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COMMUNITY PROPERTY is property and profits received by a husband and wife during the marriage, with the exception of inheritances, specific gifts to one of the spouses, and property and profits clearly traceable to property owned before marriage, all of which is separate property, see community property!

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“One of the best law and finance books of the year ... comprehensive and well organized ... indispensable” – Library Journal

“Provides a wealth of information ... the foremost book on self-help divorce ... this book is excellent.” –Legal Publishing Preview

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Divorce Yourself: The National Divorce Kit - Book With CD-ROM

By Attorney Daniel Sitarz, Nova Publishing, Business & Consumer Legal Books & Software

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National - All States

About the Publisher:

All of the Nova Publishing Kits we carry are complete kits with book and CD-ROM.

Description:

Updated with the latest legal information, this best-selling guide is available with Forms-on-CD which includes Adobe Acrobat Reader®. This book contains everything necessary to successfully obtain a divorce in any state without an attorney. Included are clearly-written instructions, checklists, questionnaires, worksheets, and easy-to-use forms.

This book is the most critically acclaimed and widely used divorce handbook on the market. The first edition was selected as “One of the Best Law and Finance Books of the Year” by Library Journal.

This version comes with a Forms-on-CD that contains all of the necessary forms, worksheets, and checklists in both text format and PDF format. The CD also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader software for use with the PDF forms. If you do not need the Forms-on-CD, you may order the Book only version.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

Note to Computer Users

CHAPTER 1: Understanding Divorce Law

  • What Is No-fault Divorce?
  • The Division of Marital Property
  • Alimony and Maintenance
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce in General
  • Divorce by Agreement
  • Can You Do Your Own Divorce?
  • How to Use This Book
  • Mediation
  • General Notes Concerning Terminology

CHAPTER 2: Preliminary Matters

  • Preliminary Matters
  • Preliminary Questionnaire
  • Document Checklist
  • Where Can You File For Divorce
  • What Will Be the Grounds for Your Divorce?
  • Tax Consequences of Divorce
  • Property Transfers
  • Alimony
  • Child Support and Custody
  • Marital Settlement Agreement Instructions
  • Sample Marital Settlement Agreement

CHAPTER 3: Property Division

  • Property Questionnaire
  • The Law of Marital Property Division
  • Community Property States
  • Separate Property
  • Community Property
  • Equitable Distribution States
  • Factors for Consideration in Property Divisions
  • Considerations Regarding Specific Property
  • The Family Home
  • Retirement and Pension Plans
  • Stock-option or Profit-sharing Plans
  • Social Security Benefits
  • Military and Federal Pensions and Benefits
  • Cars and Other Vehicles
  • Educational Degrees
  • Property Division Worksheet Instructions
  • Property Division Worksheet
  • Property and Bills Division Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses
  • Financial Statement Instructions
  • Financial Statement

CHAPTER 4: Alimony, Maintenance, and Spousal Support

  • Alimony Questionnaire Instructions
  • Alimony Questionnaire
  • The Law of Alimony
  • Factors for Consideration
  • Alimony Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses

CHAPTER 5: Child Custody and Visitation

  • Child Custody Questionnaire Instructions
  • Child Custody Questionnaire
  • The Law of Child Custody and Visitation
  • Types of Custody Arrangements
  • Visitation
  • Modification of Custody and Visitation Terms
  • Factors for Consideration
  • The Child’s Bill of Rights
  • Child Custody Jurisdiction
  • Custody and Visitation Worksheet Instructions
  • Custody and Visitation Worksheet
  • Child Custody and Visitation Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses

CHAPTER 6: Child Support

  • The Law of Child Support
  • Factors for Consideration
  • Enforcement and Modification of Child Support
  • General Child Support Guidelines
  • Child Support Worksheet and Child Support Guidelines Instructions
  • Child Support Worksheet
  • Child Support Guideline Chart
  • Child Support Marital Settlement Agreement Clauses

CHAPTER 7: Marital Settlement Agreement

  • Marital Settlement Agreement Form

CHAPTER 8: Completing Your Marital Settlement Agreement

  • Preparing Your Marital Settlement Agreement
  • After Signing Your Marital Settlement Agreement

CHAPTER 9: Preparing Your Divorce Papers

  • Steps in the Divorce Process
  • General Considerations
  • The Necessary Documents
  • The Petition or Complaint
  • The Petition or Complaint Form
  • Appearance, Consent, and Waiver
  • Appearance, Consent, and Waiver Form
  • Child Custody Jurisdiction
  • Child Custody Jurisdiction Form
  • Final Judgment or Decree
  • Final Judgment or Decree Form
  • Certificate of Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage
  • Sample Certificate of Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage
  • Instructions for Signing and Filing the Documents

CHAPTER 10: Sample Divorce Forms

  • Petition for Divorce
  • Appearance, Consent, and Waiver
  • Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
  • Final Judgment of Divorce

CHAPTER 11: Appearing In Court

  • General Court Appearance Rules
  • Guide to Court Testimony
  • Testimony Worksheet

CHAPTER 12: After Your Divorce

  • Final Divorce Checklist
  • Post-Divorce Legal Problems
  • Enforcement of Child Support
  • Enforcement of Alimony
  • Enforcement of Custody and Visitation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Modification of Support and Custody Provisions

APPENDIX: Divorce Laws of all 50 States and Washington DC

GLOSSARY OF LEGAL TERMS

INDEX

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