January
5, 2017 – Bains Law Firm
The
Petition: A
divorce action is started by filing a Summons and Petition for divorce with the
Court and serving copies on the other party (spouse). Filing a Petition
requests that the Court dissolve the marriage, divide the property and debts,
or additionally establish a parenting plan and support as necessary. This first
step is necessary for the Court to grant you a divorce.
Final
Divorce Order (Dissolution Decree):
The final divorce order is the final document granting a dissolution of the
marriage and sets forth the final terms for all issue of the marriage; such as
property, debts, residence with the children, etc. Before the final divorce
order can be granted, 90 days must pass from the time the petition was filed. There
are three ways a final divorce order can be granted after the 90-day period has
passed.
1.
A
default is entered against the other party who has failed to respond.
2.
The
parties have reached an agreement and have signed the final papers.
3.
The
parties have gone to trial and a judge made a ruling and entered the decree.
The divorce
process can be emotionally difficult and complex. Decisions made about each
step of the litigation can affect you for many years. We have years of
experience helping our clients through the difficulty of divorce and can help
you through the process. Contact us today at (253) 838 – 3377 or email at Office@bainslawfirm.com, to talk about your divorce.