Process of a Divorce |
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Attorney prepares petition for Dissolution, Financial Affidavit,
Interrogatories and Request for Documents.  Case is filed and documents are served to your spouse.
If parties do not reach an agreement, a Temporary Relief Hearing is
set in front of the Judge, who rules on temporary issues. Temporary Mediation
If the parties reach an agreement at
Temporary Mediation, a written agreement is executed by you and your spouse and it's approved by the Judge. Non-Jury Trial/Final Hearing before the Judge and Judge rules on the issues.
15-minute uncontested
Final Hearing before the Judge. Spouse's answer to Petition for Dissolution due within 20 days of service.
Mandatory disclosure and responses to Request for Documents and Interrogatories due within 45 days of service.  Depositions of spouse and you. Complete and additional discovery necessary.
If the parties cannot reach a final settlement,
the parties attend a Pre-Trial Conference, outlining for the Judge the outstanding issues of the case and set Trial/Final Hearing date. File Motion to Set for Non-Jury Trial
Final Mediation
Final Judgement of Dissolution of Marriage is prepared
and entered by the Judge. If the parties reach a final settlement,
a written agreement is signed by you and your spouse to be presented to the Judge. |
