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Texas Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions

This article covers the basic issues you'll encounter in a divorce in Texas.

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How a Texas Divorce Case Works

How a Texas Divorce Case Works ORIGINAL PETITION TEMPORARY ORDERS DISCOVERY INCOME TAXES A

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Do You Really Have an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce?

In Tennessee, to dissolve a marriage without the other party’s consent requires that you have grounds to divorce. Grounds can be considered the reas...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Texas Divorce and Family Law

There are approximately 75,000 divorces in Texas each year. If you’re one of the couples involved in a Texas dissolution, the following FAQs may h...

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Rhode Island Divorce Guide for a Successful Divorce

Finding a Rhode Island divorce attorney The first step in obtaining a divorce from your spouse is finding a Rhode Island attorney who makes you comfo...

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Grounds for Divorce In Tennessee

In order to begin your divorce case, you will need to file a petition for divorce (legal paperwork) with the court, asking for a divorce and stating...

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Check List Of Issues To Be Discussed With Your Attorney

I have prepared a basic check list of issues which should be considered and discussed with your attorney. The list is intended to be general and broa...

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Typical Divorce Chronology

The Complaint A divorce begins with the Complaint which notifies the court that you and your spouse, when served, want to end the marriage. It also a...

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Tennessee Divorce FAQs

Find the answers below to some common questions about getting a divorce in Tennessee. (For more information on Tennessee family law, see the informati...

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Pennsylvania Divorce FAQs

What are the Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania law recognizes both "fault" and “no-fault” divorces. In a "fault" divorce, one sp...

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Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce - Pennsylvania

Dividing Retirement Benefits in Pennsylvania How do you Determine the Marital Value of Retirement Benefits in a Divorce? Generally, only “marita...

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Oregon Divorce FAQs

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about getting a divorce in Oregon. For more information on Oregon divorce laws, see Dissolution of...

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Can you Afford to Keep the Family Home After Divorce?

In many cases, one spouse wants to keep the house after a divorce and buy out the other spouse's share. The most common reasons for the desire to ke...

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Domestic Relations Law in Pennsylvania

A divorce is a scary, anxiety-ridden process. You have thousands of questions and no one to give you answers. Do I get to keep the house? Should I be ...

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Divorce in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Divorce FAQs If you’re considering a divorce in Pennsylvania, it’s important to understand the legal requirements you must meet ...

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Separation and Alimony in North Carolina

If you move out -- that is, you physically separate from your spouse prior to divorce -- will it affect your right to alimony and child custody? What ...

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Divorce in Ohio FAQs

Ohio allows both fault-based and no-fault divorce, as explained below. We also provide answers to other common questions about getting a divorce in Oh...

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Dissolution

A dissolution (not "dissolutionment") is an agreed termination of a marriage by both parties.

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Ohio Marriage FAQs

Ohio is one of a small number of states that recognizes common law marriage -- but only if you've been together for a long time.  Who may marry in O...

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Divorce, Dissolution and Annulment in Ohio

From Ashtabula to Zanesville, one thing is certain for Ohio couples … one in three first marriages will end within ten years and one in five will ...

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Ohio: Dissolution of Marriage FAQ

A dissolution of marriage in Ohio is a non-adversarial, "no-fault," proceeding to legally end a marriage. The spouses file a joint petition with the...

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Common Law Marriage in Oklahoma

Traditional Versus Common Law Marriage In Oklahoma, traditional marriages are established by following statutory (legal) procedures. Couples must g...

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Divorce in Oklahoma FAQs

Learn more about Oklahoma divorce in these answers to frequently asked questions. If you need more information on Oklahoma divorce law, check out our ...

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Gender Bias Persists In Courts

The August 2002 article in Newsday, “Gender Bias Found to Persist in Courts,” by Robin Topping, was interesting, but misleading.

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New York Grounds for Divorce

Until 2010, New York did not allow no-fault divorce. To get a divorce, a spouse had to prove either that the couple had separated pursuant to a court ...

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Divorce Summons and Service

The following is an article courtesy of Jean Mahserjian and Whitney Clark, from their book Divorce & Separation New York; The Law, The Process and...

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New York Divorce FAQs

What are the Grounds for a Divorce in New York? New York recognizes both “fault” and “no-fault” grounds for divorce. In a “fault” div...

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New York Annulment FAQs

What is an Annulment? An annulment is a finding by a court that a marriage is void (invalid), as though it had never occurred. What are the Groun...

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New Jersey Divorce FAQs

How Much Does a Divorce Cost? What are court filing fees?

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Divorce an Immigrant

Many people in New York are immigrants from other countries. Your spouse may be one of them. When divorce becomes inevitable, you will also have t...

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Divorce & Legal Separation

What is the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?

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New Jersey Marital Name Change FAQs

I want to change my name when I get divorced, can I? Yes, you may return to your birth last name upon divorce. What steps do I take to accomplish...

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What Is A Divorce From Bed And Board?

If you are considering divorce but are having trouble deciding whether or not it is right for you, you may be interested in knowing what other opt...

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Removing a Spouse from the Marital Home

Post-separation living arrangements are a major concern for most divorcing couples, and many spouses want to know whether they can force the other s...

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"He's Not Abusive, But..." Domestic Violence and You

This article was originally published in the August/September issue of the Morris County Women's Journal. We all have heard the statistics: Two out o...

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Can My Marriage Be Annulled? FAQs About Annulment.

Here are answers to some common questions about annulment in New Jersey.

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Domestic Violence -- Defense

Domestic violence is a very serious problem in New Jersey. Each year thousands of domestic violence (“DV”) cases are filed. While most cases have...

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Immigration and Divorce

In some cases, a New Jersey divorce may be affected by immigration. Here are some common questions and answers.

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Reopening a Divorce Case in New Jersey

People are sometimes unhappy with the outcome of their divorce and wonder whether they can “reopen” their divorce case to change child support, ...

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Appeal of New Jersey Divorce Judgments

If you are unhappy with a court decision after a divorce trial or important divorce hearing, or if you have received a default judgment of divorce...

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How Abandonment or Separation Affect New Hampshire Divorce Proceedings

When a marriage is breaking down, it may make sense for one spouse to move out of the marital home to protect the physical or emotional health of fami...

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What Happens If We Go To Court to Divorce?

There are a number of ways to handle a divorce. If you and your spouse are on good terms, you can try to agree on how you will divide your property ...

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Montana Divorce FAQ

You'll find answers to common questions about getting a divorce in Montana below. For more information on family law in Montana, see our Montana Divor...

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Help! I'm Afraid of My Child's Father

I love my boyfriend, and he loves me, but sometimes we argue and then he's abusive. What can I do to protect the baby and myself?

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Domestic Relations General Information

This document is to provide you with information concerning certain aspects of the domestic relations laws of the State of Missouri (as interpreted by...

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Wiretapping and Divorce: A Survey and Analysis of the Federal and State Laws

I. INTRODUCTION A divorce client may inquire about obtaining evidence for his divorce case by tape-recording his wife's telephone calls to third pa...

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Divorce, Missouri Style

Below, you'll find answers to some common questions about getting a divorce in Missouri. For more information on Missouri family law, see our Missouri...

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Michigan Divorce FAQs

If you're getting a divorce in Michigan, you'll need to know how the process works. You'll find answers to commonly asked questions about divorce in M...

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Toppling 12 Myths of Divorce in Minnesota

Because divorce affects so many people, you’re likely to hear stories from divorcees about what should happen in your case. It’s best not to tak...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Kentucky

This article explains the general rules and procedures to get a divorce in Kentucky. Grounds for Divorce In Kentucky, either spouse may file for div...

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Maine Divorce FAQs

Where do I File for Divorce in Maine? Divorcing spouses may file a complaint for divorce in the Maine Superior Court or in the Maine District Court. ...

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Maryland Separation Agreement FAQs

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The Master System

If you have a case in Maryland dealing with divorce, custody/visitation, child support or alimony, you will likely appear before a master first rather...

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Maryland Divorce FAQs

Content written by Meiselman & Helfant, LLC For more information: www.meiselmanandhelfant.com

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