Anwers To Commonly Asked Divorce Questions

Welcome to Ask Brette, where the most commonly asked divorce questions get answered.

As part of our commitment to helping women who are struggling with the divorce process, we've partnered with Brette McWhorter Sember to bring you this weekly advice column, Ask Brette.   This is your opportunity to find answers to your questions regarding the legal issues of divorce.  

Brette Sember is a former family and matrimonial attorney and mediator, nationally recognized expert, and author of many books including The Divorce Organizer & Planner, No-Fight Divorce: Spend Less Money, Save Time and Avoid Conflict Using Mediation, and How To Parent With Your Ex For more information about Brette, see www.BretteSember.com.

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Dealing with the breakup of your marriage is hard enough, but it can be overwhelming trying to understand all the legal issues that come up.  The decisions that you make during your divorce can affect you for a long time, so you need a reliable source of information that answers your questions about divorce.  You can now ask Brette your questions about the divorce process.

Featured Question

I'm on welfare because I can't work and am trying to continue my college education. My ex has filed for full custody, citing that my living arrangement are dangerous to my daughter, that I am living off my roommate and have no income, and that our daughter must endure a one hour ride to school. Can I lose custody based on the fact that I am on welfare?  Brette's Answer.

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Please Note:  This column is not intended to take the place of legal counsel, but rather to provide information about the various issues that arise in a divorce.  Brette's answers provide the reader with legal information that is general in nature, and should not be considered personal legal advice.  For specific recommendations concerning your situation, please retain an experienced divorce lawyer who can answer your questions based on the current divorce law statutes of your state.  WomansDivorce.com and Brette Sember disclaim any liability from any claim arising from any information contained in this column. This column is not a substitute for legal advice.

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