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  1. Jan 3, 2023 · Learn what to expect when you end your marriage, from separation to divorce decree. Find out the different types of divorce, the steps involved, and the costs and fees for each state.

  2. During divorce, two people must come to terms with the relationship failure, set up emotionally and usually financially independent lives, and put the relationship firmly in the past. It is...

  3. Mar 17, 2023 · Learn how to end your marriage smoothly and protect your rights with this divorce checklist of dos and don’ts. Find out your state’s requirements, laws, options and tips for property division, support, custody and more.

    • Residency Requirements for Divorce. First things first—you need to make sure you meet your state's residency requirements before you file your petition (formal written request) for divorce.
    • Grounds for Divorce. Divorce “grounds” are the legal reasons on which you're basing your request that the court end your marriage. Grounds fall into two categories: fault-based and no-fault.
    • Child Custody and Parenting Time (Visitation) Custody is frequently a hotbed issue in a divorce. But it's important to note that custody isn't the all-or-nothing proposition many people think it is.
    • Divorce and Child Support. Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children. All states utilize child support guidelines to calculate how much money a parent must contribute.
    • Separation. Whether you're considering temporarily taking a break from your marriage or you plan to file for divorce, the chances are that you'll experience a separation (if you haven't already) from your spouse.
    • Filing a Divorce Petition. If you've decided that divorce is the right choice for you, you'll need to initiate the legal process to get your divorce case started.
    • Grounds for Divorce. There are two types of divorce: no-fault and fault-based. No-fault divorce means that the filing spouse asks for a divorce without alleging that the other spouse did something wrong.
    • Serving the Divorce Petition. Regardless of the "type" of divorce you choose, after you file your documents with the court, you must serve (deliver) a copy of the paperwork to your spouse.
  4. Oct 18, 2018 · What is a divorce? Divorce is a civil lawsuit to end a marriage. The parties ask the court to make the final decisions concerning property division, spousal support and matters regarding the children. One spouse, the plaintiff, files a complaint with the clerk of court to start a divorce.

  5. Aug 28, 2023 · Learn how to deal with the emotional, financial, and practical challenges of divorce. Find out how to grieve, seek support, take care of yourself, and focus on the future.

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