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What You Need for an Uncontested Divorce

By Carolyn Goodman

What is an uncontested divorce?

An uncontested divorce is one in which both you and your spouse agree to the divorce and there are no issues in dispute.

Does it matter if you or your spouse files for the divorce? The answer is no.

Either one of you may file, however, the person who files (the plaintiff) will have to attend a short hearing.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Separation Agreement, Uncontested Divorce

DC Postnuptial Agreement or Prenuptial Agreements to Protect Inheritance

By Carolyn Goodman

How to Protect Inheritance from Divorce: Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements in DC

Many people call and tell me that they will be inheriting money or other property and want to protect it in the event they get divorced.

Usually inherited money or property is considered separate property and is not divided if you separate and/or divorce.

However, many times a person who inherits money or property puts that money into a new home or other property bought during the marriage.

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Filed Under: Divorce and Division of Property, Prenuptial Agreement, Prenuptial and/or Postnuptial Agreement

Return to Maiden or Previous Name After DC Divorce

By Carolyn Goodman

How to Legally Change Your Name in a Washington, DC Divorce

Many women wish to return to their maiden/birth-given names during the divorce process.

In District of Columbia divorce proceedings, it is very simple to complete the name change process. You must simply request a return to your maiden name or birth-given name in the DC divorce papers.

Do You Need an Attorney to Help Change Your Name in a DC Divorce?

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What Happens to Inheritance in Divorce? Ask a DC Divorce Lawyer

By Carolyn Goodman

Finding the Right DC Divorce Lawyer to Help Protect Your Inherited Property or Gifts

A common concern among people separating is what will happen to money or property they inherited or were given before they were married or during the time they were married.

Separate vs. Marital Property

If are thinking about a divorce or separation in Washington, DC, it’s important to understand the difference between separate and marital property.

Speak with a DC divorce lawyer to explain your options so you can make an educated decision about what qualifies as separate vs. marital property in your situation and how to proceed.

As long as the property or funds remain separate and separately titled during the marriage and are not commingled (mixed) with marital funds or property, the inherited or gifted money or property will remain separate and will not be divided when you separate or divorce.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Divorce and Division of Property, Separation

Does One of Us Need to Move Out to Separate?

By Carolyn Goodman

Learn Your Rights in a DC Separation

It can be difficult financially to maintain two households while you are going through a separation.

I am often asked whether you can separate in DC under the same roof and still be considered separated for the purpose of filing for divorce.

The answer is yes – if you truly live separate and apart.

You must be living completely separate lives. This means that you do not share meals or a bedroom. It also means that you are each cooking for yourselves, doing your own laundry and not going out together to social events.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Separation

Washington, DC Prenuptial Agreements

By Carolyn Goodman

People who call my office ask me quite often whether they should have a Prenuptial Agreement or a “Prenup” in DC

The information below will give you some basics about what is included in a prenuptial agreement.

A Prenuptial Agreement in DC or Premarital Agreement, sometimes called a “Prenup,” is an agreement entered into before you marry.

It is an agreement in which you and your fiancé can set forth what will happen to your separate assets and debts and your joint (marital) assets and debts, in the event your marriage ends, either in divorce or death. It is a contract that cannot be forced upon your future spouse or signed under duress.

Your fiancé must have adequate time to review the agreement and consult a Washington, DC family law attorney to be sure the provisions are understood.

How Much Does a Prenup Cost?

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Filed Under: Prenuptial Agreement

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