Divorce Divorce Legal Process 3

Question 1

What is a 'marital settlement agreement' (MSA)?

Accepted Answer

A written contract outlining terms both spouses agree to for the divorce

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A prenuptial agreement

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A temporary custody order

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A court-mandated financial plan

Question 2

What does 'pro se' mean in a divorce proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Representing yourself without an attorney

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Represented by a court-appointed attorney

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Filing for divorce in a foreign state

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Requesting a jury trial

Question 3

What is a 'bifurcated divorce'?

Accepted Answer

A process where the marriage is legally ended before all issues are resolved

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A divorce involving two attorneys per spouse

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A divorce finalized in two different states

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A divorce requiring two court hearings

Question 4

Which US state was the last to adopt no-fault divorce?

Accepted Answer

New York

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Texas

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Alabama

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Mississippi

Question 5

What is 'residency requirement' in the context of filing for divorce?

Accepted Answer

Minimum time a spouse must have lived in a state before filing there

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Requirement to live in the marital home during proceedings

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Requirement that both spouses live in the same state

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A court order to remain at a specific address

Question 6

What is a 'legal separation' and how does it differ from divorce?

Accepted Answer

Spouses live apart under court order but remain legally married

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It is the same as divorce but costs less

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It is a temporary restraining order

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It automatically converts to divorce after one year