Using Self-Help Law Books | p. vii |
Introduction | p. xi |
Marriage "Ins and Outs" | p. 1 |
Marriage | |
Divorce | |
Annulment | |
Legal Separation | |
Do You Really Want a Divorce? | |
The Legal System | p. 17 |
Theory vs. Reality | |
Divorce Law and Procedure | |
Legal Research | |
Lawyers | p. 27 |
Do You Want a Lawyer? | |
Selecting a Lawyer | |
Working with a Lawyer | |
Types of Divorce Procedures | p. 37 |
No-Fault or Traditional Divorce | |
Consent Divorce | |
Uncontested Divorce | |
Contested Divorce | |
Evaluating Your Situation | p. 41 |
Your Spouse | |
Gathering Information | |
Property and Debts | |
Alimony | |
Child Support | |
Child Custody and Visitation | |
Tax Considerations | |
Filing for Divorce | p. 55 |
Legal Forms | |
The Complaint or Petition | |
Supporting Documents | |
Marital Settlement Agreement | |
Negotiating | |
Filing with the Clerk | |
Collecting Information About Your Spouse | |
Emergency Procedures | p. 81 |
Protecting Yourself | |
Protecting Your Children | |
Protecting Your Property | |
Temporary Alimony, Child Support, and Custody | |
Notifying Your Spouse | p. 87 |
Notice of Filing the Complaint | |
Other Notices | |
When You Can't Find Your Spouse | |
How Your Spouse Responds | |
Answering a Complaint for Divorce | p. 95 |
Contested Divorce | p. 99 |
Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce | |
Property and Debts | |
Alimony | |
Child Support | |
Child Custody and Visitation | |
The Court Hearing | p. 109 |
Preparation | |
Witnesses | |
Courtroom Manners | |
Your Hearing Presentation | |
The Judgment or Decree | |
The Future | |
State Law Information | p. 123 |
Forms | p. 177 |
Sample Case with Completed Forms | p. 205 |
Glossary of Terms | p. 231 |
Index | p. 235 |
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