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Nine steps to reconciliate/ seperate/ divorce

Below are the nine steps we apply to help parents reconcile/ separate or divorce. We always encourage the road to reconciliation, in the best interest of your child(ren).

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Process of married, separating parents.

  1. Filing the Petition for Divorce
    The first step is to file a petition for divorce with the court. The petitioner (spouse
    initiating the divorce) will need to provide the grounds for the divorce and any
    requests for spousal support, child custody, and property division.
  2. Serving the Petition
    Once the petition is filed, the respondent (other spouse) must be formally served with
    the petition and given an opportunity to respond.
  3. Response to the petition
    The respondent has a limited amount of time to respond to the petition. They can
    either agree to the terms of the divorce or contest them.
  4. Temporary Orders
    If there are disputes over child custody, support, or property, the court may issue
    temporary orders to govern these matters until the final divorce decree is issued.
  5. Discovery
    Both spouses will need to disclose all assets, debts, and income. This process is
    known as ‘discovery’ and is designed to ensure that both parties have a complete
    understanding of the financial situation.
  6. Negotiation and Mediation
    Once both parties have a full understanding of the financial situation, they will
    engage in negotiation and mediation to try to settle any outstanding issues.
  7. Trial
    If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case will go to trial. Both parties
    will present their case, and the judge will make a final decision on any remaining
    issues.
  8. Divorce Decree
    Once all issues have been resolved, the judge will issue a divorce decree. This
    document finalizes the divorce and sets forth the terms of the property division, child
    custody, and support.
  9. Appeals
    Either party may choose to appeal the divorce decree if they believe the judge made
    a legal error.

It’s worth noting that divorce proceedings can vary depending on the
jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case.

As initially mentioned, we always encourage the road to reconciliation, in the best interest of your child(ren).

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