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What Is A Legal Separation?
A Legal Separation is similar to a divorce in that the issues relating to child custody, child support, visitation, alimony or spousal support, the division of property and the allocation of debts … more
How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Is An Annulment?
An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. An annulment can only be … more

What to Bring to Your Divorce Consultation
A divorce is a life changing event. Sometimes a divorce is amicable and sometimes it is contested. Either way, it is wise to hire an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who you trust to look out for your interests in the divorce settlement. Your first meeting with an attorney is called a consultation. It is usually through this consultation meeting and reference … more
What to Look For in a Divorce Attorney
Divorce involves many important issues, such as property, money, and your children. Therefore, it is essential that you hire a divorce attorney who can give you good advice and help you through what are often stressful, time-consuming, and emotional divorce proceedings. First, you should hire a divorce attorney who specializes in family law or has handled many divorce … more

Butler County Answer and Counterclaim Checklist
The Answer and Counterclaim Checklist is to be used as a guide to be sure that everything that is needed to file an Answer and Counterclaim is … more
Butler County Agreed Entry Without Children
This Agreed Entry Without Children form is used to list the proceedings for each topic that takes place during an Agreed Entry Without Children.
Hancock County Instructions for Filing a Case in Hancock County Domestic Relations Court
These Instructions for Filing a Case in Hancock County Domestic Relations Court are to be used as a guide for someone who wants to file a case with … more
Hancock County Complaint for Divorce
This Complaint for Divorce should be used when the plaintiff requests a divorce from the defendant. This form lists children that have been born … more

How To File for Divorce
Every state has a process for ending a marriage. Some states refer to the divorce process a bit more formally, calling it "dissolution of marriage." STEP 1 – Talk to Your Spouse An angry and bitter divorce will be longer and more expensive. If you and your spouse are in general agreement regarding ending the marriage, the division of your marital property, and … more
How To File for a Simplified Divorce
Some states allow for a “Summary Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage” when a couple has only been married for a limited time, does not have any children, has limited marital assets and debts, neither party is asking for spousal support and both parties agree to the divorce. In a summary divorce the couple usually will not appear in court and will have the final order stamped by a … more