Most marriages end not suddenly, but gradually. However, as far as the law sees things, the exact date you and your spouse parted ways is important. To find out why, read on to learn more about the date of separation, or the DOS. When Was Your Date of Separation? It can be difficult to pin down a single day when parties about to divorce actually call it quits. Whenever you are no longer living under one roof can easily become your DOS.
26 July 2021
The process of getting divorced involves much more than simply signing divorce papers indicating that you no longer wish to be married to your spouse. Ending a marriage also means the need to separate marital property and debts, determining if spousal or child support payments are required, and settling issues of child custody and visitation. It is these issues that often cause problems in a divorce case, even when both parties are in agreement regarding the need for a divorce.
17 May 2021
Marriage between same-sex couples is legally allowed in all parts of the U.S., thanks to the monumental Supreme Court ruling of 2015. Before the ruling, only 38% of same-sex cohabiting couples were married, compared to 61% in 2017. The divorce process for same-sex couples is, however, not as straightforward as that of heterosexual couples. Discussed below are some sticking points for same-sex divorce below: Duration of the Partnership Although gay marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015, some couples had been cohabiting for years.
20 January 2021