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Steps to Filing a Divorce in Westchester County

If you are thinking about separating from your spouse you should take a moment to understand the Westchester County divorce process.

The steps for filing a divorce include the following:

  • It is essential that you decide the best way for you and your spouse to make the decisions necessary to complete the divorce. These decisions include issues around your children, your property and debts, income and expenses. You must ask yourself whether it is possible for you and your spouse to participate in making these decisions with the help of attorneys and other appropriate professionals. Most people do want to participate in these decisions. If you are one of them, you should consider Collaborative Divorce or mediation.
  • If you DO NOT think you and your spouse can participate in decision making, you should file divorce papers: To start the divorce process you need to file divorces papers with your local county court. This paperwork identifies you, your spouse, and any children.  If you are the one filing the divorce, you need to describe your reason for the separation.
  • Notify your spouse: After you have filed the divorce papers, you should notify your spouse.
  • Temporary divorce orders: The court may issue an immediate order that takes place until the final hearing of the divorce. These orders can involve child custody, child support, and spousal support. If you do not obey the temporary divorce orders, you may be held in contempt.
  • Discovery: Your attorneys will want to conduct formal processes to gather information. You may be required to attend depositions and prepare and answer written questions.
  • Divorce hearing: At this point you are to attend a divorce hearing in court. You and your spouse can both present evidence and make your cases through written and oral arguments. This includes issues concerning grounds for the divorce, financial information, property division and the welfare of your children.

If you plan to file divorce in Westchester County, contact Katherine Eisold Miller as soon as possible. The divorce process can be competitive and you should not face the troubles of matrimonial law alone.

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Mediation can make a positive difference in your life. To take the first step in the healing process, contact the Collaborative Law and Mediation Law Firm of Katherine Eisold Miller. Call today 866-942-3801 or reach us online.

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The Collaborative Law and Mediation Law Firm of Katherine Eisold Miller • 271 North Avenue, Suite 812,           New Rochelle, New York 10801 • Phone: 866-942-3801  Fax: 914-470-2238