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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How to Avoid an Ugly Divorce
While a divorce clearly indicates that a couple no longer wants to be married, the process of getting divorced does not have to be ugly. Often, particularly if there are children from the marriage, it is important to keep things amicable because the divorced spouses must continue to communicate after the divorce is finalized. Just how that can be accomplished depends on 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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