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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Real Estate Divisions in Divorce
Dividing real estate, and property in general, is often a major issue in a divorce. Real estate refers to land, houses, and/or buildings that you own, as opposed to personal property, which is belongings such as your furniture and clothing. If there is anything of value at issue in a divorce, it is often real estate, which, for many people, is simply the house that you and your …
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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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