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Definition Divorce - what is required to legally end a valid marriage.

Application in Divorce A divorce normally takes from three to 18 months, depending upon the complexity of the issues, the speed of the local court and the depth of the contest, if any.

A court may have continuing jurisdiction over a marriage even after it is dissolved to amend child and spousal support and visitation rights and rectify any fraud.

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Ten Divorce Tips Not to Forget
As part of a divorce (or its follow up), here are 10 must-do steps: 1. Read the decree and correct any mistakes. 2. Get certified copies of the divorce order. 3. Make new deed for real estate. 4. Transfer the titles of cars. 5. Update insurance coverage. 6. Update beneficiary designations and W-4 withholding. 7. Protect retirement rights. 8. Rewrite wills and trusts. 9. Confirm the separation of bank and credit accounts. 10. Follow through on name change.

Contributed on 6/28/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Divorce Procedure (Applicable in All States)

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