Divorces cases do not always come to a complete end when a judge issues a decree. Circumstances arise that require additional action with regard to the decree order or settlement agreement. In such instances, the former spouses have the right and...
Divorce laws enumerate a preference for spouses to attempt to settle issues raised in marriage dissolution proceeding through negotiation. A divorcing couple should consider a trial as a last resort when resolving issues through negotiation proves...
Very little will happen if your ex-spouse breaks a divorce agreement unless you make it happen. Fortunately, Oregon provides abundant resources to make it as easy as possible for you to enforce your divorce agreement. Though you may not need an...
The laws of each of the 50 states establish the parameters for reaching a divorce settlement and drafting a separation agreement. A separation agreement often is referred to as a settlement agreement or property settlement agreement. Despite some...
Despite some minor variations from one jurisdiction to another, divorce settlement laws and procedures associated with custody issues largely are the same, according to Nolo. Your state legislature maintains these statutory provisions for your...
In some cases, a couple seeking a marriage termination enter into a separation agreement before the divorce is granted. The separation agreement serves a twofold purpose. First, the agreement governs the interests of the parties during the divorce...
No one wants to enter a marriage already thinking about the exit, but a prenuptial agreement can be a good idea nonetheless. A prenup is a legal agreement entered into by an engaged couple that stipulates how marital assets will be divided in the...
Houston upholds the divorce laws set into place by the State of Texas. The divorce laws are set into place to ensure that the divorcing parties are sure about divorce and that the State of Texas has the legal right to grant the divorce. The...
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two persons who are planning to be married, to protect certain interests or establish certain financial rules before the wedding takes place. In most cases, a prenuptial agreement protects valuable...
Filing for an uncontested divorce may be done on a pro se basis, meaning you may file and represent yourself without the aid of an attorney. To file for an uncontested divorce, it is important to be in complete agreement with your spouse regarding...
Many states today require couples who have filed for a divorce to attend at least one mediation session with a certified court mediator. Eventually divorce attorneys will also engage in negotiations leading to the divorce agreements. But you can...
As far as the law is concerned, divorce is a lawsuit like any other. You don't need the other person's permission to file it. There is nothing you can legally do to stop your wife from divorcing you. However, that doesn't mean you are without...
Divorce statutes in all U.S. jurisdictions incorporate into marriage dissolution proceedings a preference for settlement between the spouses, according to "The Complete Divorce Handbook: A Practical Guide" by Brette McWhorter Sember. Although...
Protecting yourself in a divorce is often a matter of knowing what your rights are and taking the proper steps in advance. Divorcing couples are granted wide latitude in coming to their own agreements in divorces. Although you have the right to...
In most divorces, a settlement agreement or divorce decree typically divides up a couple's assets. With a qualified plan, such as a 401k, however, an additional document known as a qualified domestic relations order, QDRS, is required to outline...
The divorce process is hard enough, but when you start adding in the idea of someone winning while the other person loses, it makes it even more complicated and difficult. Divorce is not a game with a scoreboard and a declaration of a victor and a...
In a marriage dissolution proceeding, one stage of the divorce process involves attempting a settlement of issues with your spouse, according to "The Divorce Organizer & Planner" by Brette McWhorter Sember. The fact is that a majority of...
An uncontested divorce is one in which costly and lengthy legal battles are absent. Some states have a simplified filing procedure for uncontested divorce. In addition, there is also a very streamlined divorce process if you and your spouse meet...
A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement or prenup, is a way to protect yourself and your property before entering a marriage. Though traditionally only for the very wealthy, prenups are recommended today for any marriage in...
Approximately half of all marriages end in divorce, estimates ABC News. A particularly difficult, complicated and time-consuming divorce could cost up to $100,000. If you can keep the lines of communication with your spouse open, however, you may...
When it comes to the legal system, all divorce begins with a divorce petition. If your partner or spouse refuses to settle the current divorce agreement, your divorce will be considered a contested case and will generally require more time an...
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, provides financial support from one former spouse to another, based on the monetary needs of the receiving party, according to Divorceinfo. Alimony or spousal maintenance is established by order of the...
Procedure and documents go hand in hand when pursuing a divorce case. Not only must you gain a basic understanding of procedures in a divorce case you must obtain and prepare necessary documents as well. Despite some minor variations from one...
Divorce is one of three ways to dissolve a marriage in Georgia. Annulment and a decree of separate maintenance granted by the court are alternate ways to end a marital relationship. There are 13 grounds for divorce in Georgia, one no-fault ground...
In the case of no-fault divorce, both spouses agree to end the marriage. Filing for a simple, or uncontested divorce, is a fast, inexpensive way to get a divorce as long as there are no disagreements between the parties. State laws vary, but in...
Once you and your spouse hammer out a resolution of various issues in your divorce case, the next step is preparing a divorce settlement or settlement agreement. Despite the fact that divorce laws vary from one location to another, the process of...
Divorce can be terribly expensive, because it is so often emotionally charged. Hard feelings can force litigation, when you're not willing or able to get past these feelings to settle issues in a reasonable way. The more litigation is involved,...
Alimony is referred to as spousal support in Virginia. According to Virginia Divorce Law, spousal support did not exist in Virginia until 1980, when it was established as a way to provide for a spouse who needed support after a divorce in the case...
The laws in all 50 states permit a court to order alimony in certain divorce cases, according to "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" by Emily Doskow. In some jurisdictions alimony is called spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alimony typically...
