What is a clean break in a divorce?
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What is a clean break in a divorce?
A clean break means ending the financial ties between you and your ex as soon as reasonable after your divorce or dissolution. Where there is a clean break, there will be no spousal maintenance paid.
Can I get a clean break order before divorce?
To submit a clean break order to the court for approval, you must be at the Decree Nisi stage of the divorce process. Once the Judge issues the Decree Absolute the court order becomes legally binding. You can also apply for a clean break order after the decree absolute has been granted.
How do I get a clean break after a divorce?
A Clean Break Order is a type of Court Order that can be granted after a divorce. It cuts the financial ties between you and your ex, meaning you no longer have to provide him/her with financial support. It also means that neither of you can claim money from the other in the future.
Will I be happy after divorce?
While some may be happier after a divorce, research indicates most adults that divorce have lower levels of happiness and more psychological distress compared to married individuals. Divorce can bring up new conflicts between couples that cause more tension than when they were married.
