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 Modify an Out of State Divorce Decree
A divorce decree is often the result of long negotiations and difficult decisions. It is an important document that governs the financial and personal terms of a divorce. The terms of the divorce decree may be in effect for a long term particularly if there were children of the marriage and, accordingly, many terms such as child custody, child support and alimony may need to be …
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