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Sometimes, individuals marrying later in life or for a second time seek to use a pre-nuptial agreement, because they have concerns about protecting property they’ve accumulated, large incomes, or they want other family members to receive some of their estate. Pre-nuptial agreements are enforceable ONLY if there has been a full and complete disclosure of […]
Read MoreDelaware child custody laws are somewhat different than other states; Delaware statutes permit only a parent or a step-parent to file for custody. Non-parental third parties can file for custody only in emergencies and only for a short time period.
Read MoreIn Delaware, alimony payments in a divorce is a sharing of income by the party with greater financial resources with the party with fewer resources (called the dependent party). The amount of alimony paid depends on the dependent spouse’s income and expenses, and on whether their income is appropriate and whether their expenses are reasonable. […]
Read MoreIn Delaware, child support will remain in effect until the child involves reaches the age of 18 and has graduated from high school, or until the age of 19 if the child does not graduate. In order to have child support lifted, you must notify the Family court involved, and provide them with evidence that […]
Read MoreDomestic violence, whether connected to domestic or criminal cases, is definitely a hot button with the courts. Domestic violence can have a negative effect on the penalties imposed in a criminal case. Domestic violence can also negatively affect custody cases.
Read MoreMediation is a procedure used in divorce, custody and child support cases whereby the two parties involved (and their attorneys, if desired) meet in the office of a mediator, and the mediator works with both parties in an attempt to arrive at an agreement, outside of formal court proceedings. The mediator will not impose an […]
Read MoreIn order to file for divorce in Delaware, either the filer or their spouse must be a Delaware resident for at least 6 months prior to filing. If the divorce will be no-fault with a basis of incompatibility or voluntary separation, that must be in existence for at least 6 months.
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