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How can I retain my financial autonomy while living with someone?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. One of the reasons couples choose to forgo marriage is because they want to retain their autonomy. But the problem is, if you are not careful, you may find that over time you become far more tied to your partner than you had planned. This is all well and good if the two of you are getting along. But what happens if things don’t work out and your financial entanglements prevent you from making a clean break? Well, the best way to prevent such

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Initiating a legal separation, part 2

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Monday, November 21, 2016. Every marriage has its peaks and valleys as partners do their best to share their lives. And with some luck and effort, couples are often able to weather their low points and stay together. But sometimes circumstances are such that splitting becomes a very real possibility. However, prior to taking the final and serious measure of divorce, couples may legally separate to get some perspective on the viability of remaining married. Last week on this blog we briefly described the initial decisions that couples

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Initiating a legal separation, part 1

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Monday, November 14, 2016. Very rare is the marriage that never has conflicts. And sometimes a couple may find themselves wondering if they want to continue their life together or go their separate ways. This can be a very difficult decision that will have a long-term impact on a family. But by separating for a while, both parties can assess their relationship and make a clear-headed choice that is informed by their true feelings rather than what may be a temporary emotional state. So if you have come

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Postnuptial agreements can benefit newlyweds

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Getting married can be a wonderful, dizzying experience. Often couples on the precipice of marriage are so busy it is all they can do to prepare for the wedding, so they may not feel like they have time to sit down and create a prenuptial agreement. And some couples simply don’t want to jeopardize their relationship by discussing issues that could prove contentious. But if you recently married without getting a prenup, now could be an excellent time to open up discussions with your

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Expressions of anger can impact custody decisions

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, October 31, 2016. Ben Franklin is cited as having said, “Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.” And while these are very sound words, in theory, putting them into practice can be very challenging. The fact is, we all have experiences that can drive us to distraction and even lead us to falling prey to some very negative emotions. Going through a divorce can create many frustrations, and often, people harbor very deep resentments about how their marriage ended. And the fact

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Study demonstrates the value of grandparents

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Sunday, October 23, 2016. As a grandparent, you likely believe that you can play an important role in your grandchild’s life. And as it happens, there is research that proves you are correct in this assumption. In fact, one study produced results that demonstrated the positive effects that grandparents can have when they have greater involvement with their grandchildren. According to this study, adolescents who are 11 to 16 years of age who spent more time with their grandparents tended to be significantly more helpful and kind among

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