Looking for final advice on form 8A.
Ex and I have signed separation agreement in place for last 3 years(both had legal representation). All custody (50/50), property, finances and support (CS and SP) issues have been addressed in the SA and working fine. For me the time has come for the divorce. Have discussed with her and she is in agreement.
So for form 8A, I will be asking for Joint Divorce. Questions.
1) I understand that even though there are many areas for lawyers to sign, that I don't need one, nor does she for us to proceed?
2) On page 3 in the section where it is asked "Have the parties made a written agreement dealing with any matter involved in this case?" that all I need to do is refer to the signed and dated SA and state that it is attached and that no terms are in dispute? Or do I need to also add specific details about what was agreed to in the SA?
3) On page 4 in the frame for Joint Application for Divorce do I only check We jointly ask the court for the following: "00 a divorce"? Or do we need to check off spousal and child support if they are indicated in the SA. I don't think so but just wanted confirmation.
4) On page 5 in the frame for Joint Application it asks for the Details of the other order(s) that we jointly ask the court to make. Do we include the details of the separation agreement here? Just make reference to it?
5) Once done and signed by the two of us, what are the next steps?
-Head to courthouse with marriage certificate, form 8A, form 36 Affidavit for Divorce, form 25A Divorce order, 2 self addressed stamped envelopes for both, copy of signed SA
- Fill out Registration of Divorce Proceeding form (at courthouse)
What esle? What can I expect next? If nothing is in dispute, and we have legal rep for our signed SA, do we just file and wait? Does anything have to be officially "served" to the other party? Any other advice appreciated.
I can't adequately put into words my appreciation for those of you that contribute frequently to this site. It has been a source of amazing advice and information for me and many others.
Many thanks in advance for your assistance.
Ex and I have signed separation agreement in place for last 3 years(both had legal representation). All custody (50/50), property, finances and support (CS and SP) issues have been addressed in the SA and working fine. For me the time has come for the divorce. Have discussed with her and she is in agreement.
So for form 8A, I will be asking for Joint Divorce. Questions.
1) I understand that even though there are many areas for lawyers to sign, that I don't need one, nor does she for us to proceed?
2) On page 3 in the section where it is asked "Have the parties made a written agreement dealing with any matter involved in this case?" that all I need to do is refer to the signed and dated SA and state that it is attached and that no terms are in dispute? Or do I need to also add specific details about what was agreed to in the SA?
3) On page 4 in the frame for Joint Application for Divorce do I only check We jointly ask the court for the following: "00 a divorce"? Or do we need to check off spousal and child support if they are indicated in the SA. I don't think so but just wanted confirmation.
4) On page 5 in the frame for Joint Application it asks for the Details of the other order(s) that we jointly ask the court to make. Do we include the details of the separation agreement here? Just make reference to it?
5) Once done and signed by the two of us, what are the next steps?
-Head to courthouse with marriage certificate, form 8A, form 36 Affidavit for Divorce, form 25A Divorce order, 2 self addressed stamped envelopes for both, copy of signed SA
- Fill out Registration of Divorce Proceeding form (at courthouse)
What esle? What can I expect next? If nothing is in dispute, and we have legal rep for our signed SA, do we just file and wait? Does anything have to be officially "served" to the other party? Any other advice appreciated.
I can't adequately put into words my appreciation for those of you that contribute frequently to this site. It has been a source of amazing advice and information for me and many others.
Many thanks in advance for your assistance.
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