Settlement options outside of Court are often referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The benefits of using ADR to resolve divorce issues, child custody arrangements, and dividing up assets and property are numerous.
Jurisdiction refers to which Court has the ability to make legal judgments and decisions. Not just any Court can grant your divorce or make custody decisions for you and your children. You must file in the Court that has the legal authority, or jurisdiction, to make these decisions.
Many people going through a divorce have never hired a lawyer. Learn if you need a lawyer and exactly how they may help you in your divorce.