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Can I Stay Legally Separated Indefinitely? September 27, 2021

Most states in the U.S. recognize legal separation, but it should not be thought of as a light version of divorce. The process can be just as emotionally difficult as divorce. The questions that must be answered in legal separation are often just as challenging. That said, ...

Can I Stay Legally Separated Indefinitely? September 27, 2021
Most states in the U.S. recognize legal separation, but it should not be thought of as a light version of divorce. The process can be just as emotionally difficult as divorce. The questions that must ...
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Does Common Law Provide Same Rights as Traditional Marriage? September 14, 2021
The way the term is used so frequently in popular culture, you might think that common-law marriage is, well, common. In truth, the concept is not legally recognized by most U.S. states. The nine ...
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Is Iowa a Community Property State? August 13, 2021
How Is Property Divided During a Divorce? Iowa is not a community property state; it is an equitable distribution state. This means that when a couple is divorcing, their shared property must be ...
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What Determines Alimony in Iowa? July 29, 2021
Is Alimony Required in Iowa? The purpose of alimony (also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance) is to provide the individual awarded alimony the necessary financial support they need ...
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Co-Parenting During COVID: Vaccination Disputes June 14, 2021
What Age Groups Are Eligible for the COVID Vaccine? Recently, the Pfizer- COVID vaccine was made available to children 12 to 15 (previously, the Pfizer vaccine was only available to those who were 16 ...
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Co-Parenting When Your Child Goes Away to College May 14, 2021
Are you preparing for your child to go off to college for the first time? As summer approaches, many young adults are making the exciting decision of which university they will attend, and families ...
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