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.
By Carolyn Goodman
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 in DC.
Once you have settled all the outstanding issues with your spouse through a Separation Agreement, such as:
You must meet the residency requirement. This means 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.
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.