Frequently Asked Questions: Can spouses legally change their names during a divorce? What is a “separate property”? How does a court divide property and debts? What if a spouse has misbehaved during the marriage? What happens if my spouse does not respond to the petition for dissolution? How is a Parenting Plan determined? How is child support determined? What role does domestic violence play in divorce? What is collaborative law?
What does a Court need to do in a divorce?
Is there a waiting period before a divorce can be final?
What is a “separate property”?
Separate property means possessions or real estate that was owned before the marriage, or that was received during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or that was purchased with separate property, and not commingled with community property.
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