Generally speaking, the assets that couples own fit into two categories. Separate assets are things that they own individually, which do not have to go through property division during the divorce. Marital assets, on the other hand, are things that they own jointly...
Spousal support (alimony) is often awarded in a divorce to maintain financial stability. The courts generally do not want one spouse to struggle financially after divorce. Alimony orders are legally binding. They must be paid according to the terms set out in the...
Many marriages go through rough patches, but that does not always mean you are ready to divorce. Sometimes a trial separation is necessary to determine what you want going forward. A separation from your spouse generally means living apart and maintaining separate...