What You Need to Know About Online Divorces
January 16th, 2012 | Posted by in divorce advice
Considering that you can pretty much do anything online, it should come as no surprise that you can even get a divorce online. But before you hop on the inter-web path, you should read over this list of online divorce advice.
- 1. Whoever files for the divorce must pay for the fee. Reach an agreement beforehand and divvy up this cost afterward.
- Each state has different rules. Just because you’re filing online doesn’t mean you’re suddenly exempt from state rules and regulations. You both must be a resident of the state for a minimum period.
- Even though you’re filing online, that doesn’t mean the rules of divorce change. Shared debt during your marriage will still be shared after it is over.
- If your spouse decides to contest the divorce, you will need to go to court—so don’t assume you’ll never have to step foot inside one.
- This shouldn’t come as a shock…beware of scams! Any ad that claims your spouse doesn’t have to appear is a scam, not to mention illegal. Some quickie divorces might only be legal in the country they are issued. So
if you were to re-marry in another country, that would be considered bigamy. - Online divorce is an easy option when the divorce is uncontested. The moment your spouse wants to argue something, you will end up in court.
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