Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Washington DC

•	What is the difference between an Uncontested Divorce and a Contested Divorce in the District of Columbia?
•	Do both parties have to be residents of the District of Columbia to file for divorce in DC?
•	Do I have to say that my spouse is at fault in order to file for divorce in DC?
•	What type of property is distributed in a divorce?
•	How is property divided if my spouse and I cannot agree?
•	What are my options if I don’t want the court to resolve the issues?
•	What is the difference between marital and separate property?
•	What is included in a Separation and Property Settlement Agreement?
•	Can I live under the same roof with my spouse and still be considered separated?
•	What is the difference between an Absolute Divorce and a Legal Separation in the District of Columbia?
•	Do I Need a Legal Separation?
•	How Do I Change My Name When I Get Divorced?

Carolyn Goodman, Attorney at Law
2000 P Str N.W. Ste 500
Washington, DC 20036

Attorney Carolyn Goodman is a Divorce Lawyer / Family Lawyer in the Washington DC area
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