Monthly Archives: April 2007

“Common Sense” Themes in Divorce Cases

Here is a great post from the South Carolina Family Law Blog There are certain truths in all family court cases — no matter how famous the parties involved or in which state the case is filed.’ For instance, James E. McGreevey, the former governor of New Jersey, is going through a ‘contentious’ divorce.’ Last…

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Divorce Preparation: Step 10 – Stay Put (until further notice)

Michael Sherman at Alabama Family Law Blog is continuing his series of posts on Preparing for Divorce: We are nearing the end of our series on practical steps to take when you are facing an imminent divorce.  We have reached Step 10 – Stay Put (until further notice). One of the most common questions I…

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Georgia Appeals FAQ

I am dissatisfied with the outcome of my domestic relations case. Can I file an appeal?Possibly. Your ability to file an appeal depends on the nature your case. Certain cases are subject to direct appeal procedures, which means that Georgia law grants you the right to appeal. Other cases are subject to discretionary appeal procedures,…

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Keeping divorce civil holds down cost of breakup

The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts reports that about $50 billion a year is spent in North America as a direct result of divorce.  Divorces can range from simple to complex, but saving money largely revolves around two strategies: (1) paying less to your lawyer and (2) paying less to Uncle Sam. The following suggestions…

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Digging Deeply Into Matrimonial Data Mining

The first part of this article discussed the importance and focus of data retrieval in matrimonial actions and the parameters of data mining. The conclusion herein addresses privacy concerns, the impact of e-mail and the costs of data retrieval. PRIVACY CONCERNS REGARDING DATA MINING Some privacy advocates have attacked data mining during the pendency of…

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Mining Matrimonial E-Data

Few technological advancements or social movements have impacted matrimonial law as profoundly as the computer/electronic age. Today, litigants have a virtual Pandora’s box of incredibly vast yet retrievable information at their fingertips, which all too often remains underutilized or undiscovered. Currently, stored data can be retrieved from joint marital assets such as computers, cell phones…

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Internet Marriages: Are They More Likely to End in Divorce?

Internet Dating Web Sites Take Steps to Ensure Their Couples Stay Together An estimated 3 million U.S. Internet users have clicked their way to love, so says the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Some entered long-term relationships after linking up in cyberspace, and some even made their way down the aisle. But more than…

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Can One Spouse Force the Other to Leave the Marital Home?

One question that is frequently asked is whether someone can put his/her spouse out of the home without his/her consent.  When spouses cannot get along and at least one party realizes that they are headed toward separation or divorce, this issue must be addressed sooner or later. The answer is that until and unless the…

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Majority of American Adults Remain Without Wills, New Survey Finds

According to this recently published survey, probate litigators can be assured of much gainful employment for years to come.  Here are a few excerpts from the linked-to press release: You can’t take it with you, according to the adage, but many Americans seem to be planning to do just that. That’s because over half (55…

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Georgia Military Divorce Laws

A Georgia military divorce creates several unique issues as compared to a typical civilian divorce, which is why specific state and federal laws and rules will apply. Military Protection From Georgia Divorce Proceedings There are laws set up to protect active duty military members against being held in "default" from failing to respond to a…

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