What Is A Legal Separation?

Other Separation and Divorce FAQs

• Q: How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
  A: At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical … More
• Q: What Is An Annulment?
  A: 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
• Q: What Exactly Does It Mean To Be Divorced?
  A: 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.  … More
• Q: What Is The Difference Between a "Fault" and a "No Fault" Divorce?
  A: 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
• Q: My Husband Said That He Will Not let Me Divorce Him
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How Do I File For Divorce?
  A: Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”).  Many states have … More
• Q: How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced?
  A: 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
• Q: My Husband And I Do Not Make Much Money And We Really Dont Own Anything Of Much Value – Is There A Simplified Way For Us To Get Divorced?
  A: 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