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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Common Grounds for Divorce
First, keep in mind that you do not have to prove certain grounds or reasons in order to get a divorce. These are commonly called “no-fault” divorces. If you file for a no-fault divorce, you can get a divorce for any reason or no reason at all. In other words, you don’t have to prove anything to the court in order to get divorced, and your spouse typically …
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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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