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Louisiana divorce - Rights to Maiden Name.
A spouse may have her/his former name restored upon request. ... More details |
Louisiana divorce - Spouse’s name.
There is no statutory provision in Louisiana for restoration of a spouse's name upon divorce. Case law notes the allowance of resumption of a wife's maiden name. In addition, a person may generally petition the court for change of name. [Louisiana St ... More details |
Louisiana divorce - Title of Divorce action.
Petition for Divorce. ... More details |
Louisiana divorce - Where to file for divorce.
File in the parish of the respondent/defendant, in writing, signed by the party fililing, and registered by the recorder. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
Either spouse may be ordered to pay a reasonable amount of alimony. The court may also order that a spouse's real estate be awarded to the other spouse for life as alimony. The court may also order that a lump sum be paid to the other spouse as alimo ... More details |
Maine divorce - Child custody.
Based on the best interests of the child, 3 types of custody may be awarded:
(1) responsibilities for the child's welfare are divided, either exclusively or proportionately. The responsibilities to be divided are: primary physical reside ... More details |
Maine divorce - Child support.
Either or both parents may be ordered to pay child support, regardless of any marital fault. An order for support may require that a parent be responsible for an insurance policy covering the child's medical, hospital, and other health care expenses. ... More details |
Maine divorce - General Divorce Procedure.
If the complaint for divorce is uncontested, then the testimony of a corroborating witness is unnecessary. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Grounds for Maine Divorce.
No-fault:
Maine’s no-fault ground for divorce is irreconcilable marital differences. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Legal Separation.
Legal separation will be granted if the spouses have been living apart for at least 60 days with just cause. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
The court will order mediation of issues concerning the children in any contested case involving minor children, or if one spouse disputes that there are irreconcilable differences. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Property Distribution.
Maine is an "equitable distribution" state. Each spouse retains his or her individual property, including:
(1) any gifts or inheritances; (2) any property acquired prior to marriage; and (3) any increase in the value of propert ... More details |
Maine divorce - Residency Requirements.
To file for divorce in Maine, either the plaintiff or the defendant must have been a resident of Maine for six months before filing, or the marriage or the grounds for divorce must have occurred in Maine. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Rights to Maiden Name.
The wife may request to change her name during of after the divorce. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Spouse’s name.
During or after a divorce or annulment, and upon request, a spouse may have their name changed. [Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 19-A, Section 1051]. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Title of Divorce action.
Complaint for Divorce. ... More details |
Maine divorce - Where to file for divorce.
In Maine, an action for divorce may be brought in the county where either spouse resides. However, the defendant has the right to move the proceedings to Superior Court. ... More details |
Making a Premarital Agreement Valid.
A premarital agreement must be in writing to be legally binding. A written agreement provides evidence of the terms of the agreement and helps show that both people understood and agreed to the stated terms.
In general, a written premari ... More details |
Making child custody decisions.
If you're facing separation or divorce and have minor children, working out a good custody arrangement is likely your top concern. Here's some information that can help:
- Seek counselling first. Social service agencies, churches, and fr ... More details |
Malaysia permits text message divorce.
Getting a quickie divorce has taken on a whole new meaning in Malaysia after it was decided that a man can divorce his wife with a text message.
The government's adviser on religious affairs, the man who counsels Malaysia's Prime Ministe ... More details |
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