Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. You should not quit your job to avoid paying alimony, maintenance or ...

Many couples prefer to separate but avoid making their split final with a divorce, or at least not right away. But maintaining separated status for a prolonged period, sometimes for years after ...