Ariel Brownell Lee, Esq., CFLS

A judgment of divorce terminates your marriage. It will also allow you to divide your property, provide for the support of the other party and your children.

This process will allow the parties to divide their property, provide for the support of the other party and your children. Neither party may remarry until they file for Divorce.

This is available if the parties meet certain requirements and the marriage is void or voidable. Discuss your specific case with your attorney.

This is available to parties who are parents, but never married. Discuss your specific case with your attorney.

This is the time that you spend with your children. If you and the other party cannot agree on the timeshare schedule for the children, then the court will make the decision based upon the best interests of the children. The timeshare schedule may differ based upon the age of the children and their needs.

If you and the other party cannot resolve a custody or visitation dispute you may be required to attend a mediation session with a family court services mediator. Your attorney may not be allowed to attend the mediation with you but you can meet with your attorney ahead of time to prepare for the mediation.

Each case is different and will involve division of the community property assets and debts acquired by the parties during the marriage. Some property obtained by a party during marriage may be their separate property. Your attorney will have to advise you based upon the specific facts of your case.

If the other party is threatening or harassing you, the court may make an Order to protect you from certain types of contact. Discuss your specific case with your attorney.