A no fault divorce is started by one of the parties because that person no longer wishes to be married. To qualify, a party must be a resident. That means they must live in the state at least 6 months and county for 30 days before commencing the action to start a divorce or legal separation action.

Generally about 5 months.

You can have a hearing before the Family Court Commissioner within approximately four weeks.

Custody, placement, child support, alimony, health insurance, life insurance, tax exemption, property division.

Custody involves health, education and welfare issues and placement involves where the children reside.

Paternity establishes that a man is the father of a child. Paternity is important to determine parental rights and responsibilities. Our attorneys can help you start an action to establish paternity and protect your child's legal rights.

Legal custody refers to the rights of a person to make major decisions concerning a child. These decisions include: education, medical treatment, religion, consent to marry, enter the military, get a driver's license, choose a school, and give authorization for non-emergency healthcare, among other things. There is a presumption that joint legal custody is in the best interest of the child. Custody disputes can be very contentious and painful. We are there for you when you need someone to look out for your interests.

In cases when both parents want to have primary placement of the children, the steps that take place involve mediation and can end with the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem (attorney that represents the children).

Child support is determined by income and time spent with a parent. Our attorneys will work to ensure that your child receives they are entitled to.

Divorce

Legal separation

Arbitration

Paternity

Post judgment modification of orders/judgment

Child custody, child placement, and visitation

Child support

Spousal support (alimony/maintenance)

Property and debt division

Protection of gifted and inherited property