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, or,
*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.


==The Law==
==The Law==

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