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No-Fault Divorce
Many states now permit "no-fault" divorces. No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse suing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at "fault."
Divorce agreement
A divorce agreement spells out the terms of the divorce and the relationship between the two spouses after the divorce. These agreements usually cover property division, child custody and child plans, debt division, spousal support, and any other relevant issues related to the divorce.
Alimony
A payment made by one spouse to another pending divorce or separation.
Annulment
The legal dissolution of a marriage. In an annulment, the marriage is treated as though it never existed.
Orders of Notice
Notice ordered by the court requiring the party who filed for divorce to ensure that the other party is served by a sheriff with copies of the "Petition for Divorce".
Contested Divorce
A divorce where the parties are unable or unwilling to come to a mutual agreement.
Temporary alimony
A type of alimony payment that is made to one spouse pending separation or divorce proceedings.
Absolute divorce
A divorce in which the marriage is completely dissolved and both parties become single.
Legal Separation
A court order arranging the terms (custody, support, etc.) under which a married couple will live separately. This addresses the same issues as divorce, but does not completely dissolve the marriage.
Residual Physical Custodial Rights
A custody agreement when one parent is awarded visitation by a pre-arranged schedule worked out between the parents or the courts.
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