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If you have not noticed, many embattled couples are opting for DIY or do it yourself divorce. Having limited finances is the primary reason why people are finding this option quite attractive. In other cases, a general mistrust of divorce lawyers and their â??tacticsâ? are making couples feel as if they can handle their affairs better on their own, and with less money to squander away too. Others simply dread the courtroom drama ala TV and movie production. Do it yourself divorce can be accomplished, even by people who has very limited knowledge of the law. Other advantages of DIY divorce include: having the last say in all legal matters; little or no expenses when it comes to legal representation; a quiet settlement without all the drama; and of course, less emotional and mental strain on all parties involved.

Additionally, some companies that offer DIY divorce kits have complete forms that can be downloaded online anytime. This is more convenient that going to the local or nearest divorce courts and asking for official forms in person. However, a DIY divorce kit is not a guarantee that things will go exactly as planned, and that this procedure will be as easy as pie. Needless to say, divorce never came with a guarantee tag or a certificate that ensure that things will become easier afterwards. Assuredly so, you will be facing some rough waters in the future, but these kits may offer you a bit of help in steadying your course. Here are some other truths when it comes to doing the legal procedures of divorce on your own.

A DIY divorce kit is not synonymous to a lawyerâ??s degree. At one point or the other, you would need a legal representative to consult. You do not have to retain the services of a full time lawyer, but you may want to avail of legal aid if only on a consultation basis. Ask your potential attorney if he or she is willing to offer a pre-paid legal plan (also called un-bundled service. ) Here, you basically do most of the paper work and legwork like filling in forms, submitting documents, following up on your spouseâ??s files, etc. This will help you save other thousands of dollars in billable time.

In turn, your attorney could act as your mediator, set up meetings with the other party, schedule a date with a judge at a court law, and advise you on technical matters if there are complications along the way. Here is the clincher, though: a DIY divorce kit will only work if you and your spouse agree to a mediatory divorce, and that you are willing to learn some basics when it comes to divorce laws. But if you or the other party plan to take your case and present it out in court, it would be wiser to hire the services of a professional â?? and make that a very well referenced divorce lawyer at that. A divorce court judge may just turn the tide of favor over to your spouse if you present a sloppy case.

If you have not noticed, many embattled couples are opting for DIY or do it yourself divorce. Having limited finances is the primary reason why people are finding this option quite attractive. In other cases, a general mistrust of divorce lawyers and their â??tacticsâ? are making couples feel as if they can handle their affairs better on their own, and with less money to squander away too. Others simply dread the courtroom drama ala TV and movie production. Do it yourself divorce can be accomplished, even by people who has very limited knowledge of the law. Other advantages of DIY divorce include: having the last say in all legal matters; little or no expenses when it comes to legal representation; a quiet settlement without all the drama; and of course, less emotional and mental strain on all parties involved.

Additionally, some companies that offer DIY divorce kits have complete forms that can be downloaded online anytime. This is more convenient that going to the local or nearest divorce courts and asking for official forms in person. However, a DIY divorce kit is not a guarantee that things will go exactly as planned, and that this procedure will be as easy as pie. Needless to say, divorce never came with a guarantee tag or a certificate that ensure that things will become easier afterwards. Assuredly so, you will be facing some rough waters in the future, but these kits may offer you a bit of help in steadying your course. Here are some other truths when it comes to doing the legal procedures of divorce on your own.

A DIY divorce kit is not synonymous to a lawyerâ??s degree. At one point or the other, you would need a legal representative to consult. You do not have to retain the services of a full time lawyer, but you may want to avail of legal aid if only on a consultation basis. Ask your potential attorney if he or she is willing to offer a pre-paid legal plan (also called un-bundled service. ) Here, you basically do most of the paper work and legwork like filling in forms, submitting documents, following up on your spouseâ??s files, etc. This will help you save other thousands of dollars in billable time.

In turn, your attorney could act as your mediator, set up meetings with the other party, schedule a date with a judge at a court law, and advise you on technical matters if there are complications along the way. Here is the clincher, though: a DIY divorce kit will only work if you and your spouse agree to a mediatory divorce, and that you are willing to learn some basics when it comes to divorce laws. But if you or the other party plan to take your case and present it out in court, it would be wiser to hire the services of a professional â?? and make that a very well referenced divorce lawyer at that. A divorce court judge may just turn the tide of favor over to your spouse if you present a sloppy case.

One of the greatest concerns of a woman to be divorced is her financial security. There are many cases where a woman hangs on to a bad marriage merely because she is ‘looked after’ (financially) by her husband. Thus, once she has decided to opt for divorce, she must make sure that she will receive her due as maintenance or alimony.

While granting maintenance or alimony the court takes into account the financial status of the husband at the time of marriage as well as at the time of divorce and his current income, assets and dependants.

The actual amount of maintenance is determined by evaluating

* the position and status of both husband and wife * the reasonable wants of the wife * if the wife is living separately, whether there is justification in being so * the value of the wife’s property or any income derived from such property * earnings of the wife, either of her own or from any other source * Number of persons entitled to be maintained.

Maintenance

You can claim maintenance from your spouse either through civil or criminal proceedings. Earlier the maintenance amount under criminal proceedings was fixed at Rs. 500/- per month. Now this ceiling has been removed and Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been amended to calculate the amount on the basis of the assets and income of the husband.

In the Civil proceedings the maintenance money is fixed according to the financial capacity of the husband. You can opt for both civil and criminal proceedings simultaneously too. In criminal proceedings the religion of the husband and wife does not matter. The civil proceedings vary according to different religion.

The court usually directs the husband to give a separate maintenance for his wife and children, which is calculated according to his income. Usually he is supposed to pay 1/3rd of his income or salary to his wife and child as maintenance, unless the wife has an independent income or any other alternate source of income.

Children

The custody of the minor children is generally given to mother. In exceptional cases where the mother is working or is known to have neglected the child or is of an immoral character, then the father would get the custody of the child. The court always takes into regard the welfare of the child while granting the custody ship. Time Frame

Usually a divorce by mutual consent is granted within 8-9 months. If contested then it depends on the number of witnesses and evidence and would extend from 3-4 years. A recent development in the divorce law is that if both husband and wife have ruled out any form of compromise and have firmly decided to part ways, then the mandatory six month waiting period is waived and they are granted divorce immediately. If one of the couple is outside the country, then he/she could present the case through his/her advocate. But both have to be present at the time of filing the case, counseling and evidence stage. Otherwise, the ex-parte decree will be granted to the other person.

The court will not grant alimony in cases where divorce has occurred due to concealment of important facts by the wife at the time of marriage. In a recent judgment the Bombay High Court refused alimony to a woman whose concealment of her epileptic condition at the time of marriage was the reason of her divorce. The court opined that the husband would not have agreed to the marriage in the first place if he was aware of her epileptic condition. Under such circumstances, the wife cannot shift the liability of maintenance on her husband. It is of great importance that a woman knows about this valid support system before she decides to embark on the daunting task of divorce. She must arm herself with appropriate information as well as recent amendments so that her rights and dues are not denied to her in any way. Gone are the days when a woman could rest assured that her best interests will be looked after by people / relatives other than her husband. She must ensure that she is safeguarded at all times.