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Should I Stay Married for Financial Reasons? April 1, 2019

For some couples, the end of their marriage is a welcome change. For others, divorce is a tragedy people avoid and delay as much as possible out of fear of the changes to come, especially financially. ...

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Is My Marriage Eligible for an Annulment? March 25, 2019

Though people are mistaken in using marriage and annulment interchangeably, these are two very distinct ways of ending a marriage. Divorce is the accessible and natural option for most, yet annulment ...

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Can You Adopt an Adult? February 12, 2019

Many people don’t know this, but it is legal to adopt a person who is an adult. While the typical image of adoption is generally pictured as an individual or a couple going through an agency to adopt ...

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Can the Terms of My Divorce Change When I Retire? January 31, 2019

When the court issues its final judgment on a divorce, it typically includes orders that stay in effect for years, such as orders for spousal support, child support, and child custody. Over time, ...

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How Does Spousal Immunity Work? December 28, 2018

In many states, including Virginia, the law protects communications between spouses in certain legal actions. In order to preserve the bonds of marriage and the importance of free communication ...

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Are There Legal Consequences for Ending My Engagement? November 30, 2018

Marriage is a legally recognized relationship between individuals. Accordingly, each state has a comprehensive set of laws that govern the formation and dissolution of a marriage . So, if there are ...

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