Filing for Divorce

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What is the first step in filing for divorce?

  1. File a petition with the court.

  2. Serve the petition on your spouse.

  3. Attend a mandatory mediation session.

  4. File a financial affidavit.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in filing for divorce is to file a petition with the court. This petition must include information about the marriage, the grounds for divorce, and the relief sought.

What are the grounds for divorce in most states?

  1. Irreconcilable differences.

  2. Adultery.

  3. Cruelty.

  4. Desertion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most states, the only ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences. This means that the marriage has broken down irretrievably and there is no hope of reconciliation.

What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?

  1. In a contested divorce, both spouses agree to the terms of the divorce.

  2. In an uncontested divorce, only one spouse files for divorce.

  3. In a contested divorce, the spouses cannot agree on the terms of the divorce.

  4. In an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree to the terms of the divorce.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a contested divorce, the spouses cannot agree on the terms of the divorce. This means that the court will have to decide the issues of property division, child custody, and spousal support.

What is a financial affidavit?

  1. A document that lists all of the assets and debts of the spouses.

  2. A document that describes the income and expenses of the spouses.

  3. A document that explains the reasons for the divorce.

  4. A document that states the terms of the divorce agreement.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A financial affidavit is a document that lists all of the assets and debts of the spouses. This document is used by the court to determine how to divide the marital property.

What is child custody?

  1. The legal right to make decisions about a child's upbringing.

  2. The physical care and control of a child.

  3. The financial support of a child.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Child custody includes the legal right to make decisions about a child's upbringing, the physical care and control of a child, and the financial support of a child.

What is spousal support?

  1. Money that one spouse pays to the other spouse after a divorce.

  2. Money that the government pays to divorced spouses.

  3. Money that the spouses agree to pay to each other after a divorce.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spousal support is money that one spouse pays to the other spouse after a divorce. This money is intended to help the receiving spouse maintain the same standard of living that they enjoyed during the marriage.

How long does it take to get a divorce?

  1. It depends on the state.

  2. It depends on the complexity of the case.

  3. It depends on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The time it takes to get a divorce depends on the state, the complexity of the case, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested.

What is the best way to prepare for a divorce?

  1. Talk to a lawyer.

  2. Gather financial information.

  3. Create a parenting plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to prepare for a divorce is to talk to a lawyer, gather financial information, and create a parenting plan.

What are some of the common mistakes people make when filing for divorce?

  1. Not hiring a lawyer.

  2. Not gathering financial information.

  3. Not creating a parenting plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the common mistakes people make when filing for divorce include not hiring a lawyer, not gathering financial information, and not creating a parenting plan.

What are some of the resources available to people who are going through a divorce?

  1. Lawyers.

  2. Mediators.

  3. Counselors.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the resources available to people who are going through a divorce include lawyers, mediators, and counselors.

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