WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE TRIES TO RECONCILE WITH MY SPOUSE AFTER FILING FOR DIVORCE?

Should this happen, there are basically have two options on how to proceed. Since most judges like to keep divorces moving through the system and wrap things up as soon as possible, that individual will need to take some action to allow some time to attempt reconciliation. First, you could ask the judge to be placed on the reconciliation list, which basically means you case is put on the inactive list for up to six months while the parties attempt to reconcile. The parties could also withdraw their petitions and counter-petitions for dissoluation of marriage. The difference between these two, is if the petitions are withdrawn, you will have to refile everything and repay the fees should you want to proceed with the divorce, while you can pick up where you left off if you chose to be put on the reconciliation list.

WCZ
http://www.westmontattorneys.com

HOW IS PROPERTY DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE?

In a typical divorce, property division can be a very contested issue. Generally, the parties' property is divided into to categories: marital and non-marital property. Marital property is that property that was acquired during the course of the marriage, and non-marital property property that was acquired by the parties prior to the marriage. Generally, each party retains their non-marital property, and the marital property is divided according to the parties' agreement or the court's orders, which will usually try to provide each side with some valuable and necessary property. In addtition, there is some property that will be declared non-marital property and therefore, outside of the scope of the property to be divided even if it was acquired during the marriage. Contact one of our divorce lawyers today to learn more about this exception.

WCZ
http://www.westmontattorneys.com