If custody of a child or children is an issue, the most important documents are a journal or diary kept by a person showing their involvement with the child or children. Of course, if there is any Juvenile Court involvement, DHS involvement or other Court involvement, those documents could be critical.
For property and debt issues, [...]
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What kind of documents will be needed to put together what the court will need to decide all of the issues involved?
What is involved in starting the process for a divorce or dissolution?
The first step would be the filing of a properly executed petition with the appropriate court. The petition must be served on the other party, either by voluntary acceptance or by involuntary service. After that, except in extraordinary circumstances, the earliest the divorce can be finalized is 90 days after the service. This is assuming [...]
Does one have to go to court to obtain a divorce?
A court of law is the only way in which one can obtain a divorce or dissolution of marriage. The court has jurisdiction to resolve the issues involved in a divorce, including, but not limited to: custody and visitation rights, division of property and debts, spousal support, child support, restraining orders, etc..
Does one have to [...]