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  What is your position on the implementation of divorce? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at  Ascent Law  (2018–2021) My position on the implementation of divorce is that it should be made more accessible to those who need it. You probably shouldn’t have to contact a  divorce lawyer  to get divorced. There are many couples who, while they may not come to a decision lightly, feel that their relationship no longer works for them and decide to end it in order to pursue better lives. We live in a country that prizes individualism, opportunity and freedom. We want people to be able to do what makes them happy and are willing to let people make their own decisions about how they live their lives. However, we are also a country that values tradition and stability, which is why divorce only became legal in all states in the 1970s. It's hard to advocate for something like this without knowing the full extent of the social costs of divorce. A study by Stephanie Coont...

  How is common law property divided in the event of a divorce? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at  Ascent Law  (2018–2021) When a couple is married, the division of property in the event of divorce is fairly straightforward. In common law states, each spouse owns the property he or she brought into the marriage as well as any property acquired during the marriage. In equitable distribution states, there are two types of property: marital and separate. Marital property includes all property acquired during marriage, any real estate owned by either spouse before the marriage, and any increase in value of separate property during marriage. Separate property is everything else — retirement benefits, inheritance, life insurance policies, personal injury settlements and gifts from other people. When a couple divorces in an equitable distribution state, the court will divide all marital assets in half and give one-half to each partner. The division is not necessarily equal...

  Why do you need to divorce? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at  Ascent Law  (2018–2021) Good question. You may or you may not need to divorce. You will surely face a lot of challenges in your marriage, and you should be ready to deal with them. But if you are facing serious problems in your marriage such as physical or verbal abuse, addiction, adultery, or some other major issues, then the best thing you can do is to file for divorce. If you want to know more about divorce and what it entails the best next step is to contact a  divorce lawyer . Divorce is a messy, challenging experience that can be avoided if you're prepared to think through your reasons for the split before you start. Really, there are two options: you can just get a divorce, or you can get a divorce and then reconcile. The moment you decide that you're going to split up, it's better to do it right away rather than let things fester until they become uglier (and more costly) than they need to...

  Can divorced people be sealed in temples? Can Divorced People Be Sealed In Temples? Can divorced people be sealed in temples? Yes, divorced people can be sealed in temples. However, there are two important rules they must follow, set forth by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: -They must wait a year after the divorce before entering a temple; and -They must live with their current spouse to be married for eternity People who are divorced can enter temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but they cannot be sealed there. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was taught very early on that divorced people could not be sealed in the temple because they had not been able to meet certain requirements. The first is to have been married in a temple. Due to the absence of a temple in their regions, members who live in some countries are not allowed to get married there. But it is still possible for them t...

  I’m considering filing for bankruptcy. What are the pros and cons? Tim Cella used to work at several law firms There are several pros and cons for filing bankruptcy. The main reason whether you file or not will depend on your specific situation. When people think of bankruptcy, they often think of the most extreme cases—people who are in so much debt that they can never pay it off. However, bankruptcy is available to anyone who feels like they're drowning in money problems and would like to wipe their slate clean. It's an option that can save you from having to give up your house, your car, or even your job. Here are some of the biggest pros and cons of filing bankruptcy: If you've fallen behind on credit card payments or other debts, filing bankruptcy can help get you back on track by eliminating those debts permanently. If you're not sure if you want to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy (the two most common types), consulting a licensed bankruptcy attorney...