Divorce / Annulment
Legal Information
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Alimony Fact Sheet
Alimony (also called spousal support) is financial support paid by one former spouse to the other after a divorce or a legal separation. This fact sheet explains the details and process of alimony in DC. Read More
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Annulment Fact Sheet
A legal annulment is a judgement of the court that a marriage is invalid. A legal annulment cancels the marriage—the legal effect is as if the marriage had not taken place at all. Read More
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Child Support and Alimony from Military Personnel and Department of Defense Employees
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. Go to this web page to find information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD). Content Detail
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Common Questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act
This document answers common questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act. Content Detail
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Divorce Fact Sheet
Divorce is the legal way to end marriage. The spouse who begins the divorce process by filing papers in the court is the plaintiff; the other spouse is the defendant. A divorce is either contested or uncontested. Read More
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FAQ: Can I Get a Divorce in DC?
A summary of D.C.'s requirements to get a divorce. Read More
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Fee Waivers Fact Sheet
In D.C. Family Court, it costs $80 to start a divorce, custody, visitation or child support case. Once the case has been started, it costs $20 to file a counterclaim or a motion. There may also be other costs, such as witness fees or publication of notices. This two page flyer will explain how to get court fees waived in D.C. Read More
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Filing For A Fee Waiver
Information about how to get court fees waived in family law cases. Read More
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Filing for Divorce
A practical guide to starting a divorce case. Read More
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Filing Proof of Service in a Divorce Case
Information about how to file "proof of service" after you have served your spouse with divorce papers. Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony
Basic information about alimony, also known as "spousal support." Read More
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Rights of Domestic Partners
This fact sheet covers FAQs for couples seeking information about domestic partnership. Same-sex couples who wish to marry can find more information at the Marriage Bureau of the D.C. Superior Court (http://www.dccourts.gov/internet/public/aud_marriage/main.jsf). Read More
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General Information About the Court and Divorce Procedure
Basic information about where to go for a divorce. Read More
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Getting An Uncontested Divorce
Steps for getting an uncontested divorce in D.C. Read More
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