Can I file for divorce if my spouse already filed?

Can I file for divorce if my spouse already filed?

Usually, the person who filed the second case will ask the judge to dismiss it, and the divorce will proceed in one court only. Usually when two spouses file for divorce in two different counties or states, the spouse who files first can succeed in having the other spouse’s case dismissed.

What happens if I contest a divorce?

A contested divorce, as the name implies, is the exact opposite of an uncontested divorce. In this kind of divorce, spouses disagree about some or all of the issues raised. This often relates to the children, spousal support, and division of financial assets.

What should a divorce settlement agreement include?

What should I include in a divorce settlement agreement? Your divorce settlement agreement should cover everything that is important to you, including custody of your children, child support payments, alimony, and the separation of your property, such as your family home, vehicles, and other assets.

Do grounds for divorce affect financial settlement?

Granting a divorce does not determine parenting matters or resolve property settlement/maintenance disputes. This means that most of the time parties will have already resolved their financial settlement (or at least have filed an application for property settlement) by the time they can apply for divorce.

What should be included in a divorce settlement agreement?

A divorce settlement agreement is a legally-binding document* in which you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and can cover a full range of topics, including child support, spousal support, division of property, custody and visitation rights, and any other issues that are relevant to your situation.