Many marriages now have a higher percentage possibility of ending up in a divorce. More and more partners for varied reasons are seeking divorce as a solution to their marital problems. People suffering from physical abuse, emotional abuse and abandonment from their spouse are seeking to legally end their marriage union by divorce.
Many people who are considering divorce are confused as they have a lot of unanswered questions and really do not know how to go about it or what their rights are. There thus exist a lot of unanswered divorce questions and a lot of people seeking answers.
Here are a sample of common divorce questions and answers to them.
How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?
The time involved to get divorced depends from country to country and even from county to county. The marriage and divorce laws applicable might determine the length of time. The type of relief sought and type of hearing needed would also determine the length of the proceedings. The positions of the parties involved would also matter. A divorce that is filled and not contested would take the least time. A year of uninterrupted staying apart with no sexual relations makes either party eligible to file for divorce.
Can I Date While Being Separated?
Separation does not nullify the marriage vows and does not give one the right to date or be sexually active with another outside the marriage. It does not give reason or protection from being charged with adultery. Any behavior of yours that can be deemed as an “inclination” or “opportunity” can be used as grounds to charge you with adultery.
Can I Use the Same Lawyer as My Spouse During a Divorce?
That would amount to conflict of interest. A lawyer would not be able to represent both you and your spouse during an intended divorce.
If I Separate Due to Physical Abuse, Can I Still Be Charged as Having Deserted?
If you actually left him due to his abusing you physically and he sues for a divorce based on desertion then you can give evidence of his abuse as reason for your leave. If there is a pattern of abuse you do have ground to seek limited divorce known as “constructive divorce”. Constructive divorce is granted when a party is forced to leave due to consistent abuse.
There are a lot of other divorce questions such as If I leave the house can my spouse charge me with desertion? And what health insurance rights do spouses and dependent children have after divorce? A little time spent doing research on the internet could help or you can seek the help of a competent divorce lawyer.
