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Use Friends and Family For Support

Friends and family mean well, but they just can't give you the advice you need. They are biased in your favor. They are most likely not divorce lawyers, and they don't or shouldn't have all the facts of your marriage. If you haven't discussed separation or divorce with your spouse

No Divorce But Need Custody Agreement

If you're not ready to divorce but need to resolve issues related to custody, child or spousal support, family court can be a good option. Family court is usually designed to be more user friendly than a supreme or superior court; a lot of people go there without a lawyer.

Breakdown of Marital Assets

Breakdown of marital assets during divorce

Can You File For Divorce Without A Lawyer

Can You File For Divorce Without A Lawyer

Why You Need Legal Advice

Why you need legal advice and the benefits of speaking with a board certified attorney

Is Therapy Right For You

Is Therapy right for you? Therapy can help you deal with the stress that comes along with divorce

Divorce Is Stressful

Divorce is stressful, don't be ashamed to ask for help!

ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE OF PERSON UNDER AGE 18

ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE OF PERSON UNDER AGE 18. (a) The court may grant an annulment of a marriage of a person 16 years of age or older but under 18 years

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND DEFENSES

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE AND DEFENSES On the petition of either party to a marriage, the court may grant a divorce without regard to fault if the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities

Picking Your Divorce Battles

Picking Your Court Battles Some divorces never use the courts, except to get the final judgement and decree signed. Some divorces have minimal involvement with the courts, maybe a temporary hearing

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