What happens when you contest a divorce?
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What happens when you contest a divorce?
What Is a Contested Divorce? In a contested divorce, the spouses are unable to come to an agreement on issues such as child custody and the division of marital assets. In such situations, the litigation process takes longer to conclude and often involves increased legal fees.
What happens if one party doesn’t sign divorce papers?
You and your divorce attorney will simply have to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the courts. This can be done without a spouse’s signature. After filing, the paperwork will be served to your spouse by a process server. Your spouse will then have 20 days to file a response with the court.
Should I get a dog after divorce?
Getting into a new routine can be surprisingly difficult, however, especially if you don’t have children or if you’re not working. Like it or not, getting a pet after a breakup will get you into a new routine, and more likely than not, that routine will be a healthier, happier one.
Who gets the cat in a divorce?
Possession is nine tenths of the law The person who is living with the cat during divorce proceedings is more likely to be viewed as the primary caretaker by a judge. Don’t even consider “stealing” your cat back from your spouse so she can stay with you.
