9 Steps For Getting A Divorce Or Legal Separation By Logan-Thompson, P.C
Settle on a joint appeal or not. A joint request for separation implies that you and your spouse will file the Petition together. The benefit of a joint appeal is that the filing charge is shared and each spouse is in the know. If filed separately, the filing party pays the filing expense and the respondent (the spouse who is not documenting the Petition) does not know about the petition in its entirety. Record the summons and request a joint appeal with the Clerk of Circuit Court in the district where you reside. This recording of the request begins the activity and time span for when you can get a judgment of separation or legal divorce. Secure a temporary hearing on the off chance that you need it. A temporary hearing happens under the Family Court Commissioner and is intended to address the issues of child guardianship, child arrangement, utilization of the family home, cars or other individual property, bills, and upkeep or spousal help. Schedule a date and time for a pretri...