After Divorce

Getting a final judgment of divorce means that you are no longer legally married. It doesn't necessarily mean that you and your spouse no longer have any legal obligations to each other--if your marital settlement agreement or judgment says that one of you must pay support to the other, or that you're going to continue owning property together for a certain period of time, then you must comply with those terms. And of course, if you have children you will continue to coparent according to the terms of your settlement or judgment. In all other respects, you're free to do as you please, including remarrying.

However, there are quite a few details that you will need to take care of after your divorce is final. It's really important to handle these post-divorce tasks, so that you don't end up in some kind of fix because you didn't change your marital status or a beneficiary designation on some important paperwork. Here are some articles about the things you need to be sure to do once your divorce is completed.

Contesting a Divorce and Other Post-Divorce Motions

Post-Decree Motions

What is a post-decree motion?" "Post-decree motions" are filed when a divorced (or legally separated) couple engages in "post-decree litigation," which basically means a couple is fighting about issues after the final divorce decree, and they're headed back to court to resolve them.
How to Appeal Your Divorce

You probably can appeal your divorce—but should you? Appealing your divorce will be successful in only a few situations.

Practical Steps to Take After Divorce

How to Revise Your Estate Plan After a Divorce

If your will, living trust, or other estate planning documents still name your ex-spouse, you’ll likely want to start anew.
Changing Your Name—Or Your Child's—After Divorce

Find out whether you can change your or your child's name as part of your divorce.
Can you Afford to Keep the Family Home After Divorce?

There are many important factors to consider before you decide to keep the family home.

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Understanding Your Divorce Decree

Are Divorce Records Public?

You’ve revealed a lot of personal information in your divorce papers—how much of it is available to the public? Find out more about divorce records and how you can keep details of your personal life private.

Coping and Moving on After Divorce

Anxiety, Depression and Divorce

Dealing with Anxiety as you Navigate through Your Divorce
How to Start Over After Divorce: 4 Ways to Rebuild Your Life

Moving on after divorce might seem like a monumental challenge. But with expert advice, it's possible to shore up your finances, practice healthy co-parenting, and nurture old and new relationships while taking care of your emotional self.
Top 20 Secrets to Building a Great Marriage

Many couples could avoid divorce if they got some good advice (and remembered it) when their marriage started having serious trouble. Here are some tips that should benefit most couples.
The 5 Stages of Divorce Grief

Grieving the loss of a spouse after a divorce is normal. In fact, divorce is sometimes called a "social death." Learn about the 5 stages of divorce grief and how to know when to get help to work through them

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