How does custody of a child work in divorce?
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How does custody of a child work in divorce?
Generally in most states, both parents continue to have joint legal custody after divorce, meaning both parents have equal rights to make child-rearing decisions. However, courts may award sole legal custody to one parent under some rare circumstances.
What does contested divorce mean?
A contested divorce is just what it sounds like: one or both spouses contest (dispute) some aspect of their divorce. Therefore, the divorce proceedings take much longer to complete and typically involve greater stress and increased legal fees.
What happens if my spouse contests the divorce?
State and local rules may vary, but generally, if your spouse failed to respond to your divorce petition within 30 days, you may file a request to enter a default along with a proposed judgment. It may also be allowed when a spouse can’t be located for service. The court will set a hearing date and ask that you appear.
What do I do if my wife is not ready for divorce?
If she is not ready for a mutual consent divorce and its even not possible for you to continue anymore, then you can file a petition for Divorce in the Court and you will have to contest the same in the Court. There are two ways of getting a divorce in the Hindu Marriage Act.
How do I separate from my husband without divorce?
you can stay separately without divorce although your husband can file a case under section 9 of the hindu marriage act for restitution pf conjugal rights. Also in cases of less than one year of marriage for divorce due permissioneof the court is required.
Can separated couples live in the same house?
In a legal separation agreement, the California courts divide property (as if you got a divorce). The courts will split community property equally between both parties but will not touch money, assets, or debts incurred by either party after the date of separation. This is “separate property” that belongs to you alone.
