Sorry to hear. I used Sam Baldwin. Been here a long time, knows the ins and outs of this county. Have to put a match under him sometimes if things aren't moving as fast as you hoped.
If it's amicable you don't need a lawyer. You can draw up your own separation agreement, have it notarized, then file the court papers after a year separation - costs a little over $100 instead of the $1000+ the lawyer will charge you.
There is also a new law on the books as of last October, no more required year separation. If things are not contested, divorce can happen quick now.
If it's amicable you don't need a lawyer. You can draw up your own separation agreement, have it notarized, then file the court papers after a year separation - costs a little over $100 instead of the $1000+ the lawyer will charge you.
Partially true. The "fast track" divorce can happen only if the parties involved have no minor children ....
It might not make sense but that's the requirement.that makes no sense, if everything is amicable ... and you have already sorted maintenance costs and visitation
Sorry to hear. I used Sam Baldwin. Been here a long time, knows the ins and outs of this county. Have to put a match under him sometimes if things aren't moving as fast as you hoped.
that makes no sense, if everything is amicable ... and you have already sorted maintenance costs and visitation
Partially true. The "fast track" divorce can happen only if the parties involved have no minor children and they must show a written settlement agreement that resolves all issues. This type of divorce is on the grounds of mutual consent.
Not true. It's able to happen if you have children. There are three conditions...adultery, abandonment, and/or abuse.
Not true. It's able to happen if you have children. There are three conditions...adultery, abandonment, and/or abuse.
Check, check, and check. I got divorced in Montgomery County and got screwed; so to speak.
And, to BernieP, I am sorry you are having to go through this. I have no recommendations for you, but know the pain and aggravation. Good luck. I hope it works out for you.
Incorrect. You need to read my posts more carefully.
I was referring to the "Mutual Consent" grounds which is the new type of grounds that General Lee mentioned earlier.
In order to file for divorce without having to wait 12 months using the Mutual Consent option, the parties cannot have any minor children in common and they must have a written settlement agreement resolving all issues relating to alimony and property.
The other grounds for divorce (with or without children) not requiring the 12 month waiting period are Adultery, Actual Desertion, Constructive Desertion, Criminal Conviction of a Felony or Misdemeanor, Cruelty/Excessively Vicious Conduct Against Me or my Minor Child, and Insanity. In all of these cases, the Complainant must be able to prove the grounds for which they are filing for divorce. If they can't prove the grounds, and they don't qualify under Mutual Consent, they are required to have Twelve (12) Month Separation before they can file for divorce.
Regardless of how you worded it, you CAN get a divorce if you have children within those 12 months. That was MY point. It can happen, it does happen, and I have witnessed it.