Issues facing divorcing couples

Whenever a couple decides to get a divorce, there are several issues that need to be examined, including custody of the children, property division and residence of the parties.

2013-03-01

March 01, 2013 (Press-News.org) Issues facing divorcing couples

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When a couple decides to get married, they think about the life that they are going to create together. They talk about the things that they have in common or the dreams that they share. They may discuss where they want to live or how many children they will have.

However, many couples never discuss what would happen if the marriage did not work. When the relationship starts to fall apart, the soon-to-be ex-spouses realize some of the potentially difficult decisions that will need to be made. Some couples may decide that divorce is the best option for their particular situation, and take steps to begin the process.

Whenever a couple decides to get a divorce, there are several issues that need to be examined, including custody of the children, property division and residence of the parties. All of these issues may need to be resolved at the time of the divorce to ensure that problems will not arise in the future.

Frequently, emotions run high during the divorce itself. The spouses may be fighting one another, and not focused on finding a way to resolve their differences. If the couple is unable to work out an agreement on child custody or property division matters, the court will be left to determine what will happen, especially in complex divorces. This decision may leave both sides upset, and may only add to the emotional toll that those going through a divorce often experience.

Occasionally, a divorce may involve a spouse from another country. This can further complicate the proceedings, because it may mean that this spouse will want to return to his or her home, and potentially take the children along. Before this relocation will be allowed, he or she will have to get the court's permission.

The court will consider several factors as part of this request, including the relationship of the parent with the child, and also the ability of the other parent to remain involved in the child's life. The court may also examine the reasons for the relocation request, and will base its decision on what it considers to be the best interests of the child.

If you are considering filing for a divorce, speak to an experienced family law attorney about your situation. You will have questions, and it is important to work with someone who can help you understand the choices available to you, so that you can make the best decisions for your future.

This can be a difficult time, and often couples want to move on as soon as possible. The decisions made during the divorce may be impossible to change, so it is crucial that you know the options available.

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