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Questions & Answers About Divorce
Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce
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Questions & Answers About Divorce
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Q. What is "marital property?"Ans: Marital property consists of all jointly-titled property as well as all other property, other than separate property, acquired by either or both of the parties from the date of the marriage through the time of the final separation.
Q. What are the reasons for a divorce?Ans: 1. The spouses have lived separate and apart for at least one year; or 2. The spouse has committed adultery; or 3. There was intolerable physical or mental cruelty.
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Q. Is it necessary to file for a divorce to get custody and visitation?Ans: No. When the issue is custody and/or support, you can file a petition with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in the county where the child or children live.
Q. What are the different types of custody?Ans: 1. Sole custody. 2. Joint custody. 3. Shared custody. 4. Split custody.
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Q. What is spousal support?Ans: Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is money paid by one spouse to the other due to the payee spouse’s loss of the benefit of the payor spouse’s income due to the divorce. It is provided to lessen the financial impact of divorce on the party who is less financially independent
Q. Once the divorce is finalized, can I resume use of my former/maiden name?Ans: Yes, however a motion and an order must be filed with the court at the time the final decree is submitted for entry. The judge will endorse the order, thereby approving the resumption of your former/maiden name.
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Q. What happens at an uncontested divorce hearing?Ans: Questions are asked of you and a witness concerning the marriage and separation. Your attorney will attend and the hearing rarely runs over 15 minutes.
Q. What is "separate property?"Ans: Separate property is property owned by one party prior to the marriage, property acquired after the parties have separated, inherited property and/or gifts to one party from a third person.
Q. What is child custody and visitation?Ans: Child custody refers to which parent will have legal custody of the child(ren), i.e., with whom the children will live. Visitation refers to the non-custodial parent’s ability to spend time with the child(ren).
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Q. Would I be entitled to a portion of my spouse's retirement?Ans: Yes, especially if you have been married for more than 10 years and do not have a retirement plan for yourself.
Q. How much time does it take to get a divorce?Ans: The divorce certificate usually takes approximately 60-90 days for simple (uncontested) divorce claims and can take several years for contested (more complex) divorce claims.
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