Separation and Divorce

What Is A Legal Separation?
A Legal Separation is similar to a divorce in that the issues relating to child custody, child support, visitation, alimony or spousal support, the division of property and the allocation of debts … more
What Is An Annulment?
An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. An annulment can only be … more
What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse. Just as getting married is a … more

Distribution of Property Upon Divorce
Getting divorced involves a lot of financial decisions. The property, including real estate, stocks, personal property, bank accounts and other things, needs to be divided. Sometimes the couple getting divorced can work out an equitable arrangement themselves. If this is the case then the judge granting the divorce usually signs off on their agreement. However, getting … more

How To File for a Simplified Divorce
Some states allow for a “Summary Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage” when a couple has only been married for a limited time, does not have any children, has limited marital assets and debts, neither party is asking for spousal support and both parties agree to the divorce. In a summary divorce the couple usually will not appear in court and will have the final order stamped by a … more
How To File for Divorce
Every state has a process for ending a marriage. Some states refer to the divorce process a bit more formally, calling it "dissolution of marriage." STEP 1 – Talk to Your Spouse An angry and bitter divorce will be longer and more expensive. If you and your spouse are in general agreement regarding ending the marriage, the division of your marital property, and … more