I am an american Citizen that married in Italy to a non american and now I want a divorce

Joel, Most states, if not all, only can grant a divorce when they have jursidiction that is based upon residency of at least one of the spouses....

Which takes precedence, separation agreement or divorce decree?

In Colorado, generally the decree adopts the separation agreement as the order of the court. I don't know how you could end up with a separation...

Do I have to pay for the parenting classes if I don't want the divorce?

When you don't want the divorce, the whole process feels even more unfair, but Colorado is a "no-fault" state and you are still required to pay for...

My husband is divorcing me after 13 years of marriage, should I get a job?

Although there are different strategic approaches to this type of case, generally my advice is that the sooner you get started finding a career and...

The answer to this question really depends on the jurisdiction you are in. In Colorado, you would likely qualify for maintenance because for a...

I was legally separated 7 years ago in CO. We reconciled later, but want to file divorce now. Can I petition court to divorce?

Actually, if the legal separation is still in effect, in Colorado you can convert that to a divorce decree by filing a motion to that effect,...