Anti Harassment Protection Order
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving forward. There are several different types of protection and restraining orders, including Restraining Order, Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order and Anti-Harassment Protection Order. Anti Harassment Protection Order: Sometimes people need a protection order from unlawful harassment which means a knowing a
Protection and Restraining Orders
Family law litigation often involves the need for protection of property or from the other party, or restraints to govern behavior moving forward. There are several different types of protection and restraining orders, including Restraining Order, Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order and Anti-HarassmentProtection Order. Restraining Order: Many divorce cases involve the use of restraints, whether it be personal or financial restraints. Persona
Child Support
Child custody and child support can be contentious aspects of a divorce with children. Parents should be concerned for the wellbeing and security of their children. This includes being able to provide for their basic needs. The Court will determine which parent should pay child support and will calculate how much the parent should pay. The amount of child support the parent will pay is determined by consideration of a few factors. The factors for consideration may include eac
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (also called alimony or spousal support) can be ordered when one spouse has a real need and the other spouse has the ability to pay. Spousal maintenance can be awarded as part of temporary relief, prior to trial or the finalization of your case. The Court will consider the following factors when considering whether to award maintenance: · Length of the marriage; · Education level of the parties; · Employment histories of the parties
90-Day Waiting Period & Temporary Relief
After filing a Petition for divorce, a 90-day waiting period must elapse before final divorce orders can be entered. The 90-day period starts from when the Petition is filed with the Court or when Service has occurred; whichever occurs last. Your divorce will not be automatically finalized after the 90-day period has ended. To finalize the divorce the parties will need to come to an agreement and sign papers, or a default must be entered, or a trial must take place where the
Parenting Plan
In a divorce with minor children, both spouses need to consider the importance of creating a parenting plan. A parenting plan will determine how much time each spouse spends with the children. A parenting plan will also determine who has primary custody, where the children live, and where the children spend the holidays. The plan can set forth who is responsible for transportation and other major decisions. A parenting plan, once signed by the court, will determine how the pa
Divorce: A Few Basics
The Petition: A divorce action is started by filing a Summons and Petition for divorce with the Court and serving copies on the other party (spouse). Filing a Petition requests that the Court dissolve the marriage, divide the property and debts, or additionally establish a parenting plan and support as necessary. This first step is necessary for the Court to grant you a divorce. Final Divorce Order (Dissolution Decree): The final divorce order is the final document granting a
