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The Most Common form of Abuse Experienced by Christian Women in MarriageIs Divorce Harder for Christians than for Everyone Else?What God and the Bible Really Say About Divorce- Everything You Need to Know About Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorBefore you begin the divorce process, it is essential for you to obtain information about the process. There are several steps involved in the process of getting divorced, and if you attempt to bypass any of the steps, you will actually cause more harm than good; you will in essence delay the ...
Views: 744 - Filling Out the Paperwork: Essential Part of the Divorce Steps - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorFilling out the paperwork is probably one of the most tedious of the divorce steps. Even if you are hiring a lawyer you will need to endure the boring task of either filling out the paperwork before your meeting or sitting in his or her office while they ask the questions on he application. As ...
Views: 601 - Variations in State Laws Make Getting Divorced a Complicated Process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorEven though all states today make no-fault divorce available, the process can vary from state to state. One of the most important differences is in the residency requirements for those getting divorced that states impose upon those who are getting divorced. Do not assume just because you live in ...
Views: 554 - Choosing the Wrong Miami Divorce Lawyer Can Cost Thousands of Dollars - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIf you think for a moment it isn't important to choose the right divorce lawyer, you should take some time to think about what you might lose without the legal system on your side. Unless you plan to attempt to go before the judge in an attempt to represent yourself in a divorce, you need ...
Views: 533 - Getting Help Filling Out a Divorce Application - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere is more to a divorce application than just picking it up in the courthouse, paying the fee and filing the petition. It is important for anyone wishing to file a divorce without benefit of a lawyer to understand not only where to obtain a divorce application but also how to fill it out. ...
Views: 558 - Research and Select an Experienced New York Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most difficult parts of filing for divorce is finding an experienced divorce lawyer in New York. This is due in part to the fact that most couples contemplating divorce are already suffering from the trauma of ending the marriage—adding the task of finding a good divorce lawyer adds ...
Views: 547 - Valuing the Competency of Online Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe Internet offers us many opportunities one of which is the ability to research divorce lawyers. However, you still need to be very careful and make sure you choose a lawyer that is right for your needs. You also need to remember lawyers must be licensed to practice in each state, so if you ...
Views: 590 - Do All Divorce Lawyers Charge the Same Fee? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne thing you need to understand before you even begin your divorce proceedings is the process is not going to be cheap by any means. How much you pay will depend on many different factors up to and including the following: • Amount of research necessary • The complexity of the ...
Views: 607 - Custody and Moving: Decisions that Can Affect a Child's Right to Visitation with a Non-Custodial Parent - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorCustody and moving are two of the most common points of contention during divorce negotiations. Couples frequently argue over where the children are going to live, and if the custodial parent wants to move out of state—or even into another city or county—there is always the concern about how the ...
Views: 586 - Make Certain You Get Advice on Filling Out the Divorce Application - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorFor those who are not in the legal profession, the process of filling out a divorce application can be a difficult one. It is for this reason that most people choose to at least get advice from a lawyer or paralegal before making the decision to file the divorce papers on their own. While ...
Views: 525 - Separate Property Designations Makes Getting Divorced a Complex Process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIn most states the problem of separate property doesn't really create many problems when a couple is getting divorced: what you brought into the marriage remains yours regardless. However, in a community property divorce the process is much more complicated, especially if the property has become ...
Views: 641 - Separate Property Designations Makes Getting Divorced a Complex Process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThe process of getting divorced has become easier since the implementation of no fault divorce laws. Prior to the changes in divorce laws it was necessary for one of the spouses to have committed some type of wrong doing in order to create "fault." During the period preceding "no fault" divorce, ...
Views: 603 - The Laws Governing Getting Divorced under Community Property Provisions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorGetting divorced is complicated in any state, but it becomes even more so for those who live in one of the ten community property states: • Alaska • Arizona • California • Idaho • Louisiana • Nevada • New Mexico • Texas • Washington • Wisconsin Most people assume that in community ...
Views: 535 - Failing to Follow all the Divorce Steps is Courting Disaster - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most important of all divorce steps is gathering information. It is essential to know what information your lawyer needs so you can begin gathering all of the documentation you need before the first meeting. When you are better prepared it will take less time for the lawyer to prepare ...
Views: 502 - Dealing with the Effects of Divorce when You Need a Loan - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’Connorn The effects of divorce can go a long way toward making your future unstable or secure. If you fail to make payments on time or are saddled with a substantial amount of debt following a divorce, it will inhibit your ability to obtain a loan. When you have borrowing power your future is much ...
Views: 516 - Hiring a Divorce Lawyer vs. Using a To It Yourself Kit to Fill Out the Divorce Application - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere are both pros and cons involved in the process of filling out a divorce application. Some people feel more comfortable enlisting the services of a lawyer while others desire to save the money and file the divorce application using a do it yourself divorce kit. Neither one is any better ...
Views: 531 - Key Issues of Importance in an Uncontested Divorce to the Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorChoosing a divorce lawyer is never an easy or inexpensive task, but you can reduce the fees and aggravation if you and your spouse can agree to an uncontested divorce. That doesn't mean you have to agree to everything in advance although that would certainly reduce the costs even more, but if ...
Views: 560 - Choosing a Three Step Divorce for Those Who Qualify - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWith the high cost of divorce lawyers, many people are looking at various ways they can save money such as filing their own divorce papers. The problem with this process is that many states will only allow do-it-yourself divorces for those couples who have no property or children simply because ...
Views: 548 - Making the Right Choice in a PA Divorce Lawyer - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhen you are faced with the choice of filing for divorce, you need to make sure you choose a divorce lawyer that has enough expertise and experience to make sure you get the best possible settlement. You need someone who knows the law and will turn it around in your favor. This doesn't mean you ...
Views: 521 - The Effects of Divorce and their Relationship to Pre-Existing Debts - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne problem that tends to affect a substantial number people who get divorce is how pre-existing debts will factor into the overall effects of their divorce. They are of the mistaken opinion that what the judge orders or what they agree to in their settlement will override any legal documents ...
Views: 702 - Effects of Divorce: Determination of Liability for New Debts - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most difficult tasks that surround divorce is determining liability for any new debts that enter the picture after a couple decides to divorce. While the process is easy enough when it comes to actual loans—only the person who signs the contract is responsible—it can be much more ...
Views: 537 - Custody and Moving: the Decision That Is Best for the Children - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorEvery couple that is involved in a divorce has to make a decision about custody and moving. The key element in the decision should be what is best for the children, especially in the beginning when they must adjust to a new situation. Of course, if there are financial or safety concerns the ...
Views: 502 - How to Prevent Custody and Moving from Causing Emotional Damage to a Child - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorCustody and moving can be detrimental to a child if the parents do not take careful precautions in their planning. Children are very unreceptive to leaving their friends and their schools, especially when they are beginning to approach the teenage years. At this age they begin to have feelings ...
Views: 672 - Custody and Moving and the Relativity to Those Who Are Abandoned - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorDivorce is a difficult process as it is, but it is even more difficult when it extends beyond simple custody and moving and becomes a case of abandonment. As sad as it is, many non-custodial parents—or those who perceive themselves to be—make the choice to abandon their families rather than face ...
Views: 505 - Custody and Moving Can Present Problems in Shared Custody Divorces - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWith more couples today opting for shared custody either by mutual agreement or court order, there is a need to understand how custody and moving can affect the children. Of course the effects on the children will depend on the distance the move entails; if the parent with physical custody is ...
Views: 433 - Overcoming Loneliness after Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorNo matter what the circumstances might be, getting divorced is a very difficult and traumatic time for women—some more than others. It is always a difficult time for women, especially if they were not prepared for the dissolution of their marriage. Quite often women are in the dark and think ...
Views: 528 - My Divorce Journal - How Do I Respond? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was getting honest about the subjects of change and control. This week I’m answering about how I respond. Then – 3/6/2004 “Journal question –How do I feel when the alcoholic refuses to be and do what I want? How do I respond? I am trying to let go of the need to control ...
Views: 845 - 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 - Life Struggles to Life Dream; it's all about Hard Work - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianIt has been seven years since my life changed. Back then I had no clue what that meant. I was in shock. Seven years ago, as my numbness subsided, I could only foresee struggles ahead. I always viewed my life as a collection of situations pushing me to struggle for any chance of achievement. ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Trying to Sell a House with an Ex: 7 Tips for a Speedy Sale - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Lilly GordonTrying to Sell a House with an Ex: 7 Tips for a Speedy Sale Divorce and separation is not an ideal situation for any couple or family, especially when there is a home involved. The best type of separation you can hope and strive for is an amicable one that does not involve too much legal input; ...
Views: 786 - The Post-Divorce Name Game - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Meghan GehanIn American culture, assuming your new husband’s family name when you get married is an exciting rite of passage. It’s something many women longed for as young girls- creatively covering notebooks with signatures, adding the surname of the latest crush. When you sign your new legal name for ...
Views: 1276 - Making the Right Choice in a New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Is Essential for Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the most important tasks you need to accomplish before filing for divorce is to find a competent New Jersey divorce lawyer. While the process is never easy you can reduce the stress and frustration when you know you have made the right choice in a divorce lawyer. You need to feel ...
Views: 442 - When Immediate Custody and Moving Decisions Must Wait - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorOne of the problems that is on the minds of most divorcing couples is how custody and moving might affect the children. This is especially important for those who have children in middle school and high school because any kind of decision affecting custody and moving is likely to have a ...
Views: 395 - “The Real Housewives” Not So Real After All - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Olga Vladi(Irvine, CA)—Are the “Real Housewives” a true portrayal of these women or just a Hollywood contrivance? A magnet for women, “The Real Housewives” series captivates viewers with its enticing temptation to identify with the ladies allegedly enjoying successful marriages and a fairy-tale, ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Why Love Relationships Fail - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Bob MakranskyLove relationships fail because at no time in our training by society are we given a factual model of what a love relationship is, or how to make one succeed. There are fundamentally three levels on which intimate relationships operate, and our social training only prepares us to deal with one ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - Letting Go After Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wendy MacKayAt what point do you just let go after divorce? The emotional over whelm can become life consuming with legal issues, child custody battles and financial transitioning. What about the feelings of loss, how and when do you let go of it all? Divorce, as we all know, affects everyone involved. ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - What is Data Entry and Advantage of Data Entry Outsourcing? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Rita ThomsonBPO business practice where a company is a company dedicated contracts. Overall, the impact of outsourcing jobs, not only for business but for the economy to which they are largely positive. However, according to people involved, outsourcing can also have undesirable effects. This article deals ...
Views: 859 - Is a Divorce Lawyer Really Necessary? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhile most people consider a divorce lawyer as a necessity when a divorce is imminent, there are some people who look at it as an unnecessary expense. After all, the courthouse has do-it-yourself divorce kits that a petitioner can purchase that are substantially less expensive than the cost of a ...
Views: 445 - How To Save Marriage from Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Rosema AmirConsidering that the divorce pace has been hovering at or above 50% for a long time now, it is value placing some very serious idea into track to save union from divorce. Because the duo who fail to do this are the ones mass likely to period up as a statistic. If you poverty to be sure your ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Choosing A Divorce Lawyer With Expertise in Local Requirements and Regulations - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorDivorce is a difficult decision to make for any couple no matter what the circumstances may be. Divorce lawyers do not always make it any easier because their purpose is to take care of their client. However, it is also important to understand the importance of hiring a lawyer with expertise in ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Billing Process of Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIf you are thinking about divorce and need to know how divorce lawyers bill the process, you can be sure it is a very complicated process and does not entail just one single thing. There is an entire structure divorce lawyers do, and the fees may not always include just their services but others ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - How Do Divorce Lawyers Bill Their Clients? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorIf you are thinking about divorce and need to know how divorce lawyers bill the process, you can be sure it is a very complicated process and does not entail just one single thing. There is an entire structure divorce lawyers do, and the fees may not always include just their services but others ...
Views: 674 - Avoiding Conflicts of Interest when Researching Divorce Lawyers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorConflict of interest is a huge problem when you attempt to research divorce lawyers. While you may want to save money, there are factors you must consider that could actually translate into a conflict of interest on the part of the lawyer. A reputable divorce lawyer will recognize these red ...
Views: 654 - An Early Phase of the Divorce Steps: Helping the Parties Reach an Agreement - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorThere are several different divorce steps that you will undergo when you file for divorce, but the most important one is likely to be the ability of you and your spouse to reach an agreement before you divorce goes into court. Your willingness to work together to reach an equitable settlement ...
Views: 622 - Kathy's Story - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Wendy MacKayKathy was a happy-go-lucky child. Despite the constant moves from house to house, city to city every year or so she never had any problems making new friends and fitting into groups. She was out-going and enjoyed all sports activities never excelling in any one specific niche, but willing to ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - My Divorce Journal - Is It Really a Disease? - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program. This week I am answering whether I have accepted that alcoholism is a disease. Then – 3/4/2004 “Al-Anon Journal question - Do I accept that alcoholism is a disease? How does that change how ...
Views: 986 - How Men Rejoin the Dating Scene After Getting Divorced - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorAlthough men do not face the same challenges as women do after getting divorced, they still have challenges they must meet. This is especially true for those who have been married for a long time or have been with the same person for many years. Things have changed in the world of dating-pick up ...
Views: 971 - Agreements To Include With The Divorce Application - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Christy O’ConnorWhen most people think of the divorce application process they think of something that is bitter and inundated with arguments between the spouses and their respective lawyers. Fortunately it does not have to be this way, but it requires the cooperation of both the lawyers and the couple. It is ...
Views: 505 - Even After Divorce, Love Can Be All There Really Is - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Susan StiffelmanI hosted a memorial at my house this weekend for a member of my tribe, a dearly beloved friend who had passed away suddenly. It was sort of a Big Chill event, but without the covert sex going on in back bedrooms. Old friends gathered from near and far -- some who hadn't seen one another for ...
Views: 755 - Children And Divorce- Effects of Divorce on Children: How Can You Minimise Them? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from James RichardsonParents need to understand themselves and their problems before they can fully help their children. By seeking out help for yourself , you are taking the first step in your divorce recovery process . By healing yourself and working through the emotions and issues following your relationship ...
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