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Property Division in Divorce: Equitable Distribution

Property Division in Divorce: Equitable Distribution

As the name implies, "equitable distribution" seeks to give the divorce court some discretion to distribute property...

Alimony: Periodic Spousal Support

Alimony, also called "spousal support," is common in many states. It is monetary support given to a dependent ex-spouse to maintain...

Grounds for Annulment: Incapacity Under the Influence

Annulment is a legal proceeding initiated to terminate an invalid marriage. Annulment differs from divorce in that it is...

Use of Collaborative Law in Divorce

Collaborative law is a method of family law dispute resolution in which divorcing spouses settle their differences out of court. The...

Uniform Premarital Agreement Act

A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial or ante-nuptial agreement, is an agreement made between the parties in anticipation...