Attorney At Law
By Carolyn Goodman
The procedure for a same sex divorce in DC is the same as for any divorce in DC. If there are any issues to be resolved such as division of property or other marital assets, custody, division of debts, etc., it is best to have a DC divorce lawyer draft a Marital Settlement Agreement to protect you.
You can file for a same sex uncontested divorce in Washington, DC if you meet the following requirements:
By Carolyn Goodman
Filing for divorce in DC is not a difficult process. However, before you can file for divorce in DC, you must be sure that all of the issues between you and your spouse are settled. Otherwise, you will have to file for divorce and go through the process as if the divorce is contested. This process is longer and more expensive than filing for an Uncontested Divorce.
Once you have settled all the outstanding issues with your spouse, such as division of your marital property, custody of your children, child support, division of retirement benefits, division of debts, etc., through a Separation Agreement, there are two other requirements that must be met before you can file for divorce in DC.
First, you must meet the residency requirement. This says that one of you must have been a continuous resident of DC for six months before you file for divorce.
By Carolyn Goodman
I have received numerous calls from people who were married in DC and are in a same-sex marriage, but, neither party currently lives in DC.
In order to file for divorce in DC the requirements are the same for any divorce:
One of the parties must have been a resident of DC for at least six months prior to filing for divorce and you must be separated at least six-months mutually and voluntarily or for one year if the separation was not mutual and voluntary
It is always best to speak with a family law attorney so you know exactly what is required.
Your current situation has probably generated many questions. Here are some short answers to questions you may have about Divorce, Separation Agreements, Property Division, Child Custody and more.