What Is An Annulment And Do You Need One?
Annulment is a legal proceeding by which a marriage is declared invalid. It differs from a divorce in that it declares that the marriage never existed, as opposed to dissolving a marriage. There are two types of annulment, civil and religious. A civil annulment occurs through a petition with the court of your jurisdiction. A […]
The Who, What, When And How Of Alimony
Alimony or Maintenance is still a valid element in divorce proceedings today. It is a method of putting the divorcing couples on an equal footing financially and can be considered in an overall property settlement agreement. The availability of alimony is dictated by state statute. In a marriage where both spouses’ earnings are approximately equal […]
Free Divorce Forms
Anyone faced with the issue of divorce may also be struggling with financial hardship as well. Many people struggle to afford the legal fees associated with the divorce process. One method of attempting to cut the costs of the divorce process is to seek free divorce forms. Let’s take a look at what kind of […]
Florida Divorce 101
Here’s a beginner’s lowdown on all issues related to a Florida divorce. Florida is a fully “No-Fault” divorce state. The legal or official term for a divorce in Florida is “dissolution.” Residency requires that either spouse be a resident of Florida or a member of the armed forces stationed in Florida. You have to be […]
The Significance Of Divorce Papers
Divorce laws in the U.S. vary from state-to-state and so do the nature of divorce papers necessary to file for a divorce. You will have to be careful in selecting the right divorce papers for your case; particularly if it is a no-contest divorce, and you plan to pursue proceedings on your own without using […]
Types Of Divorce
A divorce is an arrangement to end a marriage. It has been around as an instrument for the final termination of a matrimonial arrangement since antiquity. Over the ages and across societies, various types of divorce have evolved. There are basically two types of divorce—At-Fault divorce and No-Fault divorce. Other divorce types have grown out […]
Things To Know About A Texas Divorce
There are certain prerequisites to a Texas divorce—as far as residency is concerned—one of the spouses has to be a resident of Texas for a continuous period of six months prior to filing for divorce. A Texas divorce can be either fault or no-fault. You can also seek a divorce based on separation for at […]
How To Benefit From Online Divorce Forms
An online divorce is a relatively quicker and definitely cheaper alternative to visiting your attorney, spending hours over your case with the attorney, and paying your attorney a big fat fee. An online divorce is an easy and popular way to quickly get a divorce. It’s popular because the process is easy, particularly for no-contest […]