Delaware follows the principle of equitable distribution when dividing marital property during a divorce. This approach means that the court divides assets and debts fairly but not necessarily equally. Understanding how Delaware’s equitable distribution laws work can...
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What do Delaware’s equitable distribution laws mean for you?
How does the court determine child support?
Child support ensures that children receive financial support from both parents, even if the parents are not together. In Delaware, the court uses specific guidelines to determine the amount of child support. The process involves several steps to ensure that the...
Untangling marital assets: Five things every couple should know
Whether trying to get through emotional outbursts or dealing with the silent treatment, those who are going through a divorce often need to push past their frustrations to deal with the logistics of the legal process. There are various tools to help you get through...
Legal custody and the right to make medical decisions
After a divorce co-parents generally cooperate to make decisions about important matters regarding their children. However, some parents may wonder if they have the legal right to make such choices on their own. For instance, there may be circumstances where one...
What is the role of intent in criminal justice?
Intent plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. For some crimes, it can make the difference between what charges a person faces. For example, under Delaware law, first-degree murder requires intent, but second-degree murder does not. Intent, in this...
Dealing with a stonewalling ex-spouse during your divorce
Divorce is a challenging process, and it becomes even more difficult when one party refuses to communicate or cooperate. This behavior, known as stonewalling, can exacerbate emotional stress and complicate the divorce proceedings. If your ex-spouse is stonewalling...
4 signs that a married couple is likely headed for divorce
Though many people in Wilmington turn to horoscopes and psychics to try to predict the future, nothing has been proven to know what will happen before it happens. Still, when somebody experiences a major life event, other people often can point to signs that the event...
When property division is not as simple as it appears
Property division can be a contentious and stressful aspect of divorce. If you and your spouse can not agree on how to split up marital assets, a judge must decide for you. Although Delaware has laws that define marital and separate property, the distinction may not...
Ways a DUI can negatively impact your life
Drunk driving is against the law. It is similarly forbidden to do drugs and get behind the wheel. Inebriated drivers are always more prone to having accidents. Less understood are the consequences of having a DUI on your record. A desire to avoid them should be enough...
Can you modify your Delaware child support agreement?
If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge may have taken many factors into account when settling on payment amounts. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, the court likely considered your children’s specific needs and how you share...
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