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General Divorce Questions
FAQs
What is a ‘divorce’?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
When my spouse and I separate who pays the expenses prior to the divorce?
Can I get divorced before we finalize all the details?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
Can I evict my husband from our home during the divorce proceedings?
Can one spouse get a divorce just because s/he is tired of being married?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
When we were married my spouse had not gotten a divorce from his former wife. I understand this is bigamy. Can I get my marriage to him annulled?
What is a ‘fault’ divorce?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
What is a ‘no-fault’ divorce?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
When I got married, I moved into my wife's house. We are now getting divorced and I want to keep the house. Do I have any rights to it?
I live in a state that makes it hard to get a divorce, by requiring serious fault. What can I do?
What do I do if I believe my attorney is not adequately representing my interests?
May the provisions in a divorce be changed afterwards?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
I have to give a deposition in my divorce case. What is a deposition and what's going to happen?
Is there a requirement that I physically live apart from my husband while we are in the process of divorcing?
Do I need to have an attorney to get a divorce?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
I was married in miami, florida. I want to file for a divorce or annulment. Can if file anywhere in florida or do I have to return to miami?
Can my soon-to-be-ex-spouse and I share an attorney?
My divorce lawyer's firm has been doing legal work for my spouse's company. What can I do?
What is marital property?
My marriage has come to the point where it is no longer bearable. What are the grounds for divorce?
To save attorney fees, my ex and I used the same lawyer in our divorce. Did the lawyer commit legal malpractice by representing us both?
What is community property?
Can you raise a defense against fault grounds?
What is a ‘separation’?
What is separate (non-marital) property?
What happens when both paties are "at-fault" in a divorce?
What is a ‘legal separation?’
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
How long will it take me to get a divorce?
What are the advantages to a legal separation?
What is "equitable distribution?"
My lawyer tells me that I should get a separation agreement when I get divorced. What is it and what does it cover?
What is an ‘annulment’?
How can I figure equity in our home to buy my husband out of the house? Are sales expenses and commission taken into account?
Where do I file for divorce?
When might an annulment be granted?
I bought a car from a friend but did not register title into my name. How can I get title and protect my car from claims by my friend's spouse in their divorce?
My wife and I broke up last year. I didn't want to wait the year necessary to get a divorce in virginia. I was told that I could get a divorce overseas quickly so I obtained one in haiti. My wife says it isn't legal. Is she right?
What will happen to our health insurance for my dependent children and I after the divorce from their father?
Divorce Articles
FAQs
Effect of Divorce on Taxes
Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
When Should You Consider a Do-It-Yourself Divorce?
The Divorce Process: From Separation to Final Judgment
Dividing Up Property in a Divorce: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution
Effect of Premarital Agreements on Divorce
Effect of Divorce on Estate Planning and Wills
Ending a Marriage or Taking a Break
Common Law Marriages
Annulment
FAQs
What is an ‘annulment’?
When might an annulment be granted?
Bifurcation
FAQs
What is a ‘bifurcation’ of marital status?
Collaborative Law
FAQs
What is collaborative law?
Community Property
FAQs
I live in a community property state and divorced my spouse soon after he filed bankruptcy. Am I protected from the creditors?
What is community property?
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
Is a settlement from an accident incurred while married to my husband considered community property in the event of a divorce?
Debts
FAQs
I live in a community property state and divorced my spouse soon after he filed bankruptcy. Am I protected from the creditors?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
When my spouse and I separate who pays the expenses prior to the divorce?
Divorce Lawsuits
FAQs
What are the typical types of lawsuits?
Grounds For Divorce
FAQs
Can you raise a defense against fault grounds?
What happens when both paties are "at-fault" in a divorce?
What is the difference between a ‘fault’ and a ‘no fault’ divorce?
Can one spouse get a divorce just because s/he is tired of being married?
What is a ‘fault’ divorce?
I live in a state that makes it hard to get a divorce, by requiring serious fault. What can I do?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
My marriage has come to the point where it is no longer bearable. What are the grounds for divorce?
Legal Help
FAQs
Do I need to have an attorney to get a divorce?
Can my soon-to-be-ex-spouse and I share an attorney?
What do I do if I believe my attorney is not adequately representing my interests?
I have to give a deposition in my divorce case. What is a deposition and what's going to happen?
My divorce lawyer's firm has been doing legal work for my spouse's company. What can I do?
Life Insurance
FAQs
Divorce Decree Waiver Not Enough To Divest Ex’s Life Insurance Interest Under ERISA
My friend was a beneficiary on her ex-husband's life insurance policy. In trying to collect for funeral expenses, she was told her divorce released her automatically as a beneficiary. Why?
No-fault
FAQs
What is the difference between a ‘fault’ and a ‘no fault’ divorce?
What is a ‘no-fault’ divorce?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
Nuptial Agreements
FAQs
What are premarital agreements?
Are prenuptial agreements valid?
What should I do to have a valid premarital agreement?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
My stepmother gave up her right to an outright distribution of my father's 401k plan through a post nuptial agreement. The agreement as well as my father's will clearly state that she is to get 10% of the principal value of the plan per year while my brother and I receive the balance. My stepmom is now trying to void the post-nup because my father did not disclose a life insurance policy worth 100k. Does she have a leg to stand on?
Pension
FAQs
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
Property Distribution
FAQs
What is "equitable distribution?"
How can I figure equity in our home to buy my husband out of the house? Are sales expenses and commission taken into account?
I bought a car from a friend but did not register title into my name. How can I get title and protect my car from claims by my friend's spouse in their divorce?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
What is marital property?
What is community property?
What is separate (non-marital) property?
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
Retirement Plans
FAQs
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
Separation
FAQs
What is a ‘separation’?
What is a ‘legal separation?’
What are the advantages to a legal separation?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
Wills
FAQs
What is the effect of a divorce on a will?
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Texas Divorce Law, Lawyers & Attorneys
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Texas Divorce & Finances
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Texas Divorce Resources & Statutes
Illinois Divorce
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Illinois Divorce Law, Lawyers & Attorneys
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Illinois Divorce & Finances
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Illinois Divorce Laws & Resources
Pennsylvania Divorce
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Pennsylvania Divorce Law, Lawyers & Attorneys
Pennsylvania Divorce & Separation
Pennsylvania Divorce & Finances
Pennsylvania Child Custody & Pennsylvania Child Support
Pennsylvania Divorce Laws & Resources
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