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A Short Guide to the Long Term Effects of Divorce on ChildrenUnfortunately, studies have consistently shown throughout the past five decades that there are significant long term effects of divorce on children, and that these effects are almost exclusively negative. While many of these studies were conducted in the 1980s with the children of late 1960s and early 1970s divorces, ..

Quick Guide to Louisiana Divorce FormsLouisiana divorce forms are easy to come by and quite easy to fill out.  All of the LA divorce forms are listed under the official website of the Family Court division of Louisiana State Court.  There are 20 Louisiana divorce forms offered to people who want fill out and submit the documents alone.    Even though most of..

You will not be able to find Louisiana divorce records online as even trusted online providers that expedite divorce certificates for other states are not authorized to do so under Louisiana state law.  This includes providers such as VitalChek.  As such, you must work with the Clerk of Court for the parish that the divorce was finalized in to receive the divorce reco..

Quick Guide to Maine Divorce FormsMaine divorce forms are part of a huge database of court forms under the official website of the ME Judicial Court.  Most of the forms listed on the website are free, but a few of the forms cost $5.00.  These forms that require payment also need a clerk’s signature and official seal.  All of the Maine divorce forms are listed u..

For the state of Maine, all divorce records will be located in the Office of Vital Records and all requests for these records will be processed by this office.  There is an option to order Maine divorce records online, but this is through a secured and certified third party vendor that complies with all requirements for identification and the payment of appropriate fees. &..

Guide to Maryland Divorce FormsIf you are divorcing in Maryland, you may want to look at Maryland divorce forms ahead of time so that you can understand the legal documents you will need to file.  Initial divorce complaints and counter-complaints are not easy to file, but can be obtained using the website of the Maryland court system.  This guide will help you to unde..

You will not be able to find Maryland divorce records online as this is private information and you will need to be vetted before you may view just a single record.  Those that may access the divorce records of another in Maryland is exceptionally limited and no third parties have direct access to Maryland vital records.  It is also important to note that the Maryland..

Guide to Massachusetts Divorce FormsThe state of Massachusetts makes several Massachusetts divorce forms available to the general public online.  If you are filing for divorce in Massachusetts, the kind of divorce forms you will need depend on your circumstances.  This guide will explain the three most common divorce forms in Massachusetts: the first form is for when ..

By virtue of a lengthy history, the Massachusetts archives cover a number of public records, including divorce and some records (not divorces) stretch as far back as 1635.  It is important to note however, that recent divorce records are not public records but rather private information.  You will need to seek out the probate court where the divorce took place in orde..

What Is Mediation Divorce?Would you believe that it’s possible to consider divorce without any document fees, without having to deliver any of the documents, without even having to wait for the judgment or decree from the court?Believe it. Because that’s what mediation divorce is.The Details on Mediation DivorceIt’s different than your traditional process of filing for a ..

During the divorce process, two spouses must come to an agreement on all the terms of their separation or risk submitting to the unpredictable ruling of a judge. One of the most contentious areas many couples find it difficult to resolve by themselves are issues of child custody. Some of these include:• How much time the child will spend with each parent• Who will have cust..

What Is Necessary and Unnecessary for a Mediation in Divorce?When it comes to divorce, nothing is ever simple (unless of course both parties to a marriage make it simple). There is, however, an aspect of a divorce that can be simple if both spouses choose it.It’s Called ‘Mediation’ in DivorceIt’s not what many might think, though, in that two spouses meet with some..

Guide to Michigan Divorce FormsMichigan makes many types of official court forms available online for public use.  However, the Michigan courts website states that there are no official, SCAO-approved Michigan divorce forms.  This makes filing divorce significantly less easy in Michigan than in states that offer state-approved divorce forms online, but there are still..

Guide to Minnesota Divorce FormsThe state of Minnesota has recently made many divorce forms available online.  If you choose to use the state government's online system, Minnesota divorce forms even allow you to log in and save your progress while filling out the form.  This guide will help you to find the divorce forms that you need and tell you what information you ..

A Summary of Minnesota Divorce LawsUnder Minnesota law, a marriage divorce is called a Dissolution of Marriage. In order to get divorced in the state of Minnesota, one of the two spouses must have resided in Minnesota for a minimum of 180 days before starting the divorce case. Getting a divorce finalized is much more complicated than getting a marriage license, and can take up ..