May, 2008

Original Petition for Divorce

The original petition for divorce (known as a letter of complaint in some states), is the document that initiates the divorce process when filed with the court clerk. In starting the divorce, the original petition for divorce requests that the court grant the termination of marriage and will list the relief that each of the… Read Full Post

Divorce Decree

The final decree of divorce is one of the last things that happens in the divorce process. It is the court’s formal order that grants the termination of marriage. The signing and dating of the divorce decree by the judge and court clerk may also confirm a judgment in the case.
The five aspects usually covered… Read Full Post

Separation Agreements

A separation agreement is known as a marital separation agreement, property settlement agreement, pendente lite order, or just MSA for short. Its primary function is to define the terms of legal separation for both parties. The main guidelines include child support, child visitation, alimony, and child custody.
It is very important to take your time and… Read Full Post