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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Infidelity and Divorce
The reason why a married couple is seeking a divorce matters in divorce proceedings. While technically matters such as infidelity do not affect whether or not you can get a divorce in a no fault divorce state, infidelity can affect other matters important to the divorce settlement. Technically, all of the states in the United States have some form of no fault divorce. However, the …
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How to Change Your Name
There are many situations that lead people to want to change their names. In order for your name to be legally changed, you must complete specific legal steps. While the name change process is formal and has important legal implications it is simple enough for you to do on your own without the assistance of an attorney in almost every case. Generally, you can change your own …
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