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You might know that you are ready for a divorce, but you might not be sure what type of divorce will best fit your situation. Here are the basics of the different types of divorce in Hackensack, NJ. Explore this PPT to know more.
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What kind of Divorceis Right for Your Situation You might know that you are ready for a divorce, but you might not be sure what type of divorce will best fit your situation. Here are the basics of the different types of divorce in Hackensack, NJ:
Contested Divorce • This is a divorce in which the Spouses disagree on settlement terms. • Property distribution, Child custody, or other areas may be in dispute. • One Spouse will file a complaint, and the other spouse will have to answer within 30 days. • Contested divorces often involve multiple hearings and a possible trial. • When a spouse disagrees with a judge’s decision, they’ll have 30 days to request changes or 42 days to file an appeal.
Uncontested Divorce • Both Spouses agree to the Divorce. • Uncontested Divorce option is more costly than a contested divorce. • Spouses must agree on property distribution, child custody, and other factors. • In an uncontested divorce, both partners/spouses could use tha same lawyer. • Atleast one of the spouses must have been a resident of Hackensack, NJ for atleast SIX months before filing.
Annulment • An annulment essentially makes it as if you were unmarried. • The only grounds for annulment in Hackensack, NJ are a spouse entering the marriage fraudently, a spouse being underage to marriage under coercion, a relationship being abusive, a spouse not having the mental capacity to agree to marriage, or a spouse being married to another person at the time of the marriage. • The temerity of paternity can allow parents to retain relationships with children even when marriages are annulled.
Legal Separation • A Legal separation allows a couple to separate but still remain married. • A Legal separation can provide separate residences but still allow a couple to maintain certain marital assets such as shared insurance policies. • This can be beneficial for spouses who are still hoping for reconciliation. • Neither spouse can remarry during a legal seperation • Courts may need to decide child custody or property division issues in legal separations.
Questions to Consider before Filing a Divorce • How long were you married? • Do you have children? • Do you jointly own any property with your spouse? • Do you jointly share any assets or debts? • Is there a significant disparity in your incomes? • Does your reason for divorce relate to infidelity? • Is there a history of domestic violence?
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