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Illinois General Divorce Information FAQ's

Here are some common questions and answers about divorce in Illinois

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Grounds for Annulment in Kansas

Most people who decide to end their marriages get a divorce. For some couples, however, annulment may also be an option. Unlike a divorce, which disso...

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Illinois Annulment FAQs

1. What is annulment? Annulment (declaration of invalidity) is a legal proceeding to declare a purported marriage invalid. When a marriage is annulle...

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Illinois Grounds for Divorce FAQs

What are the Grounds for Divorce in Illinois? The old concept that only an “innocent” spouse may file for divorce has been abandoned in Illinois...

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Post-Decree Issues

  By Debra J. Braselton Modification of judgment Whether the issues in your divorce are settled by you and your spouse or are decided by a judge,...

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Overview of the Divorce Process

Starting a Divorce You must be domiciled in Colorado for 90 days prior to filing a Colorado divorce action.

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Annulment in Georgia FAQs

What is an annulment? An annulment is a court order, which declares that a marriage never existed. Annulments are rare and only granted in unusual c...

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Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

An uncontested divorce is one where both the husband and wife can agree on how to divide all of their assets and their debts, and if they have childre...

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Illinois Divorce FAQs

Over time, some states have adopted no-fault divorce statutes, which allow either spouse to petition for divorce based on irreconcilable differences. ...

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Divorce and Annulment

What are the grounds for divorce annulment in Florida? Dissolution of marriage is a legal act of terminating the marriage through the courts common...

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Low-Cost Options for Divorcing Couples in Florida

In Florida, as in other states, the cost of litigating a divorce can be quite high. Many couples hope to avoid any unnecessary expense, especially at ...

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No Fault Divorce: Does Adultery Matter in a Florida divorce?

Florida is a "no fault" divorce state. This means that either party may seek a divorce without proving any reason for it other than the spouses don'...

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Summary Dissolution in California

  In California, a summary dissolution is a simple way to get a divorce, providing the possibility of avoiding a trial in court. However, not every ...

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California Dissolution of Marriage FAQs

California was the first state to implement the "no-fault divorce" concept. This means neither spouse has to accuse the other of marital misconduct; i...

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The Divorce Process

Introduction The goal of the legal process of divorce is to end the marriage and decide such issues as child custody, visitation, child support, alim...

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Enforcement/Contempt FAQ's

1. My ex-spouse is not complying with the terms of our divorce decree. What can I do to enforce the decree?

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Divorce in Virginia FAQs

If Virginia a Fault or No-Fault State? Virginia is a “fault” state, which means it’s among a handful of U.S. states that still allow fault div...

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Virginia Divorce Law

Divorce, custody, child support and alimony are matters of state law. In a divorce, issues of property division, child support, child custody, and ali...

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Georgia Divorce FAQ

Here are some helpful FAQs about Georgia divorce laws. Do I need to live in Georgia to get a divorce here? Yes, one spouse must be living in Georgia...

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Georgia Prenuptial Agreement FAQ

What is a prenuptial agreement and why do couples get them? A prenuptial agreement (also known as an “antenuptial agreement" or a "premarital agre...

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Georgia Family Court Trials and Hearings FAQ

Below, you'll find answers to some common questions about trials, hearings, and procedural rules in Georgia family law cases, such as divorces or chil...

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Violation of Custody and Vistiation Orders in Georgia

Custody and visitation orders in Georgia are based on the best interests of the children involved. Parents can agree on how to share custody and v...

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