What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse. Just as getting married is a “legal” act so is a divorce.
Other Separation and Divorce FAQs
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What Is A Legal Separation?
A Legal Separation is similar to a divorce in that the issues relating to child custody, child support, visitation, alimony or spousal support, the division of … more -
What Is An Annulment?
An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. … more -
What Is The Difference Between A "fault" And "no Fault" Divorce?
A “no fault” divorce is one where the spouse filing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces … more -
My Husband Said That He Will "not Allow" Me To Get Divorced From Him. Can He Legally Stop The Divorce?
In a no fault divorce state there is nothing that your husband can do to legally prevent you from filing for and obtaining a divorce decree from the court. However, a … more -
How Do I File For Divorce?
Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”). Many states have … more -
How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced?
This is really a two-part question. Most states require a certain period of time to pass between the filing of the initial paperwork and the issuance of a … more -
My Husband And I Do Not Make Much Money And We Really Don’t Own Anything Of Much Value – Is There A Simplified Way For Us To Get Divorced?
It depends. Some states offer a simplified version of divorce that may be available to you. In the states that do, it is usually required that you and your … more
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