Divorce Yourself: The National No-Fault Divorce Kit
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 [by Daniel Sitarz,
Nova Publishing, 4th Edition, © 1998, 8½" x 11", 334 pages, Book Overview, Excerpt, $24.95 without diskette, $34.95 with PC diskette.] Shipping
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Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Divorce and the Law
What is No-Fault Divorce?
The Division of Marital Property
Alimony and Maintenance
The Changes in Child Custody
The Child Support System
Divorce in General
The Divorce by Agreement
Can You Do Your Own Divorce?
How to Use This Book
Mediation
General Note Regarding Terminology
Chapter 2: Preliminary Matters
Preliminary Questionnaire
Document Checklist
Where Can You File For Your Divorce?
What Will Be The Grounds For Your Divorce?
Preliminary Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses
Title and Introductory Clause
Children Indentification Clause
Preliminary Explanation Clause
General Agreement Clause
Separation Clause
Chapter 3: Dividing Your Property and Bills
Property Questionnaire
Property Document Checklist
Property Division Upon Divorce
Community Property States
Separate Property
Community Property
Equitable Distribution States
Note on Mississippi
Factors for Consideration in Property Divisions
Considerations Regarding Specific Property
The Family Home
Retirement and Pension Plans
Stock-option and Profit-sharing Plans
Social Security Benefits
Military and Federal Pensions and Benefits
Cars and Other Vehicles
Educational Degrees
Property Division Worksheet
Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses for Property
Property Division Clause (Property Not Listed)
Property Division Clause (List Included)
Division of Property (By Sale)
Division of Bills (Bills Listed)
Financial Statement
Chapter 4: Alimony, Maintenance, and Spousal
Support
Alimony Questionnaire
The Law of Alimony
Factors for Consideration
Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses for Alimony
No Alimony to Either Spouse Clause
Alimony Payable in Monthly Payments Clause
Alimony Payable in Lump-sum Payment Clause
Insurance Clause (Neither Spouse as Beneficiary)
Life Insurance Clause
Chapter 5: Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Questionnaire
The Law of Child Custody and Visitation
Types of Custody Arrangements
Visitation
Modification of Custody and Visitation Terms
Factors for Consideration
The Child's Bill of Rights
Child Custody Jurisdiction
Custody and Vistation Worksheet
Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses for Child Custody and Visitation
Sole Custody and Visitation Clause ( Basic Agreement)
Sole Custody and Visitation (With Visitation Schedule)
Child Custody and Visitation Clause (Joint Legal and Sole Physical Custody)
Child Custody and Visitation Clause (Joint Legal and Physical Custody)
Chapter 6: Child Support
The Law of Child Support
Factors for Consideration
Enforcement and Modification of Child Support
General Child Support Guidelines
Child Support Worksheet
Minimum Child Support Guideline Chart
Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses for Child Support
Basic Monthly Child Support Clause
Life and Health Insurance Clauses
Additional Child Support Clause
Chaper 7: Additional Clauses and Considerations
Tax Consequences of Divorce
Property Transfers
Alimony
Child Support and Custody
Marital Settlement Agreement Taxation Clause
Marital Settlement Agreement Name Change Clause
Additional Mandatory Marital Settlement Ageeement Clause
Marital Settlement Agreement Signature and Notary Clause
Chapter 8: Preparing Your Marital Settlement Agreement
Chapter 9: A Sample Marital Settlement Agreement
Marital Settlement Agreement
Chapter 10: Preparing Your Divorce Papers
Steps in the Divorce Process
General Considerations
The Necessary Documents
The Petition or Complaint
Appearance, Consent, and Waiver
Child Custody Jurisdiction Form
Final Judgment or Decree
Certificate of Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage
Instructions for Signing and Filing the Documents
Chapter 11: Sample Divorce Papers
Petition for Divorce
Appearance, Consent and Waiver
Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
Judgment of Divorce
Chapter 12: Appearing in Court
General Court Appearance Rules
Guide to Court Testimony
Testimony Worksheet
Chapter 13: After Your Divorce
Final Divorce Wrap-Up Checklist
Post-Divorce Legal Problems
Enforcement of Child Support
Enforcement of Alimony
Enforcement of Custody and Visitation
Domestic Violence
Modification of Support and Custody Provisions
Appendix: Divorce Laws of all 50 States
Glossary of Legal Terms
Bibliography of Divorce-Related Books
Index
Book Overview
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