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    • The process of divorce isn't that hard. It consists of initiation, the "provisional" or "intirim" period, and the final hearing and divorce decree. Here, the procedure is explained. For more information get your free sample chapter of --

  • Your Pocket Guide To Divorce


  • Debts And Property


    • One of the biggest areas of dispute in divorce is how to divide assets (property) and liabilities (debts). Here, we consider the different kinds of property, and the things you should think about when negotiating settlement.

  • Free Divorce Dictionary
    • There are terms that you'll hear while going through the divorce process. Some are in English, most have roots in Latin, and they all can be darn confusing if you don't know what they mean. Here's what you need to translate.

  • Your Children And Your Divorce
    • Divorce, as we all know, is hardest on kids. There is no way to change that fact, but parents can work together to ease their children's transition. Here, we discuss the different kinds of legal custody, and address other concerns you may have about your kids' post divorce care. Go to the link below for a free sample chapter of --

  • Your Pocket Guide To Child Custody


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    • Practicing law isn't all fun and games. In fact, it can be a first class pain in the neck. If it wasn't for the humor in it, I'd quit and become a belly dancer. I'll tell you why, and keep you supplied with stories and information about family law. I'll also do you all a big favor and stick to practicing law.

Modifying The Decree

Once the appeals process has run its course, or the time to appeal has passed, the divorce decree is final, and is set in stone in matters of property or debts between the parties. The court can modify it’s orders on these issues, only if one of the parties committed fraud that the other party couldn’t have discovered before the final hearing of the case.

Matters regarding the children of the marriage can be changed any time before the children are “emancipated” or old enough to be on their own. The court uses the “best interest of the child” standard in deciding whether circumstances are so different from the time the decree was entered, that it is necessary for the child to live with the other parent. Child support can also be changed if the income of one or both of the parents increases or decreases substantially.

“Parenting time” or visitation can also be changed if necessary. Examples of the need to change this provision would come up if one of the parents moved, or the child’s need for contact with one of the parents changes in an important way.

Sample Motion To Modify Divorce Decree

Your Pocket Divorce Guide

If you and your spouse don't have children, property or debts, or you are in agreement about the issues you do have, you may choose to get divorced without a lawyer's assistance.

Even if you do end up hiring counsel, you should understand the procedure of divorce so that you can participate fully in the management of your case. Your Pocket Divorce Guide will show you what you need to know to understand the divorce process. Go here to learn more and to claim your Free Sample Chapter

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