Divorce Legal Guides (342 found)

Written by Monte Kenneth Snyder
The three forms of marital separation in Ohio are: 1) contested divorce, 2) non-contested divorce, and 3) dissolution. All three separate the parties and provide a future road map for their legal relations. However, the procedures are different. This guide distinguishes the first two.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Uncontested Divorce 7 days ago. Jurisdiction: Ohio

Written by Beatriz Alicia Pelayo-Garcia
For the most part, it is a matter of a personal choice. However, the work required to complete both is essentially the same. Yet, this may be a tricky, technical issue because of the limitations when the court can order a legal separation.
18 of 20 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by John M. Kaman
A discussion of the differences between the two.
7 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago.

Written by Frank Richard Ricketts JR
Washington State allows for two roughly similar processes for disolving a marriage. Both processes are nearly identical except for the status of the parties at the end.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jeff Adrian Biddle
What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce in Arizona and why would I choose on over the other?
Posted in Family 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Arizona

Written by Andrew M. Morgan
Say you have accepted a plea offer but for one reason or another want out. Can you get out?
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you want to challenge a will in Illinois, you will need to prove one of the following to be successful. When a will is invalidated, the estate is distributed as if there was no will (state law determines who gets what).
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Wills / Living Wills 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Avvo Staff
State laws differ regarding assets and debts accumulated during the other types of separation. For legal separations, and to protect your assets during any separation, you should see a divorce attorney.
8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between a husband and wife that resolves all issues when a couple legally separates, including property division, child custody, child support and alimony.
10 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Frank S Hong
Community property is any property that was acquired by either spouse during a marriage. Community debts are any debts that either party is responsible for. Separate debts occur when only one party is responsible for a debt.
14 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Marshall William Waller
This guide will provide insight into the notion of "when am I 'separated' from my spouse?" Many people think they are "separated" when they are not, and some people have their spouses "declare" that they are "separated" and wonder if it can happen that easily. This guide will answer these questions.
13 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jeffrey Feulner
A separation occurs when a couple voluntarily lives apart. Depending on the state, either one or both parties must consent. A judicial separation is a decree by the court that the parties are living separately; this agreement may contain specifics on child custody, child support, spousal maintenance
Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Avvo Staff
If you are splitting up with your spouse, know your rights. A legal separation would officially settle questions about assets and ongoing financial, custody, and child support issues.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Raffy Mikaelian Boulgourjian
This reading is for you or anyone you may know who is looking for a way out of their home loan nightmare. The media buzzes daily with promises of all sorts, only aiding in the confusion experienced by homeowners. To help you navigate between truth and fiction, I have compiled the following.
11 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Henry Daniel Lively
This guide discusses the use of a trust to maintain separate property.
Posted in Estate Planning about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Henry Nicholas Didier Jr.
As the adage goes, everything’s riding on your tires. Thus, when it comes to vehicle safety, nothing’s more important. Tire failures can result from a design or manufacturing defect, or the tire may simply be too old to withstand the heat and pressure of the road, regardless of tread.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 2 months ago.

Written by Culver Winston Van Der Jagt
The 2008 "Increasing Adoptions Act" financially motivates Social Services investigators to find more parents unfit than ever before. Inappropriate financial incentives set forth in that Act have contributed to increasing levels of inaccurate reporting of incidents.
Posted in Family 30 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Scott D. Pollock
Many persons wrongly believe that if a foreign national marries a U.S. citizen, he or she can obtain legal status only if the marriage remains viable, and the couple is not separated. Actually, the law requires the USCIS to look to the parties' intentions at the time they married.
Posted in Immigration 25 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Gabriel Cheong
This is a guide on the procedures for filing for an uncontested divorce in Massachusetts.
35 of 39 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Erik E. Cary
Divorce is stressful not only for adults, but children too. The reactions you may receive from your child(ren) may differ greatly depending on the child and circumstances surrounding the breakup. Fortunately, parents can help their kids during a divorce. Here's how:
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas