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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-PART 1

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🔹Is it necessary to attend court for a divorce application, or is signing documents at a law firm sufficient?

🔸After signing the divorce documents at the law firm, both parties are still required to attend court to complete the divorce proceedings.

🔹If I do not wish to see my spouse but still want a divorce, is that possible?

🔸You may choose different dates to attend the law firm and sign the divorce consent documents separately. However, both parties will generally still be required to attend court during the legal proceedings.

🔹Can we first agree to divorce and only decide on the divorce terms later (such as child custody and maintenance)?

🔸No. The parties cannot agree to divorce first and decide on the terms later. All divorce-related arrangements must be agreed upon before the divorce application is filed.

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