a peaceful divorce. In other words take our advice and SETTLE YOUR DIVORCE OUTSIDE OF COURT. Do you want to avoid wasting thousands of dollars of legal fees? ...
Views: 829 - How To Win Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from matthew inghamGenerally speaking, there really are only two roads to take during divorce: the high road and the low road. The high road consist of communicating with your ex, hiring a mediator, and trying to hash out the details of a final divorce settlement. The whole goal of taking the high road is to ...
Views: 866 - How To Win Child Custody - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from matthew inghamLet’s step back for a moment and think the issue of child custody. With regard to custody there really are only to approaches: the high road and the low road. We would like to tell you that the high road is preferred (which for obvious reasons it is) and that the high road is taken more ...
Views: 801 - How To Win Custody Of Your Children - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from matthew inghamWe have all heard horror stories about a divorce case that lasted twenty months and ended up costing the spouses $220,000.00 in attorney fees. In all honesty, divorce cases like that DO exist and YES they DO last several months and end up costing the spouses several thousands of dollars in ...
Views: 853 - How To Understand Child Support - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from matthew inghamAs a general rule of thumb, if you and your ex have children then one of you is going to be legally ordered to pay child support. That being said, regardless of which parent is awarded custody of the children, BOTH parents have a legal responsibility to make sure that their children’s basic ...
Views: 698 - Eight Questions To Ask When Hiring A Mediator - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, then chances are high that you or someone you know is going through a divorce. With regad to divorce, keep in mind that the laws of every jurisdiction are written so that the husband and the wife are encouraged to settle outside of court. Consequently, the vast ...
Views: 785 - Three Essential Terms Of Child Support - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from matthew inghamIn a lot of divorce scenario, the spouses get bogged down disputing one final unresolved issue: child support. Child support is an issue in and of itself, but it is also an issue that hinges on two other issues: child custody and personal finances. As a general rule of thumb, whichever ...
Views: 693 - 3 Tips For Keeping It Short And Sweet - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, then there is a high probability that you and your ex are experiencing divorce. The good news about divorce is that it can be short and sweet. The bad news about divorce is that it can be long and bitter. If you and your ex are in fact experiencing divorce, ...
Views: 594 - Staying Focused During Divorce - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from matthew inghamA lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they are going to ‘win’ their divorce. The problem with this mindset is that there are no winners in divorce. Divorce is not a place for winning, it is just a place for various degrees of losing. In that sense, I suppose that the spouse who ...
Views: 625 - The Fundamentals For Building Your Case - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from matthew inghamKeep in mind, there is more than one way to build a case and our advice that you follow the instructions given to you by your attorney. We also recommend that you follow your commonsense. Below is a list of four tips for building a case. Read the four tips below, familiarize yourself with ...
Views: 556 - How To Protect Your Children During Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from matthew inghamOne of the biggest questions that people have about the divorce process concerns their children's emotional and mental well being during the divorce: how do you protect your children from the mud and the muck. Regardless of the age of your children, both you and your spouse should put mechanisms ...
Views: 550 - 4 Easy Steps For Filing For Divorce - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from matthew inghamAt some in point in time, either you or your spouse will move out of the marital residence and the separation will become official. During the separation, both you and your spouse will have a lot of unanswered questions. For example, you will both ask yourselves questions like: 'what's next?' ...
Views: 581 - How To Navigate The Craziness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from matthew inghamWhenever you and your spouse separate, there will be a period of time where both of you feel a strong sense of uncertainty and anxiety. Questions will swirl through your head as you lay in bed at night about whether you should contact your family members and friends to inform them about the ...
Views: 548 - Finding The Right Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from matthew inghamA lot of people make the mistake of hiring the wrong attorney to represent them during their divorce. These are the types of individuals who will hire an attorney who they do not like, do not trust, or not have much confidence in. Why do people hire an attorney who they do not like, do not ...
Views: 671 - How To Win - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, then there is a high likelihood that you are considering filing for divorce or have already filed for divorce. The reality of divorce is that is can be long and bitter. The other reality of divorce is that it can be short and sweet. In divorce, there is a ...
Views: 709 - How To Deal With Your Ex The Idiot - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article then there is a high probability that you and your ex are experiencing divorce. The divorce process, as you already know, can be very long and complicated. The good news is that it does not have to be that way. A lot of divorces are short and simple. Before ...
Views: 1648 - Why Is Divorce So Hard? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from matthew inghamWe have all heard horror stories about divorce: there is the co-worker whose ex ‘got everything’ in the divorce, including $1200.00 a month alimony for the next seven years; there is the neighbor who lost custody of her nine-year-old son; and who can forget the third cousin, whose divorce is ...
Views: 1921 - How To Win Your Divorce By Filing For Contempt - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, then there is a high probability that you and your ex are engaged in a contested divorce. The problem with contested divorce is that sometimes they can last eighteen months, twenty four months, or even longer. If this is you, then listen up because we might ...
Views: 601 - 3 Common Causes Of The Astronomically Expensive Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from matthew inghamThe reality of divorce is that it can get very expensive. If you are reading this article, then there is a high probability that you and your ex have already filed for divorce or are about to file for divorce. Lucky for you, you have stumbled across this article. In this article we will ...
Views: 600 - How To Maintain Sanity Throughout The Divorce Process - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from matthew inghamLet me be honest up front, divorce can be a very complicated process. Even before you and your ex officially separate, the uneasiness of the situation looms in your stomach. Between the time of separation and the time of the filing of the divorce, the uneasiness is intensified because of the ...
Views: 573 - The Fundamental Characteristics Of A Quality Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, there is a high likelihood that you are searching for a quality attorney. Searching for a quality attorney can be a long and tiresome process. Before you begin that process though, read the rest of this article. The purpose of this article is to educate ...
Views: 679 - 4 Proven Tips For Finding The Right Lawyer - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from matthew inghamThe divorce process can be and often is a very bumpy process. By finding the right attorney for your case, you will be able to make the bumpy process a little bit smoother. The key though is finding the right attorney. Finding the right attorney in and of itself can be a long, drawn out ...
Views: 577 - Tulsa Divorce Attorney - 4 Proven Methods For Finding A Quality Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article, then chances are you are searching for a divorce attorney. If you are searching for a divorce attorney, then chances are you are like most people in that you do not know where to begin. The good news is, you are reading this article. Let us be open with ...
Views: 634 - 4 Tips For Making Divorce Affordable - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from matthew inghamA lot of people do not know this, but the divorce process does not have to cost an arm and a leg. In the typical divorce scenario, the husband and the wife are frustrated and they do not want to talk with each other. In this typical divorce scenario, the natural tendency of the spouses is to ...
Views: 721 - 4 Tips For Saving Money On Divorce Costs - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from matthew inghamLet us be honest with you up front, divorce can be lengthy and it can be very expensive. The goods news is that if you think logically and plan ahead, you can save hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars throughout the process. If your divorce is like most, it is contested. A ...
Views: 709 - 4 Tips For Keeping The Costs Of Divorce Low - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from matthew inghamIf you are reading this article there is a strong likelihood that you and your spouse are on the verge of divorce. The good news is that by reading this article you and your spouse should be able to avoid experiencing the ugly side of divorce that can be very lengthy and very expensive. Keep ...
Views: 615 - 5 Tips For Saving Money On Attorney Fees - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from matthew inghamDivorce can be very expensive. The good news is that there are a lot of ways to save money on divorce. As you are probably aware, there are thousands of articles on the web which purport to give you advice about how to save money on divorce. The most common advice that you will encounter is ...
Views: 747 - Divorce - Maintaining Good Communication Will Save You Money - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from matthew inghamDuring the early stages of the divorce process there is a high probability that you and your spouse do not want to speak to each other. You and your spouse made several unsuccessful attempts to patch things up, the marriage has come to a close, and quite frankly, both of you are so frustrated ...
Views: 580 - Divorce - How To Settle Your Divorce And Save Money - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from matthew inghamWith gas prices being so how right now, money is tight. That being said, if you and your spouse are in a position that you want to move forward with divorce, then take our advice and do not just ‘jump in’. ‘Jumping in’ to divorce without giving some thought to your ways beforehand is the ...
Views: 621 - Divorce – How To Find The Right Attorney 101 - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from matthew inghamFinding the right attorney can be a daunting task when you do not have a guide. Fortunately for you, you have just founnd a guide. The list below contains the basics for finding the right attorney. You can call this guide ‘How To Find The Right Attorney 101’: #1 – Where do I go find a good ...
Views: 570 - Divorce – 5 Ways For Saving Money On Legal Fees - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from matthew inghamJust like your parents use to say, money does not grow on trees. And these days, everyone is looking for was to save money. The reality of Divorce is that it is expensive. You may not think it is possible to save money on legal fees, but by thinking practically and being prepared, you will ...
Views: 556 - Divorce – 5 Common Mistakes Made During Divorce - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from matthew inghamYou are at the point where you know that divorce is the right decision and you are ready to move forward in that direction. For the past several weeks, you have been on an emotional roller coaster. At this point in time, you are mentally fatigued. In this typical divorce scenario, a lot of ...
Views: 677 - Marriage – 5 Tips For Strengthening Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from matthew inghamMost every one of us dreams of having a strong, fulfilling marriage. Fortunately, a lot of people are able to achieve the dream. For those of us who want to strengthen our marriage, there is a lot to be considered. For example, having a strong fulfilling marriage requires a lot of patience ...
Views: 920 - Marriage - 5 Tips For A Happy, Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from matthew inghamMost every one of us wants to have a happy, successful marriage. Fortunately, a lot of couples are able to fulfill the dream. Want to know what it takes? Here are Five Tips For Having A Happy, Successful Marriage: 1. Appreciate Your Spouse. When it comes to your perception of your spouse, ...
Views: 633(1 vote) - Divorce - 5 Things To Consider Before Moving Forward - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from matthew inghamYour divorce will have huge consequences both for you and your child(ren). Before moving forward with a divorce, think long and hard about the consequences. Here is a list of 5 things to consider before moving forward: Consideration #1 – Carefully weigh the consequences before filing. Divorce ...
Views: 569 - Divorce - 6 Tips For Helping Your Children Cope - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamWhen the divorce process is just beginning, chances are you and your spouse have not settled the issue of child custody. This is a very difficult time for both you and your spouse, but most importantly, this is very difficult time for the children. Do keep in mind throughout the divorce ...
Views: 598 - Divorce - When Children Are Involved - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamYou love your children and you will do what is necessary to protect them from the difficulties of the divorce process. Oklahoma law makers understand what you and your spouse are experiencing and they have incorporated two additional steps into the divorce process that are designed to help the ...
Views: 626 - Divorce - 5 First Steps Of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamThere are a lot of steps to follow in the divorce process. Below is a list of the 5 first steps that you can anticipate…keep in mind, the whole purpose of the divorce process is to get husband and wife together face to face enough times that they are able to negotiate a full settlement outside ...
Views: 946 - Divorce - 5 Tips For Being Better Prepared - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamPreparation is everything. Preparation is one of those key factors that will ultimately affect the outcome of your case. If you want to win your divorce, be better prepared than your spouse. Here are 5 tips that will allow you to be better prepared: Tip #1 – If your divorce is contested, ...
Views: 539 - 8 Tips For Saving Money During Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamOkay so you are at the point where you have made several attempts to save your marriage, each one of your attempts was unsuccessful…it is time to let go of the marriage and move forward with the divorce. Before you move forward with the divorce though, step back, pause for a second to take a ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - A Healthy Perspective On The Divorce Process - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from matthew inghamMy nine-year-old nephew recently shadowed me to the office one day. Sometime during the midday or our adventure he asked me 'Uncle, what does it mean to be a divorce attorney?' I had no idea how to answer that question having come from a nine-year-old because quite frankly I had no idea what ...
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