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Divorce vs Legal Separation – Which is Right for You?

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If you and your spouse recognize that your marriage is not working as it current is, you have a few options. Many people do move straight to divorce, and sometimes, that’s the right move. There’s nothing wrong with getting a divorce if neither of you wants to continue the marriage. Find a good divorce attorney…
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Looking for the right divorce attorney

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Granholm & Gynac LLC knows it can be extremely difficult to know where to turn to when faced with divorce. Most of us don’t have prior experience with the legal landscape associated with this process. It’s not surprising to hear of time and money getting wasted as clients move from one divorce lawyer to another…
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Uncontested divorce

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Divorce doesn’t always have to be a messy battle. Every now and then, an uncontested divorce — a clean separation with total agreement on both sides — occurs. For example, a marriage can end on friendly terms, leading to lack of hostility between partners. For those special instances, an uncontested divorce allows for a clean…
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Mediation….give it a chance

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Clients often ask how this process actually operates. While explaining how the mediation process should proceed and discussing all obligations and responsibilities, the attorney’s aim is to maintain a neutral position. All sides are encouraged to start by providing a clear picture of exactly where they stand. Areas of disagreement can then be clarified, and…
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Do I get a divorce or an annulment

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The difference between annulment and divorce is that an annulment erases a marriage, whereas a divorce ends it. A marriage that can be proven invalid can be annulled. For a valid marriage, a legal divorce is necessary. There are fewer legal reasons to annul a marriage than to end one. They include bigamy, forced consent,…
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Do I need a prenup?

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Prenups are often useful when people marry later in life, perhaps not for the first time, and are already carrying significant assets or liabilities. They may already have existing legal obligations from past relationships to consider. Prenups can deal with situations where there is a large difference in income gained or property held by either…
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A few things on divorce you should know

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Divorce usually leaves many families stressed and depressed. Many kids of divorced parents have a hard time coming to terms with the outcome of the divorce. Therefore, both parents and the kids must understand divorce in depth. Here are a few things on divorce you should know. Settle on a decision after thoroughly thinking it…
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Child custody hearing

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A child custody hearing is a critical legal hearing that should be maneuvered through with utmost care. As a parent, a custody hearing can affect you emotionally, but this shouldn’t affect your actions and decisions. Here are some of the dos that you should adhere to during the process: Do show a readiness to work…
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