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How does DivorceWriter work?
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First, complete the basic pre-purchase portion of the online interview. Then, set up your DivorceWriter account and enter your payment information. Complete the remainder of the online interview, which asks for additional information regarding your property, debts, children (if any), etc., and click on "submit."
Our automated system will transfer the information to forms specific to the state where the divorce will be filed. Your completed self-prepared DivorceWriter package is then printed and shipped to you via priority mail along with written procedures for signing and filing with the Clerk.
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How much does DivorceWriter cost?
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The DivorceWriter fee is just $149.
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How do I make changes to my documents after receiving my self-prepared Arizona DivorceWriter package?
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If you want to make changes to any of your documents after receiving them in the mail, you have two options: - Log into your account at https://www.divorcewriter.com/Home_Login.asp and make changes to your online interview responses. Then, contact customer service at 800-928-7713 or info@divorcewriter.com to obtain copies of your updated documents at no extra charge. At that time, you can choose to either have them e-mailed to you or shipped via priority mail; or
- Log into your account and email your documents to yourself using the e-mail button on the review page. Customize as needed and print.
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What if my spouse and I don't live in the state shown on this page?
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If you and your spouse live in a different state than the one that is shown on this page, click the "State of Residence" box to the left to see whether DivorceWriter supports the state where you live.
If you and/or your spouse recently left the state shown on this page OR only one of you lives in this state, click the "Continue" button to the left to review the residency requirements for this state.
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Will my documents be completed or will I have to fill them out myself when I receive them?
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For the most part, your DivorceWriter documents arrive completed with the information that you provide in the interview, ready to sign and file with your local court. There are some things you will need to write in by hand such as the date that you complete a filing step. Also, some states require that each party fill out a personal financial affidavit/disclosure. If required, these forms will be provided, one for each spouse to complete separately.
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How long will it take to receive my documents?
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Complete the easy online interview and click on "submit." DivorceWriter document packages are shipped the following business day by Priority Mail, typically 3-4 business days.
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Are court filing fees included in the fee?
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The DivorceWriter price does NOT include the filing fee charged by the court clerk when you file for divorce. To obtain the exact filing fee for your county, contact your court clerk.
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How much does DivorceWriter cost?
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For only $149, you will receive all of the documents needed to get a divorce in your state. Step-by-step filing instructions for your state are also included at no additional charge.
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Are DivorceWriter documents legal?
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DivorceWriter's goal is to provide self-help divorce documents. However, DivorceWriter is not a law firm and only lawyers are allowed to issue an opinion regarding the legality of a document and its applicability to your specific circumstances. If you have any doubts as to the applicability of your DivorceWriter purchase to your situation, you may wish to seek the advice of a lawyer licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction.
DivorceWriter offers a full refund if your documents are not accepted by the Court.
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Are LegacyWriter documents legal?
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LegacyWriter's goal is to provide self-help forms for many estate planning needs. However, LegacyWriter is not a law firm and only lawyers are allowed to issue an opinion regarding the legality of a document and its applicability to your specific circumstances. If you have any doubts about the applicability of your LegacyWriter purchase to your situation, you may wish to seek the advice of a lawyer licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will gladly refund the purchase price.
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Will LegacyWriter documents work in my state and/or in my situation?
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LegacyWriter's goal is to provide self-help forms for many estate planning needs. However, LegacyWriter is not a law firm and only lawyers are allowed to issue an opinion regarding the legality of a document and its applicability to your specific circumstances. If you have any doubts about the applicability of your LegacyWriter purchase to your situation, you may wish to seek the advice of a lawyer licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will gladly refund the purchase price.
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Will DivorceWriter documents work in my state and/or in my situation?
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DivorceWriter's goal is to provide self-help divorce documents. However, DivorceWriter is not a law firm and only lawyers are allowed to issue an opinion regarding the legality of a document and its applicability to your specific circumstances. If you have any doubts as to the applicability of your DivorceWriter purchase to your situation, you may wish to seek the advice of a lawyer licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. DivorceWriter offers a full refund if your documents are not accepted by the Court.
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Will DivorceWriter work in my state?
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Each state has its own divorce forms, which tend to vary a lot in appearance and content. DivorceWriter forms are state-specific and designed for acceptance only in the state of filing selected by the customer.
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What is included in my DivorceWriter package?
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Each package contains the completed forms needed to get a divorce in your state, including step-by-step state-specific filing instructions.
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What do I do after I receive my documents?
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Simply follow the step-by-step filing procedures included with your DivorceWriter documents, which include how and when to sign and file all documents as well as important practical procedural information to help you have a smooth, stress-free filing process.
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How does DivorceWriter work?
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- Complete the pre-buy portion of the online interview.
- After purchase you will have a chance to review your answers and provide any other details such as decisions regarding property and/or any minor children. When you are satisfied, submit your interview for printing.
- DivorceWriter will print and mail you your documents and filing instructions. You will be able to login and access your account at any time for up to a year to make any changes if needed.
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How much does DivorceWriter cost?
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The DivorceWriter fee is just $149.
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How do I change my password?
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To change your password you must first log back into your account using the login section in the upper right hand corner of this page. Then on the Review page of your online interview, select the "EDIT" tab next to "Account Email." From here you can update your password.
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How do I make changes to my existing DivorceWriter account?
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If you already have a DivorceWriter account and need to make changes to your online interview responses, you may log in to your account here: www.divorcewriter.com/Home_Login.asp
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What will be listed as the return-address on my DivorceWriter document package?
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To ensure privacy, our mailing envelopes DO NOT list DivorceWriter as the return-addressee. Pro Se Planning, Inc., the name of our parent company, is listed instead.
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Why is DivorceWriter the best?
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| Simple and fast | DivorceWriter’s™ sophisticated easy to use web site allows you to create divorce documents quickly and easily. | | Exceptional value | At $149 you’ll save substantially over other online offerings which charge up to twice as much. | | It’s private and secure | DivorceWriter.com is audited and tested daily by HackerSafe™, a leading online security company. | | Integrity | Pro Se Planning, Inc. has an "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Our record is exemplary. | | Customer service | Exceptional customer service by phone or e-mail. |
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How long will it take to receive my documents?
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After completing the easy online interview and clicking the "submit" button, your DivorceWriter document package will be shipped to you the next business day via Priority Mail. Depending on your location, Priority Mail may take 3 to 4 business days for delivery.
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Can I make changes to my documents after I receive them?
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Yes. We realize that your circumstances may change after you receive your DivorceWriter package. DivorceWriter offers easy options for making changes and obtaining new documents at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Simply contact our Customer Service by telephone or e-mail.
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Do I have to have my signature notarized on any documents?
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The state-specific filing instructions you will receive with your DivorceWriter package indicate when and where to sign documents and which documents, if any, require notarization. If notarization is ever required, a separate notary block is provided for each spouse, so that it is not necessary for notarization to occur at the same time or place.
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What is the online interview?
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In as little as 10-15 minutes, the online interview allows you to enter the information needed to complete your divorce forms, all in the privacy of your own home. After completing the online interview, simply transfer your information to our automated system for printing and shipping with just one click.
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I want to use DivorceWriter to prepare my own divorce documents. What do I do next?
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To get started, click on "Start the Process" above. You will be taken to our online interview where, in as little as 10-15 minutes, you can enter the information needed to complete your divorce forms. After completing the online interview, simply transfer your information to our automated system for printing and shipping with just one click.
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What documents will I receive?
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Each DivorceWriter package includes all of the documents needed to obtain a divorce in your state, ready to sign and file. You will also receive easy to understand, step-by-step instructions for filing for divorce in your state.
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What happens after I receive my DivorceWriter documents?
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Just follow the step-by-step instructions included with your DivorceWriter package, which provide detailed information on signing your documents as well as important practical tips to help you have a smooth, stress-free filing process.
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Why is DivorceWriter the best?
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For just $149, DivorceWriter offers a quick and easy way to create your own divorce documents, ready-to-sign and file in your state. While other online offerings cost up to twice as much, our 100% money-back guarantee, HackerSafe™ monitoring, and "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau make DivorceWriter a safe choice and a great value.
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Can I use DivorceWriter in my state?
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DivorceWriter offers documents for the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington. Your documents will be accepted for filing or your money back--100% guarantee.
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I finished the online interview. How long will it take to receive my documents?
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DivorceWriter promptly ships your document package to you via Priority Mail the next business day.
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Do any documents require notarization?
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The filing instructions included with your DivorceWriter package will provide additional information if any documents require notarization.
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What if I don't know if I have property to list?
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If you need to add or remove property after receiving your documents, you have two options: - Log into your account at https://www.divorcewriter.com/Home_Login.asp and make changes to your online interview responses. Then, contact customer service at 800-928-7713 or info@divorcewriter.com to obtain copies of your updated documents at no extra charge. At that time, you can choose to either have them e-mailed to you or shipped via priority mail; or
- Log into your account and email your documents to yourself using the email button on the review page. Customize as needed and print.
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What if I don't know if I have debts to list?
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If you need to add or remove debts after receiving your documents, you have two options: - Log into your account at https://www.divorcewriter.com/Home_Login.asp and make changes to your online interview responses. Then, contact customer service at 800-928-7713 or info@divorcewriter.com to obtain copies of your updated documents at no extra charge. At that time, you can choose to either have them e-mailed to you or shipped via priority mail; or
- Log into your account and email your documents to yourself using the email button on the review page. Customize as needed and print.
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What if I need additional documents that were not included in my DivorceWriter package?
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Contact customer service at 1-800-928-7713 or info@divorcewriter.com with the details about the document(s) you need. We have many supplemental documents available that can be emailed to you for immediate printing.
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Does DivorceWriter provide documents for annulments?
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No. DivorceWriter does not currently provide documents for annulments.
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I finished the online interview. How long will it take to receive my documents?
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DivorceWriter promptly ships your document package to you via Priority Mail the next business day. Priority Mail typically takes 3-4 business days.
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How much is the filing fee in Arizona?
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County divorce filing fees are NOT included with your DivorceWriter purchase. The fee for filing for divorce in Arizona varies from county to county, but is typically $275.00-$350.00.
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What documents are included in the self-prepared Arizona DivorceWriter package?
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Your self-prepared Arizona DivorceWriter package will include:- Detailed filing procedures for Arizona
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Summons
- Preliminary Injunction
- Notice of Right to Convert Health Insurance
- Creditor Notification
- Sensitive Data Sheet
- Acceptance of Service
- Consent Decree of Dissolution
- Customers with minor and/or legally dependent children will also receive: Child Support Worksheet, Child Support Order, Child Custody Affidavit, Parenting Plan
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What are the Arizona residency requirements for filing for divorce?
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To meet the 90 day domicile requirement, you or your spouse must have been domiciled in Arizona for at least 90 days prior to filing this document.
To be domiciled in Arizona:- Arizona must be your primary place of residence;
- You must not maintain a primary residence in another state;
- You must have moved to Arizona with the intention to remain here for an indefinite period, that is, this was not intended as a temporary stop with a definite, planned departure date; OR
- One of you must have been stationed in Arizona while a member of the U.S. military.
Papers should be filed in the county where the person petitioning for the dissolution resides.
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What are the signature requirements for the documents I will receive?
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The state-specific filing procedures included in the DivorceWriter package indicate which documents need to be signed and which documents, if any, require notarization. Some documents will require the signatures of both spouses. When notarization is required, a separate notary block is provided for each spouse, so that it is not necessary for notarization to occur at the same time or place.
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How do I serve my spouse with the divorce papers in Arizona?
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Petitioner mails or hand-delivers the divorce papers to the Respondent. Then, the Respondent signs an Acceptance of Service, which is included in the DivorceWriter package, in front of a Notary Public before it is filed with the Court Clerk.
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Where do I file the divorce documents in Arizona?
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In Arizona, divorces are filed at Superior Court Clerk's office in the county of filing.
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Will either of us be required to attend a court hearing?
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No. Since the you and your spouse will sign a Decree of Dissolution consenting to finalization of the divorce, the Judge usually signs the Decree without a final hearing. Arizona Statutes 25-329.
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What are the grounds for filing for divorce in Arizona?
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A non-covenant marriage in Arizona can be dissolved on no-fault grounds if the parties agree that the marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown, which essentially means that there is no reasonable prospect for reconciliation. Arizona Statute 25-316.
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What is a covenant marriage?
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As of August 21, 1998, the Arizona legislature created a new type of marriage called "covenant marriage." A marriage that occurred in Arizona on or after August 21, 1998 is only a covenant marriage if all of the following are true:- Both husband and wife signed a document requesting to have a covenant marriage;
- Both husband and wife attended premarital counseling; and
- Your marriage license says you have a covenant marriage.
If your marriage occurred before August 21, 1998, you do not have a covenant marriage unless you and your spouse filed a request to have your marriage converted to a covenant marriage.
Couples with non-covenant marriages can seek a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences. Couples with covenant marriages can seek a divorce on the ground that both spouses agree to the divorce.
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What if my spouse and I don't live in the same state?
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As long as one spouse meets the residency requirements for the state where the divorce will be filed, it does not matter that the other spouse lives in a different state.
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Do I have to divorce in the state where I was married?
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No, you can divorce in any state where you or your spouse meet the divorce residency requirements.
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Can the wife change her name back during the divorce?
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Yes, if a name change is desired, the necessary information will be requested in the Additional Details portion of the DivorceWriter online interview.
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How is child support calculated in Arizona?
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Based on the information provided by the customer when completing the Arizona online interview, a computer generated Child Support Worksheet is automatically created and sent to the customer as part of the DivorceWriter package. See Arizona Child Support Guidelines and Arizona Revised Statute 25-320 for additional information on child support calculation in Arizona.
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When does the duty to support end?
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There is a duty to support any living children, natural or adopted by you and your spouse, that are under 18, or that are over 18, but not yet 19, and still attending high school (or a certified high school equivalency program) and any children who are mentally or physically disabled to the extent that child support should continue past the age of majority of the child.
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What if my spouse and I have agreed to a child support amount that is different from the standard amount?
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See Arizona Statute 25-320(D), which provides a list of factors, one or more of which may be used to justify a child support amount that is different than the guideline amount.
The DivorceWriter online interview shows you the child support calculation under the guidelines. Then, the customer chooses whether to use the guideline calculation or to deviate from that calculation by entering a different child support amount as well a reason for using a different amount.
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What if we already have an existing/prior child support order?
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Customers who already have a child support order issued by a Court have the option to enter that information in this portion of the interview. In order to list a prior support order, the customer can do the following:- Select “no” to using the payment calculation;
- Enter the existing support amount in the space provided for monthly payment amount; and
- Enter the following as the reason for deviating from the state calculation: There is a prior child support order under Case No. (enter case number) that was issued by (enter court name) on (enter date of order).
Note that the information will be transferred to the applicable documents exactly as it is entered by the customer. Generally, you will also be expected to staple one copy of the prior child support order to each copy of the Settlement Agreement (sometimes called a Separation Agreement) that you will file with the Court later in the divorce process.
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What are the different types of custody in Arizona?
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- "Joint custody" means joint legal custody or joint physical custody, or both.
- "Joint legal custody" means both parents share legal custody and neither parent's rights are superior, unless the parties choose to have one parent have superior rights regarding certain decisions such as education, religion, extra curricular activities, etc.
- "Joint physical custody" means the physical residence of the child is shared by the parents so that the child has substantially equal time and contact with both parents.
- "Sole custody" means the condition under which one person has legal custody.
- "Parenting time" occurs when a parent has the right to have a child physically placed with the parent and the right and responsibility to make, during that placement, routine daily decisions regarding the child's care consistent with the major decisions made by a person having legal custody.
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What is the difference between child support and spousal support?
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Spousal support is paid to one spouse by the other for the support and care of the receiving spouse. Child support, on the other hand, is paid to one parent by the other for the support and care of dependent children
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Can we customize our documents to fit our spousal support needs?
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You can choose:- No spousal support
- Spousal support paid in periodic payments for a set duration
- Spousal support paid in a lump sum
Spouses who choose a combination of a lump sum payment with periodic payments for a set duration can enter the periodic payments here in the Spousal Support Section of the interview. Then, the one-time, lump sum payment can be added as either a property item or as a debt by returning to the appropriate section of this interview and listing it there. Customers may prefer to list the lump sum payment as property if it has already been paid. Alternatively, customers may wish to list it as a debt with the payor spouse as the creditor if it has not yet been paid.
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Where can I find more about the required Parent Education Class?
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Additional information on the required Parent Education Class for divorcing parents is available at: Parent Education Class.
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What if we each want to have our home designated as the primary residence?
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Even if you want to share joint physical custody with your spouse, one parent's home must be designated as the primary residence for child support purposes. If you choose the option for both parents' homes to be primary residences, then the primary residence will be with whichever parent has the greater number of overnight visits with the minor child(ren). This designation will be for child support purposes only. You will be asked to list the number of overnight visits that each parent expects to have later in this interview.
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Do I enter child support information here also?
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No. This section is for spousal support only. Enter information here if one spouse will be paying support for the care and benefit of the other spouse. Child support, which is paid for the support and care of a child, will be asked about later in this interview.
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We have children. Can I still use DivorceWriter?
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Yes, you can use DivorceWriter to create your divorce forms even if you have children. The online interview includes tools for creating a Parenting Plan and requesting child support if needed.
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Do I have to pay income tax on spousal support payments that I receive?
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For federal income tax purposes, spousal support is commonly considered taxable income for the receiving spouse and is also tax-deductible for the spouse that pays it. However, when a written provision is included in a settlement agreement stating that the payments are not included in the gross income of the recipient spouse nor deductible from the income of the payor spouse, you are often able to avoid any federal income tax consequences for either party.
If you have any questions regarding the tax consequences of spousal support, you may wish to contact an attorney. More information is also available at: www.irs.com
Child support is NEVER taxable income to the parent that receives it nor is it ever tax-deductible for the party that pays it.
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Can we use DivorceWriter if we have children?
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Even couples with minor children can prepare their own documents using DivorceWriter.
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What if we each will have primary physical custody of at least one child?
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DivorceWriter can accommodate split custody situations by allowing customers to select joint legal and physical custody. Then, in the box(es) provided, the customer indicates with which child(ren) the mother will have more actual parenting time and with which child(ren) the one father with have more actual parenting time. If you need further customization, DivorceWriter will provide you with a copy of your settlement agreement and/or parenting plan in Word format so that you can edit those documents further to meet the needs of your situation.
If necessary, you can also deviate to a child support amount that is different from the guideline amount. More information on child support is available in the Help Topics located in the child support portion of this online interview.
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Is spousal support commonly awarded?
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Less than 10% of DivorceWriter customers choose to include spousal support in their divorces.
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Can we specify how we will claim our child(ren) for income tax purposes?
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The DivorceWriter online interview allows you to designate which spouse will claim your minor children as dependents for purposes of federal and state income tax.
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Why do I keep getting an error for holidays and special occasions?
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For each holiday you must mark "Wife" or "Husband". In addition you must also mark "Even", "Odd" or "Every" to specify which years the selected parent will spend with the child(ren) for each individual holiday.
Examples:
- Christmas Day: If you select "Wife" and "Even" then the child(ren) will spend Christmas Day with the wife on the even numbered years.
- Father's Day: If you select "Husband" and "Every" then the child(ren) will spend every Father's Day with the husband.
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What options do we have for our real estate?
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The DivorceWriter provides an array of options for disposing of your real estate, including:- Designating responsibility for any mortgage(s) and other liabilities related to the property;
- Buying-out your spouse with a cash settlement;
- Designating one spouse to be responsible for the sale or share the responsibility equally;
- Assigning a set number of months to complete the sale of property;
- Listing one spouse as the receipient of the proceeds of the sale or assign a set percentage of proceeds, if any, to each spouse;
- Designating one spouse to pay the monthly mortgage, taxes, and repairs pending sale or share the responsibility for these expenses equally.
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We want to transfer real estate into only one spouse's name. Do we need a Quit Claim Deed?
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Generally, if you want to transfer jointly held real estate into the name of only one spouse, or if one spouse has real estate that is being transferred into the name of the other spouse, you will need to execute a Quit Claim Deed. Then, the Quit Claim Deed is filed, or recorded, with the County Clerk or Register of Deeds.
DivorceWriter cannot provide Quit Claim Deeds. If you have any questions about real estate transfers or about Quit Claim Deeds, you may need to contact an attorney.
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Will we have the option to divide one or more retirement plans?
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The DivorceWriter online interview allows spouses who have agreed to split one or more retirement plans to indicate the exact percentage that each spouse will receive of the retirement plan.
DivorceWriter cannot provide legal advice and cannot provide you with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Contact an attorney and/or the retirement plan administrator for assistance in drafting a QDRO.
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Can we divide one or more retirement plans?
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The DivorceWriter online interview allows spouses who have agreed to split one or more retirement plans to indicate the exact percentage that each spouse will receive of the retirement plan.
DivorceWriter cannot provide legal advice and cannot provide you with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Contact an attorney and/or the retirement plan administrator for assistance in drafting a QDRO.
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Can we divide/list as many items of personal property as we want?
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Choose to list all, some, or no property. The customer decides which property, if any, to list, although some courts require that at least real estate, vehicles, retirement accounts, property with titles, and/or other valuable property be listed. Spouses who have agreed to split one or more pieces of personal property can make a new entry for each spouse for each item to be divided, and then indicate the exact percentage that each spouse will receive.
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Can we divide as many items of personal property as we want?
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Choose to list all, some, or no property. The customer decides which property, if any, to list, although some courts require that at least real estate, vehicles, retirement accounts, property with titles, and/or other valuable property be listed.
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Do I need to list the legal description of my real estate?
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It is generally sufficient to just list the physical address of the property (street, city, state, zip), but some customers also list the legal description, which can be found on the deed and/or mortgage documents.
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Can I receive a portion of my spouse's retirement plan even though his/her retirement is several years away?
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The most common way for one spouse to secure the right to a portion of the other spouse's retirement plan upon his/her retirement is through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO. To obtain a QDRO, contact your spouse's human resources or personnel office who will be able to put you in contact with the retirement plan administrator. Commonly, the plan administrator will provide you with a standard QDRO to complete and file with the Court.
DivorceWriter cannot provide you with a QDRO. Contact an attorney and/or the retirement plan administrator for assistance in drafting a QDRO.
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We are each going to be liable for a percentage of one or more of our debts. How do we enter the information?
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If you are each going to be responsible for a percentage of a debt, make one entry for each spouse for each individual debt to be divided and indicate the percentage of responsibility for each spouse. Many judges will reject settlement agreements that do not contain the last four digits of an account number so you may wish to enter that information here as well.
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Do we have to list the property we've agreed to divide?
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About 50% of DivorceWriter customers list property in the online interview. The property listed will appear on the settlement agreement that is included with your DivorceWriter document package. If no property is listed, the settlement agreement will indicate that there is no property to be divided.
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Do we have to list the items of property we've agreed to divide?
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About 50% of DivorceWriter customers choose to list one or more items of property.
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Do we have to list the debts we've agreed to divide?
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About 30% of DivorceWriter customers choose to list one or more debts.
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Do we have to list the debts we have agreed to divide?
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About 30% of DivorceWriter customers list debts. The debts listed will appear on the settlement agreement that is included with your DivorceWriter document package. If no debts are listed, the settlement agreement will indicate that there are no debts to be divided.
The customer decides which debts, if any, to list, although it is generally a good idea to list debts related to real estate, vehicles, property with titles, and/or other valuable property to be listed as well as joint debts.
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What if one spouse is in the military?
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If both parties are willing to sign the papers, ending your marriage when a spouse is in the military is generally much like a regular dissolution or divorce, although there may be as many as three possible jurisdictions where the dissolution or divorce can be filed: - The legal residence of the military member
- The legal residence of the spouse
- The state where the servicemember is stationed
Typically, either you or your spouse must reside in Arizona or be stationed there in order to file for divorce there. For additional information on residency requirements, the servicemember may wish to contact his or her local JAG office.
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What if one spouse is in the military?
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If both parties are willing to sign the papers, ending your marriage when a spouse is in the military is generally much like a regular dissolution or divorce, although there may be as many as three possible jurisdictions where the dissolution or divorce can be filed: - The legal residence of the military member
- The legal residence of the spouse
- The state where the servicemember is stationed
Typically, either you or your spouse must reside in Arizona or be stationed there in order to file for dissolution or divorce there. For additional information on residency requirements, the servicemember may wish to contact his or her local JAG office.
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What if one spouse is in the military?
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What if one spouse is living in a foreign country?
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If your spouse is able to receive documents in the mail and is willing to sign and return the necessary documents to you, his or her being outside of the U.S. should not be a barrier to you filing for and obtaining a divorce in Arizona.
For any documents requiring the notarized signature of a spouse living in a foreign country, consular officials at any U.S. embassy or consulate abroad can provide a service similar to the functions of a notary public in the United States.
If you need to enter a foreign address it is possible. When completing the DivorceWriter online interview, leave the state field as "state" and enter the city and country in the city field, such as "Toronto, Canada."
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What if one spouse is living in a foreign country?
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What if I have an out of state driver’s license or no license at all?
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Lack of a valid in-state driver’s license could pose a problem if the spouse without the license is filing the initial divorce documents as it may be difficult to prove that he or she meets the residency requirements. Lack of any license at all could pose an issue when it comes to positive identification if needed in court or to verify identity for notarization purposes.
However, most counties don't require any form of identification to file for divorce. Contact the Court Clerk if you have additional questions.
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My spouse is currently incarcerated. Can we still use DivorceWriter?
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DivorceWriter documents must be signed by both spouses. As long as your spouse is capable of receiving and signing all of the necessary documents as well as having his or her signature notarized if required in your state, you would be able to use DivorceWriter.
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I am not sure my marriage was legal. Do I even need a divorce?
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DivorceWriter is for people who want to end their marriages. If you have any questions regarding the validity of your marriage, you may need to contact a lawyer.
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What if my spouse is in the military?
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Either you or your spouse must meet the residency requirements in a given state or be stationed there in order to file for divorce in that state. If both parties are willing to sign the papers, ending your marriage when a spouse is in the military is much like a regular divorce.
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My wife is currently incarcerated. Can we still use DivorceWriter?
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DivorceWriter documents must be signed by both husband and wife. As long as your spouse is capable of receiving and signing all of the necessary documents as well as acquiring any required notarization, you would be able to use this service to create your divorce documents.
You may use the address at the facility where your spouse is currently incarcerated.
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