How Do I File For Divorce?
Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”). Many states have the necessary forms available …
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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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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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What You Need to Know Before You Go: Moving Your Children out of State after a Divorce
A divorce may end a marriage but it does not always result in complete freedom from an ex-spouse, particularly if the couple had children together. For example, after a divorce has been finalized and a custody arrangement has been agreed upon, one spouse may decide to move out of state. The decision can come for any number of valid and important reasons such as a better job or to be …
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