Divorce Law

Divorce is the permanent legal end of a marriage. During a divorce, a court decides how the couple’s property shall be divided. Additionally, any child related issues, including support and visitation, are also decided. The end result is a public court document that officially ends the marriage and leaves both spouses to move on with their lives or remarry, if desired. A simple divorce can take between 60 and 90 days from filing. A complicated divorce can take years.

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The Divorce Process: From Separation to Final Judgment

The divorce process may begin with separation, and filing and serving the divorce petition. The next step is often a hearing to set temporary orders, where child custody, child support, and spousal support issues are set. Read on for information about the process of divorce from petition to marital settlement agreement, to final divorce order.

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Effect of Divorce on Wills, Trusts, and Estate Plans

Divorce is a permanent legal action that affects more than just a couple’s relationship status. One area affected by divorce is the couple’s estate and the subsequent estate planning. Estate planning is the process of preparing and describing what will happen to all of your assets should you pass away.

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The Difference Between Fault and No-Fault Divorce

Fault and no fault are two different methods of obtaining a divorce. Traditionally, in many states, fault divorces were the standard, meaning, a couple could not get a divorce unless there was some reason for doing so. Today, however, no fault divorces are far more common throughout the United States.

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