Frequently Asked Questions
About Separation and Divorce

  1. When do you know that your marriage or relationship is finally over and there is no chance of reconciliation?
  2. How do I find out my legal rights in my separation or divorce?
  3. What is the difference between a separation and a divorce?
  4. What is a separation agreement?
  5. Should I just take my spouse to court or try to negotiate a separation agreement?
  6. What is the difference between an uncontested divorce and a contested divorce?
  7. Can you ever change any terms of a separation agreement?
  8. Can spouses use or hire the same lawyer?
  9. What does custody of the children mean?
  10. How is custody of children determined?
  11. How much child support do I have to pay?
  12. When do you have to pay spousal support?
  13. Does a spouse have to pay half of their property to the other spouse?
  14. How are the debts actually paid?
  15. What happens to our house in the separation or divorce?
  16. What happens where my spouse cannot afford to purchase my legal interest in our house and they do not agree to sell our house?
  17. What is financial disclosure?
  18. How do you choose a lawyer?
  19. What is the overall best approach to take in a separation or divorce?