Chapter 8
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Checklist: Divorce

  • Do you want to separate from your partner or do you want to divorce your partner?
  • What are your reasons for wanting a divorce?
  • Do you have any children with your partner?
  • Does your partner agree to the divorce?
  • Can you afford to pay for an attorney to deal with your divorce?
  • Do you want to apply for legal aid to pay for an attorney? (See Applying for legal aid)
  • Has your husband treated you or your children cruelly or violently while you were married?
  • If the children are being maltreated, have you reported the case to Child Welfare or the police?
  • Does the father pay any maintenance for the children?
  • What are the respective contributions of the parties and do you want to apply for forfeiture of benefits or a redistribution of assets?