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Contested Divorce
A divorce where the parties are unable or unwilling to come to a mutual agreement.
Joint custody
A form of child custody that grants both parents joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or both joint legal custody and joint physical custody.
Alimony
A payment made by one spouse to another pending divorce or separation.
Divorce agreement
A divorce agreement spells out the terms of the divorce and the relationship between the two spouses after the divorce. These agreements usually cover property division, child custody and child plans, debt division, spousal support, and any other relevant issues related to the divorce.
Domestic Violence Petition
This form serves as your application for a protective order; after obtaining one from the courthouse clerk, completing and returning it, it will be reviewed by a judge.
Annulment
The legal dissolution of a marriage. In an annulment, the marriage is treated as though it never existed.
Legal Separation
A court order arranging the terms (custody, support, etc.) under which a married couple will live separately. This addresses the same issues as divorce, but does not completely dissolve the marriage.
Orders of Notice
Notice ordered by the court requiring the party who filed for divorce to ensure that the other party is served by a sheriff with copies of the "Petition for Divorce".
Abandonment
When a parent leaves a child without enough care, supervision, support, or parental contact for an excessive period of time.
Paternity
The determination of who the father of a child is in order to arrange child custody and child support in the event of a divorce.
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