WHAT IS DIVORCE? Divorce occurs when a marriage is legally terminated.Divorce law governs the sometimes complicated process of divorce
WHAT IS DIVORCE?
Divorce occurs when a marriage is legally terminated.
Divorce law governs the sometimes complicated process of divorce, helping to determine how property and assets are divided as well as who will have custody of any children the couple may have. Couples going through a divorce hire a qualified divorce lawyer to help determine the most important decisions.
ALTERNATIVES TO DIVORCE
The two most common alternatives to divorce are annulment and separation.
Rather than ending a marriage, an annulment treats marriage as though it never existed in the first place. Some couples choose annulment for religious reasons or because they do not see divorce as an option. Annulments are most common among couples that have not been married very long. An example is if one spouse lies about his or her age or fails to tell their partner they are incapable of having children. In these circumstances an annulment would be granted- giving time for couples to work through problems without a divorce.