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 …
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Common Grounds for Divorce
First, keep in mind that you do not have to prove certain grounds or reasons in order to get a divorce. These are commonly called “no-fault” divorces. If you file for a no-fault divorce, you can get a divorce for any reason or no reason at all. In other words, you don’t have to prove anything to the court in order to get divorced, and your spouse typically …
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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 …
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