Difference between revisions of "Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters"
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Even if litigation isn't underway or may not be required to resolve your dispute, you may want to start a court proceeding if: | Even if litigation isn't underway or may not be required to resolve your dispute, you may want to start a court proceeding if: | ||
#there's a history of violence or abuse in your relationship | #there's a history of violence or abuse in your relationship, | ||
#you or your children need to be protected from your ex | #you or your children need to be protected from your ex, | ||
#your ex is threatening to do something drastic like take the children, hide property or rack up debt | #your ex is threatening to do something drastic like take the children, hide property or rack up debt, | ||
#your ex is refusing to disclose financial or other information | #your ex is refusing to disclose financial or other information, | ||
#your ex is refusing to provide support and you need financial help | #your ex is refusing to provide support and you need financial help, or, | ||
#you need to demonstrate that you're serious about moving things forward toward a resolution. | #you need to demonstrate that you're serious about moving things forward toward a resolution. | ||