Is it bad to be in a bad marriage?
Far from worrying about “the marriage crisis”, we should welcome scientific evidence that a bad marriage can be as physically damaging as too much drinking or chronic work stress, and take the opportunity to really re-evaluate what we mean by relationship health.
Are there any problems with a joint will?
Problems of a Joint Will for Married Couples. Any estate planning lawyer will tell you that a joint will, usually created by a married couple, is generally a bad idea. A joint will is a single will that’s signed by two people, usually a married couple, leaving all their assets to each other.
What happens if a spouse dies before making a new will?
The provisions in their wills leaving property to each other are void; if one dies before making a new will, everything will go to their daughter. In some states, gifts to relatives of the former spouse are also revoked by divorce. (For example, see Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-2804.).
Are there any problems no marriage can survive?
There are four insurmountable problems no marriage can survive, according to a leading divorce expert. And just having an affair isn’t one of them.
Problems of a Joint Will for Married Couples. Any estate planning lawyer will tell you that a joint will, usually created by a married couple, is generally a bad idea. A joint will is a single will that’s signed by two people, usually a married couple, leaving all their assets to each other.
Can a judge decide how you live your life?
Judges don’t want to decide how you live your life for you. But, you have to be reasonable. If one party files a motion for relief, whether for financial support or primary custody, if the judge feels that you are being unreasonable, you will not get the results you want.
How does a judge affect a divorce case?
As a divorce attorney, I have experienced the power that judges hold in a divorce case, and have seen the good, bad and the ugly when it comes to how a judge’s opinion of the parties creates the tenor of the proceedings and affects important issues, such as custody and alimony. There is no divorce by jury, or a pool of your peers. Just the judge.
Is the judge supposed to be neutral in a divorce?
That means, like you and me, they have opinions, biases and personal drama that they deal with on a regular basis. Yes, they are supposed to be neutral and abide the law when making decisions about your life, but judges are not machines. Maybe they should be…