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As the economy has taken a turn for the worse, it has become more difficult for individuals to make permanent The main argument made by the alimony and divorce reform movement is that a divorce is supposed to eliminate the legal responsibility that husbands and wives have for each other. If an individual is paying permanent alimony payments, they are never officially released f..

There are many reasons why either parent may request a modification of child support. The custodial parent may feel that a cost of living increase is necessary. The non-custodial parent may have new financial difficulties that call for child support modifications. Either way, it is possible for a child support court order to be changed, either temporarily or permanently. In fac..

In the United States, a separation is a term used in reference to the physical separation of a marital couple. Though, generally speaking, any married couple can separate due to marital problems, though it is a legal separation which is recognized by the courts and under applicable laws. Therefore, when the term separation is used, it is most likely done within the context of a..

Public divorce records are very easy to acquire. A divorce record search can be performed in a variety of ways. In fact, one only has to go to the county court house to obtain a free copy of public divorce records. Searches for public divorce records can also be done through many online public records services. There are many people that require such records. Employers, signifi..

A Brief Introduction to Utah Child Visitation GuidelinesUtah child visitation guidelines are designed to help parents who are separating do what is best for their child by establishing a regular scenario for child visitation in the state. Of course, no two families are alike, and child visitation schedules should be formatted exactly to the needs of your own, regardless of what..

Quick Guide to Utah Divorce FormsAll Utah divorce forms are easily accessible; however, some of the forms require a great amount of detail and attention to fill out correctly.  The UT divorce forms are located under the official government website of the State Court, and you may have to follow several different links in order to arrive at the particular form.If you are thi..

Quick Guide to Vermont Divorce FormsVermont divorce forms are numerous and sometimes difficult to complete.  A complete list of all VT divorce forms is located on the official website of the state’s Judicial Court.  In order to view the Vermont divorce forms, you need to click on the Family Division tab and either locate your form in the complete list of all documen..

Quick Guide to Virginia Divorce FormsThere are no official Virginia divorce forms under the official website of the state’s judicial court.  The website does give general information on divorce in Virginia, children within a divorce, and other services that may supply helpful information.  You may want to reference the Virginia State Bar or Lawyer Referral Service i..

Vital records, including birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates are centralized into the Office of Vital Statistics, which is a division of the Virginia Department of Health.  There are very strict laws devoted to preventing the unauthorized viewing of vital information so, any individual requesting a vital record must provide evidence of being an immediate relati..

Quick Guide to Washington Divorce FormsWashington divorce forms lie within a very organized and thorough service provided by the state.  You can view a complete list of all WA divorce forms by researching the official government website of the Washington Courts.  You will find the WA divorce forms under the tab of all State Court forms, and the documents are split up ..

Guide to West Virginia Divorce FormsA large database of West Virginia Divorce forms is located under the official government website of the WV Supreme Court of Appeals.  The WV divorce forms fall under the Index of Forms for Family Court Proceedings, and here you will find divorce packets and multiple other forms for child support, child custody, and spousal support.  ..

Child visitation rights allow for many different types of visitation schedules to be set up. The best type of visitation schedule is usually made when parents can put aside their differences and make their own schedule. This will usually benefit themselves as well as their children. However, there are times when a couple's dislike of each other is too strong to be able to compr..

In uncontested divorce proceedings, couples agree on distribution of property, assets and issues that relate to children. In contrast, contested divorce proceedings result from a lack of agreement between a couple that is getting divorced. In some contested divorce proceedings, only one spouse is seeking a divorce. In a contested divorce, spouses are unable to agree on all, or ..

In Colonial America, couples that attempted filing for divorce often faced a difficult road due to divorce restrictions. However, the American Revolution brought great changes for couples that wished to legally dissolve their marriages. By the early nineteenth century, divorces were granted in almost every state. However, divorce restrictions were still governed on a state by s..

As the years passed and many people became ineligible to receive lifelong alimony payments, new types of alimony were developed as a way of meeting the changing need of spouses. It is up to the court to decide what type of alimony an individual may be entitled to receive. Some individuals may qualify for none. Each type of alimony carries certain requirements. However, sin..