Step 1: Identification The first step is to figure out what the assets and debts are and their values. This may be harder than it sounds. The discovery process (Interrogatories and Depositions) as well as subpoenas can aid this process. Many times, appraisals of real property, jewelry, and/or businesses will be necessary. Items that will
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What is the Contested Divorce Process
Step 1: Hire a lawyer. Your lawyer will draft a Complaint for Divorce, Notice of Injunction, and Summons. If applicable, they may also draft and file: Proposed Temporary Parenting Plan, Motion for Temporary Alimony/Child Support, Motion for Attorneys Fees, or any other applicable restraining orders or injunctions. Step 2: You meet with your lawyer, review
Read MoreWhat is the Agreed Divorce Process in Tennessee?
Step 1: Talk to your spouse about the possibility of divorce and whether an agreement can be reached on asset & debt allocation and co- parenting. Step 2: A Lawyer drafts your financial settlement agreement called a Marital Dissolution Agreement, a Parenting Plan (with accompanying Child Support Worksheet), Final Decree (the actual document that the
Read MoreWhat is a Contested Divorce?
Contested divorce occur under a variety of circumstances, such as: one spouse wants a divorce and the other does not; the spouses cannot agree on division of assets and debts or co-parenting of the children; one spouse is not willing to proceed without a lawyer; one spouse is not willing to voluntarily sign paperwork; a
Read MoreWhat is an Agreed or Uncontested Divorce?
Agreed Divorces are what they sound like. Both parties want and agree to getting a divorce. Both parties agree to participate and cooperate in the process. Most importantly, both parties have discussed and are able to agree on the terms of settlement. These terms include division of all assets and debts (real property, loans, vehicles,
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