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Divorces are so common that it is not always necessary to hire a lawyer. When considering a do-it-yourself divorce, it is important to remember each state has its own divorce laws. Forms designed for one state might not work in another. Though there are a variety of commercial divorce kits on sale, most state courts provide all the... more »
The best way to get your spouse to sign divorce papers is to work cooperatively with him or her. If your spouse is not immediately amenable to the terms in your agreement, you may find it helpful to use third-party resources available through the courts and your attorney to help you reach a mutually agreeable settlement. more »
A divorce is never pleasant, and it can be confusing to follow all of the legal terms and rules. However, it's important to know how certain procedures should be followed to ensure that the divorce and related legal actions are all within the bounds of the law. This helps you protect your own interests. This includes knowing the... more »
The divorce decree is a document that finalizes a divorce and specifies financial and legal details of the divorce. Every person who has been through a divorce should have this legal record. Occasionally, divorce papers are required to prove the existence of a marriage or divorce for a mortgage, veteran's claim or even a family event... more »
Serving the papers is the crucial step that gets the divorce process started. You can fill out the divorce petition and all the accompanying paperwork, even file them with the court, but nothing will happen unless there is proper service of process. While you can personally deliver them to your spouse, if you are on friendly terms,... more »
Filing for divorce is never a pleasant experience, even when the process is simple and the...
A professional process server is someone who has been licensed to serve documents by a state. Requirements to qualify as a process server differ... more »
When you are served with divorce papers, it is a formal notice that a divorce action has been filed by your spouse. Upon receipt of the divorce... more »
In most jurisdictions, both spouses must sign divorce papers in order for a marriage to be formally dissolved. If your spouse is unwilling to sign... more »
The decision to get a divorce is never made easily or without hours of serious thought and planning. What was once a shared life between two... more »
Hiring an attorney when you file for divorce is a good idea but isn't always necessary. Many resources are available if you decide to file for a... more »
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