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What is the first thing to do to get divorced?
Asked on Dec 11th, 2012 on Divorce - Michigan
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We own a house and a nail salon business. We have been married for almost 11 years. Now I decide to get divorced. I'm pregnant right now and have another 10 years old son.
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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The first thing you need to do is consult with an attorney in order to best determine your potential rights and options under Florida law.
Answered on Jul 07th, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
Hire an attorney.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 12:52 AM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Get an attorney to help you protect your rights. You have something to lose so its worth paying to do it properly.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 12:50 AM
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The first thing is to consult with an attorney who can discuss all issues with you, including custody, support and property.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 12:45 AM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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You can start the process, but not finish it, until you have the child. You can work on a dissolution, where you both agree to everything before going to court, or you can immediately file for divorce. You really need to consult a local attorney.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2012 at 9:28 AM
The first thing is to either have a one time consultation with a lawyer or a paralegal. With the business there are going to be some rather complicated issues to deal with. The first thing that has to happen in any divorce, though,is that a petition for dissolution of marriage needs to be filed and the other side served with the court papers.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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The first thing which you should do is to engage in attorney who will draft the complaint and file it in the county of your residence.
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Schedule a meeting with an attorney to talk about the issues you will face. These issues include: asset division; child custody and visitation, child support, who will run the business going forward, etc. You do not say if the ten year or if the baby you are carrying is from this relationship. A number of issues need to be addressed, what about debt and separate property, if any? Each case is unique and no lawyer client relationship is established by this response, nor should you rely upon an email response to a generic question without consulting with an attorney regarding the precise issues of your case..
Answered on Dec 14th, 2012 at 2:14 AM
Your first step is to file a petition and get him served. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to assist you with the proper forms.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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You should find a family law attorney to assist you.They will file all the forms and have your spouse served. They will assist with getting orders for temporary support, property division etc.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Get an attorney and file Summons and Petition for dissolution.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:15 PM
I recommend you consult with an attorney who can explain the process and help you to determine your legal rights/obligations with respect to the marital property and debt and the children.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:13 PM
The first thing I would suggest you do is consider whether or not you want to get attorneys involved or whether you and your spouse would prefer to work out the divorce details through Mediation. Mediation is a Fast, Effective and Affordable process, however, both spouses will have to agree. Attorneys are not needed, however, each spouse does have the option to have his/her own attorney.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:11 PM
My suggestion would be first find an attorney. With the assets and children it would not be wise to do it yourself. You must first file a Petition and serve your spouse.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Get some competent advise. What to do depends on your situation, your goals and the law that applies. You might have little or lots to do. It depends if there are children, domestic violence, who your spouse is and whether he knows this is coming and what his reaction will be.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
The first thing you should do is retain a competent attorney who can advise you of what actions should be taken as you prepare to file for divorce. If there is property, a business and children involved, the matter will be complicated enough that it will be difficult for you to adequately represent yourself on your own. In filing for divorce, you want to make sure that all marital assets are preserved and an agreement can be reached on custody, parenting time and child support. If agreements cannot be reached, the court will make decisions after a hearing. Unless you are familiar with the court rules and rules of evidence, you will have a difficult time at a hearing.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2012 at 1:08 PM