What is a prayer in a divorce petition?
What is a prayer in a divorce petition?
prayer. n. the specific request for judgment, relief and/or damages at the conclusion of a complaint or petition.
What is included in a divorce petition?
The petition includes important information regarding the marriage. It names the husband, wife and any children and states if there is any separate property or community property, child custody, and child or spousal support. The petition (or the divorce papers) must be served on the other spouse.
Does it matter who is the petitioner in a divorce?
The spouse who files for divorce (the petitioner) also pays the court fees. Commonly, the petitioner is the spouse with the higher income and so can afford the fees more easily. Being the person who filed for divorce, the petitioner is often more keen to pay the fees to help the divorce go through uninterrupted.
What can I ask for in a divorce settlement?
Considerations to Make About What to Ask for in a Divorce SettlementMarital Home. Life Insurance and Health Insurance Policies. Division of Debt. Private School Tuition and College Tuition. Family Heirlooms and Jewelry. Parenting Time. Retirement Funds.
