Association of Divorce Financial Planners

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The Legal Process

Introduction of The Legal Process: The legal process of obtaining a divorce begins by filing a complaint or summons with the court. The average length of time it takes to obtain a divorce ranges from three to fifteen months from the date of the complaint. The time span can vary due to local provisions and applicable state laws, but the most defining factor is the number of disputed issues that must be resolved.

The Legal Process of Divorce: The spouse that files the complaint or summons is referred to as the Plaintiff or in some states the Petitioner. The purpose of the complaint is to let the courts be aware of the request for divorce, but most important to make the Plaintiff's spouse aware through legal documentation.

Preparing for Court: Remember, one can never be over prepared for court. Beyond reviewing the specifics with the attorney, other essential responsibilities of the client play a very vital role. Here are basic rules of thumb that will allow the client and the attorney to work as a successful team.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Legal Process: If I file the initial complaint or summons do I have an advantage? Are there advantages to a no-fault divorce? Are there advantages to an Adversarial Divorce? These questions and more are answered in this section.

The ADFP does not endorse, support or recommend specific members. It is your responsibility to carefully research, interview and identify competent and trustworthy professionals before you hire one. All ADFP members are independent practitioners and most are certified, licensed and/or approved by a recognized Board, Agency or State Licensing Authority. This information is provided to the ADFP by each member annually and the ADFP does not validate member credentials. You should verify such credentials with the appropriate granting authorities, including but not limited to public, private, and state licensing boards. As independent practitioners, each member maintains his/her own fee schedule, business practice, location, and credentials. Practitioners listed on this website are current, paid-in-full ADFP members, in good standing. If a divorce practitioner is not listed on this website, please contact the ADFP directly to confirm his/her membership in the ADFP at 1-888-838-7773 or by contacting the president directly.

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