In Divorce Law
What is Divorce Law?
If you're considering filing for divorce, you're not alone. In America, over 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and around 43 percent of all marital unions ultimately are disolved. And, unfortunately, the estimated length of a divorce proceeding is one year long, so it's not only a painful and difficult decision, but one that is often protracted. Divorce law is a state law issue, so the rules vary from state to state, though most states have several factors in common. For more information on the main topics of divorce law, please select a QuizLaw topic below . . .
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Planning a Divorce
- What are my legal options?
- Should I consult an attorney?
- What Should I Know Before I Break the News?
- What are some other matters to consider before asking for a divorce?
- What is legal separation?
- Should I date while my divorce is still pending?
- Where can I file for divorce?
- Who should file for divorce?
- How much will my divorce cost?
- Grounds for Divorce
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Dividing Marital Property
- How will a divorce court divide the marital property?
- What is a community property state?
- What is equitable division?
- How is property divided equitably?
- Once the division is set, how is it allocated?
- Will our debts be divided?
- I’m a professional. Is my degree or license subject to division?
- Who will get the house?
- Can I change my property settlement?
- What happens to property acquired after the marriage?
- What happens to property acquired while living together?
- What counts as separate property?
- What if my separate property is intermingled with the marital property?
- Can I transfer property to a friend or relative to keep it from my spouse?
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Child Custody
- What is Child Custody?
- What are the types of custody?
- How does a court decide which parent gets custody?
- Does the mother have an advantage in child custody?
- Does the primary caretaker have an advantage in custody determinations?
- How much consideration do courts give the child’s preference?
- Will a parent’s sexual orientation factor into custody decisions?
- If my spouse committed adultery, will it factor into the custody decision?
- What is joint custody?
- What is a parenting plan?
- What is split custody?
- Can I modify my custody arrangement?
- Can I leave the state with my child?
- Do step-parents have custody rights?
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Child Support
- What is child support?
- How is a parent’s income determined?
- When will a court overlook the child support guidelines?
- How does child support and visitation interrelate?
- When does child support end?
- Who is responsible for college?
- Can I modify my child support?
- Do stepparents have to pay child support?
- What happens if a parent refuses to pay child support?
- What are the child support guidelines?
- Visitation
- Premarital Agreements
- Alimony
- Alternative Options