State of Idaho Divorce Law Summary

Before you hire a divorce lawyer, you should know that getting a divorce is expensive, destabilizing, and usually heart-wrenching. That is why having the best possible divorce lawyer representing you is so important. This article will help you understand the role of divorce lawyers and the divorce process, the types of work they perform, the…

In marriage, we go from our single identity personhood to a combined identity. On just one ceremonial day, vows get exchanged, and we are in union with another soul.  In living together, a close and enduring partnership can also notice a slow but steady merging of individual identities.  But things can and do change, and…

What are the differences between a Divorce and an Annulment? This article will cover the essential differences between a divorce and an annulment, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. Annulment An annulment is a court order that judicially determines the marriage was not legally validly entered into in the first place and…

Spousal support, sometimes called spousal maintenance or alimony, will be stated in the court’s dissolution order. One spouse will be ordered to pay the other support. This aims to ensure the non-paying spouse can maintain a quality of life similar to when the partners were married. Determining Spousal Support Spousal support still exists in some…

Spousal Stay-Away Orders These Orders Are Commonly Issued From Family Law Courts The courts take these types of restraining orders very seriously. They are issued by the court to prohibit one of the spouses from doing or not doing something perceived as potentially harmful to the other spouse or children. [LegalTip]Restraining Orders Can Significantly Impact…

According to the Department of Justice and Federal law, it is unlawful for a parent to willfully refuse to pay court-ordered child support. If one is found in violation of child support laws, offenders may face fines and imprisonment.  This article covers the law and exceptions to the rule legally mandating parents to pay their child support,…

About This article covers the two primary methods states use to divide marital property at the time of divorce. We will also cover what is called separate versus community property and how its character can change depending on how the property is being used during the marriage. Finally, we include examples of different forms of…

Getting married is easy. Getting divorced is hard. Thankfully, divorce mediation has made the process of divorce much less stressful and costly than litigating your divorce in court. According to the Civil Mediation Council, 75-80% of cases settle on the day of the mediation itself, and another 10-15% settle shortly after. Divorce Mediation has grown in popularity…

How To Have Heart-To-Heart Conversations When differences arise and stress and anxiety escalate between partners, consider having an honest and empathetic conversation with your partner. Doing so will not only help you reach a resolution to the problem, but it can also contribute to developing a more robust, deeper, and meaningful relationship. Calm down and…

 The emotional impact of a divorce affects not only the parents but the child as well. Preparing how best to work cooperatively as co-parents provide both parents with a common goal that is based on the mutual love they have for their child. Not only will the child benefit from having strong and compassionate parents,…

Fault Or No-Fault Divorce  In almost all states, spouses can file a no-fault or fault-based divorce. In addition, both types of divorce can be contested or uncontested. What does this mean? Mostly, it means that before you file for divorce, you should carefully consider whether you want to take an aggressive and uncooperative approach to…

What is DNA Paternity Tests When partners disagree about paternity or when one or both want to make sure that the person is, in fact, the true biological father, the legal issue of paternity sometimes ends up in court. A DNA paternity test is a scientific method for confirming whether a man is a child's…

This article provides a moving checklist to help you organize and safely travel to your new home. We also cover pre-rental pet considerations for those who might have forgotten to inform the landlord of their pets. A Checklist For Your Move - And A Word About Pets Keep all documents relating to your move in…

Desperate spouses can sometimes take desperate measures to hide their assets in a divorce. Facing the possibility of financial hardship resulting from the divorce and the division of a limited amount of money can lead one spouse to hide assets from the other spouse.  Notwithstanding the reasons for intentional nondisclosure of assets during a divorce…

Like any life-changing trouble, divorce carries loss, pain, and change. It also holds the seeds that can turn you into a wiser and joyful you. To heal and then thrive means moving past the emotional chaos through self-compassion, letting yourself struggle with the pieces of your life that are no longer working for you, and…

In divorce, the spouses are first asked to agree on an equitable division of their personal and real property. If the spouses cannot agree, they will be compelled to follow their state law concerning property division. This article covers the differences between community property states and separate property states, sometimes called equitable property states. But…

How To Legally Change Your Name Whether it's a divorce or a midlife crisis, people are changing their names in record numbers for various reasons. Some change their name to have a greater say in their own identity. More commonly, however, most name changes occur following a divorce in which the spouse wants to change…

Initial custody orders work well when both parents try their best to comply with the parenting plan and court orders. This is especially true when parents live close to each other, cooperate, and jointly commit to their child's growth and best interests. This article covers the legal issues when a divorced parent relocates with the…

Going through a divorce is both emotionally and financially draining. If your spouse contests your divorce, you should consider that attorney fees and costs in your case can run into tens of thousands of dollars.  Depending on your financial situation, if you go from a two-income family to a one-income one, you might find yourself…

Post-Divorce Dating - Trust And Fidelity Issues If trust and fidelity were an issue in a previously committed relationship, especially if that relationship ended in divorce, you would likely have suffered severe emotional wounding.   Even if you had been divorced for years and irrespective of whether you were the one cheating or being cheated on.…

The idea of getting a pet may have crossed your mind at least once in your life. Even if you are not a pet lover, you may have taken comfort in a puppy or kitten's fluffy, cuddly, and non-judgmental presence. Or you would rather bask in the calm energy of a horse or be soothed…

This article summarizes the law of same-sex marriage and reviews the law of domestic partnerships and civil unions. Same-Sex Marriage Same-Sex Marriage Is A Legal and Recognized Right  The U.S. Supreme Court held in 2015 that same-sex married partners have the same "rights" and "benefits" as legally married opposite-sex couples.  The court also defined "rights"…