Grounds for Divorce
A divorce is a judicial decree by which a valid marriage is dissolved. From a legal standpoint,
the divorce process will divide the couple’s assets and debts; determine the future care and
custody of their children; and give each person the legal right to marry someone else.
Every state has some form of "no-fault divorce," but the laws vary a great deal from state to
state. Generally, a divorce will be granted if one spouse states that the marriage has irretrievably
broken down or the couple has irreconcilable differences. (Other residency and filing
requirements must also be met.) This is different from the past, when only "fault divorces"
were available. In a fault divorce, one spouse must allege a martial wrong like adultery or abuse
in order to receive a divorce.
Take a look at the following links, Divorce: How the Process Begins and Divorce FAQs to get
some additional information on things to think about when you are considering a divorce.
Resolving Issues During Divorce
Before a divorce may be granted, five basic issues typically must be resolved.
• Alimony/spousal support
If the spouses can reach agreement on these issues, then the divorce is uncontested. If,
however, the spouses cannot agree, the divorce is contested. The spouses may go to trial to
resolve the issues. This usually means that a family court judge will make the final decisions.
Alternatives to going to court include mediation, arbitration and collaborative divorce.
trained mediator to reach agreement on contested issues.
Making the decision to end a marriage is difficult. As challenging as it sounds, it is in your best
interest to approach the divorce process from a rational, businesslike perspective. Working with
the Law Offices of Bruce E. Bergman will help you get through the process successfully and
begin your new life.
A divorce is a judicial decree by which a valid marriage is dissolved. From a legal standpoint,
the divorce process will divide the couple’s assets and debts; determine the future care and
custody of their children; and give each person the legal right to marry someone else.
Every state has some form of "no-fault divorce," but the laws vary a great deal from state to
state. Generally, a divorce will be granted if one spouse states that the marriage has irretrievably
broken down or the couple has irreconcilable differences. (Other residency and filing
requirements must also be met.) This is different from the past, when only "fault divorces"
were available. In a fault divorce, one spouse must allege a martial wrong like adultery or abuse
in order to receive a divorce.
Take a look at the following links, Divorce: How the Process Begins and Divorce FAQs to get
some additional information on things to think about when you are considering a divorce.
Resolving Issues During Divorce
Before a divorce may be granted, five basic issues typically must be resolved.
• Alimony/spousal support
If the spouses can reach agreement on these issues, then the divorce is uncontested. If,
however, the spouses cannot agree, the divorce is contested. The spouses may go to trial to
resolve the issues. This usually means that a family court judge will make the final decisions.
Alternatives to going to court include mediation, arbitration and collaborative divorce.
- Mediation - an alternative to litigation that can be less expensive and less stressful for
trained mediator to reach agreement on contested issues.
- Arbitration - more like court than mediation, but it can still be quicker and less
expensive. Instead of using a judge to decide the outcome, the parties agree to use an
arbitrator. Each spouse will have a separate attorney who will represent each spouse’s
interests. - Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative law is a relatively new divorce process that
requires an up-front commitment to resolving disputes by negotiation, compromise and
agreement. If either side decides to go to court, both attorneys are disqualified from
representing their clients in the courtroom. The spouses find new attorneys and go to
court.
Making the decision to end a marriage is difficult. As challenging as it sounds, it is in your best
interest to approach the divorce process from a rational, businesslike perspective. Working with
the Law Offices of Bruce E. Bergman will help you get through the process successfully and
begin your new life.
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