What is a legal separation?

What is a legal separation?

A legal separation involves a formal decision by the married couple to live separate lives. Most states require the couple to file a request in family court. There are many reasons a couple would choose a legal separation. Sometimes it is required by the court before...
What is a divorce?

What is a divorce?

Divorce is a legal process that requires a legal reason and court judgment to end the marriage. However, some rules and paperwork may vary from state to state. For instance, a few states require a married couple to live apart and separate before filing for divorce....
Prenuptial vs postnuptial agreement

Prenuptial vs postnuptial agreement

The main difference between a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement is the timing of when they are made. A prenuptial agreement is made before a couple gets married, while a postnuptial agreement is made after a couple is already married. Prenuptial...
What Is Marriage?

What Is Marriage?

Marriage is a legally-binding relationship between two people. In the US, this means the couple now have a number of legal responsibilities and rights, including: Inheriting property from each other Making medical and financial decisions for each other Ability to open...
What is Family Law?

What is Family Law?

According to the Cornell’s Law School Legal Information Institute: “Family law, also referred to as domestic relations in many states, is the broad body of law that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, reproductive rights,...