Legal Separation
There are many reasons some people may opt for a legal separation rather than a divorce. There could be religious reasons, tax and/or insurance reasons among other things. Though you will be separated,...
View ArticleA Divorce or Separation Petition
Being served with a petition and summons for a divorce or legal separation means that your spouse has requested the courts to end your marriage or registered domestic partnership. When making a request...
View ArticleStarting Spousal/Partner Support
Spousal/partner support is usually ordered by a judge to be given to one of the spouses/partners by the other in order to help them support themselves. There must be a court case to legally and...
View ArticleWhat is Child Support?
When a couple ends their marriage or registered domestic partnership, there are often children involved. Child support is a court-set amount of money that must be paid to one parent to help support the...
View ArticleGuardianship of the Person
Guardianship of the person is one of the two types of probate guardianships. This type of guardianship grants the same kind of responsibilities of a parent to a guardian who will be in charge of caring...
View ArticleStep One in Filing Your Divorce
I. When you are the one that has started the divorce action, you will be referred to as the petitioner. Complete the undermentioned forms to start the divorce process: -The Marriage Petition Form: is...
View ArticleStep Two in Filing Your Divorce
After you’ve filled out all the proper paperwork you need to go to the courthouse and file the forms with the court clerk. Overlooking your paperwork will be done by the court clerk before they file...
View ArticleWhat are Divorce Visitations?
In a divorce proceeding a visitation order is where the court will arrange for the parents to divide time between when the children are with each parent throughout the course of the year. During...
View ArticleMediation: The Right Choice for You?
Going to small claims court involves going infront of a judge and having the judge make the final verdict on your case. This process can be a lengthy and overwhelming one, not to mention costly and...
View ArticleYour Behaviour During Mediation
If you’ve chosen to go the route of mediation instead of to court in front of a judge, it still requires you to have a professional posture. Be respectful and listen intently to what the other party is...
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