Cindy DeRuyter, J.D.
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If your spouse was unfaithful and you qualify to obtain a divorce in South Carolina, you may want to consider using adultery as the grounds for your…
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If you and your spouse want to end your marriage in Florida, the only formal solution is a divorce. However, it is possible to approximate some…
How to Remove a Spouse's Name off a Title at the DMV in California in a Divorce
If your California divorce decree awarded a vehicle to you but the title still includes your ex-spouse's name, follow these steps to retitle the…
Can a Sibling with Power of Attorney Prevent Other Siblings from Seeing a Parent?
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Will Child Support Still Be the Same If the Child Turns 18 and I Still Owe Arrears?
If you are paying child support to your child's other parent but are behind on your payments, your obligation continues until the debt is paid—even…
What Happens If a Person Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers?
Can one spouse stop a divorce simply by not signing the divorce papers? The short answer is "no." Click here to learn how such problems are handled…