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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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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Till Divorce Do Us Part: Prenuptial Agreements
One third to one half of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Many couples who divorce had the intention of staying together for their entire lifetimes and then the circumstances changed and instead of parting at death, the couple parted ways in divorce. Since divorce is such a common way to end a marriage in the United States, couples who are engaged to be married should …
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