A divorce (also called a dissolution) can be broken down into several steps. This article is intended to provide basic information and general legal steps and phases your matter will go through along the way. Every situation is unique, so you may want to consult an attorney. This article does not discuss any of the…
DetailsThis article is intended to provide basic information and general legal steps and phases your matter will go through along the way. Every situation is unique, so you may want to consult an attorney. This article does not discuss any of the financial or emotional components of getting divorced. Step 2: The Response The person…
DetailsWhen divorcing, the marital assets and debts must be divided. In order to make this happen, the parties must exchange financial information. There is a lot of paperwork involved in this step. If you are the Petitioner, this step should be done within 60 days of filing the petition. If you are the Respondent, this…
DetailsAfter the financial information has been exchanged, a Judgment can be filed. The soonest that a judgment can be obtained is 180 days after the filing of the Petition for Dissolution. Depending on the complexity of the situation, these proceedings can take much longer. (For example, a long-term marriage with retirement accounts, separate property claims,…
DetailsDepending on where you live, the kids are either back in school or getting ready! This is an action-packed time of year and can be quite an adjustment from the long hazy days of summer. For some of you, back to school is a time of relief from the constant pressure of figuring out summer…
Details1 Get your new girlfriend / boyfriend involved with the pick-up or drop-off of your child(ren). Do you have a legal right to do so? Absent a court order, of course you do! Might this lead to an escalation of ill-will and unnecessary drama? You better believe it will. This is especially true when separation…
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