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9781570712241

How to File Your Own Divorce

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  • ISBN13:

    9781570712241

  • ISBN10:

    1570712247

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1997-10-01
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
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Summary

Step-by-step guide for filing for divorce in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with forms. Explains all aspects of divorce including property division, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony) and what to do when you can't find your spouse. Why spend thousands of dollars on an attorney when you can easily file for divorce yourself?

Table of Contents

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