Divorce

Divorce, also known as the dissolution of marriage, is the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of the bonds of matrimony between the parties (unlike an annulment which declares the marriage null and void). Divorce in the United States requires the sanction of the court or other authority in a legal process. The legal process may also include other issues of spousal support, child support, child custody, distribution of property and division of debt.

There are many different types of divorces. Here are some of the different types of divorces. The No-fault divorce requires no allegation or proof of fault of either party. The At-fault divorce requires proof by one party that the other party had committed an act incompatible to the marriage. An Uncontested divorce is where the two parties can come to an agreement about the property, children, and support issues and present the court with a fair and equitable agreement. A collaborated divorce is a method where the parties negotiate an agreed resolution and are empowered to make their own decisions based on their own needs and interests but with complete information and full professional support.

Dealing with a divorce, child custody, child support, and all of the issues that can arise in a divorce can be an extremely stressful time. If you are considering a divorce call our office to make an appointment to go over what would work best for your situation, to protect yourself during this difficult time.