Negotiations
The majority of couples that are going through a divorce may disagree about a number of issues. Those disputes could reach a resolution for all involved with the help of their legal representatives. The legal issues could include division of debts or property, maintenance payments by one spouse to the other, or visitation and custody arrangements. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement through negotiations, a court hearing will be scheduled.
Help for Domestic Violence Victims
If an individual going through the divorce process has been the victim of domestic violence, he or she has the option of asking the court to issue an Order of Protection. In addition, the protection order can be issued on behalf of any minor children who cannot request it from the court themselves. In the event that the court's findings are that the abuse danger is imminent, the judge could rule for limiting all contact between the parties for a specific period of time.