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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Moving on: Tips for Relocating to Another State After a Divorce
A final divorce decree is often a bittersweet moment. It is bitter in the sense that it legally ends a marriage and for many it is sweet in that the difficult decisions, anxieties and emotions that go along with the divorce process are over and the parties are free to move on with their individual lives. For some divorcees that means moving to a new state to be closer to family, for …
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When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or …
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