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Uncontested or Contested Divorce . . . What Should I Do?

One of the first questions you need to answer when preparing to file a divorce is what kind of divorce you want to file - contested or uncontested. Read further to figure out the difference and to help you decide what is best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce & Legal Separation

Here are answers to some common questions relating to divorce and legal separation that we come across.

Divorce and Custody Information: Summary of Terms and Issues

This article provides a general summary of divorce terms and legal issues such as alimony, property division, child custody and domestic support obligations. You are advised to consult with your attorney to review how these legal issues apply to your specific facts and circumstances.

Annulment Law in Utah

This article provides a summary of Utah law regarding annulment of marriage. The article reviews the legal grounds needed to obtain an annulment as well as the effect of an order of annulment.

Was the mother fired or did she quit and Father’s child support obligation

Was the Mother fired or terminated from her job and Father's child support obligation

TELEPHONE HARASSMENT AND STALKING LAWS

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides protection from harassment and stalking

Did You Know? New Jersey Can Permanently Seize Your Firearm Without a Conviction

New Jersey can permanently seize your firearms without a conviction. Once a firearm has been seized by law enforcement (required during a domestic disturbance call), the prosecutor can then begin a forfeiture action.

FAULT GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

There are several alternative "fault" grounds in divorce which are available to pursue in case where irretrievable breakdown is not going to work.

CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING CUSTODY AWARDS

The Court uses many different considerations in determining what custody award is in the best interest of a child and the law is basically well settled.

BASIC ISSUES IN DETERMINING PATERNITY

Before DNA testing can take place the Court has to first establish jurisdiction over a possible father in order to justify opening a paternity case and ordering him to submit to blood or genetic marker testing.

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