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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Real Estate Divisions in Divorce
Dividing real estate, and property in general, is often a major issue in a divorce. Real estate refers to land, houses, and/or buildings that you own, as opposed to personal property, which is belongings such as your furniture and clothing. If there is anything of value at issue in a divorce, it is often real estate, which, for many people, is simply the house that you and your …
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Divorce Mediation
The goal of a divorce is to dissolve a marriage and while that goal may be simple the legal process of achieving the dissolution of the marriage is often complex. State laws vary concerning when a person can get a divorce. Many states have adopted no fault divorce statues that do not require a court to find that spousal misconduct, adultery or abuse occurred. Instead, the …
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