Hello,
I had 3 separate cases for absolute divorce, alimony, and for custody. The judge asked the clerk to combine all 3 cases giving me one date last time I went to court, but I would like to know if I should have a pre-typed judgment and how that should be worded as the one I’ve seen just states judgment for absolute divorce but has no mentions of alimony or custody? Also, do I need a Certificate Of Absolute Divorce form as well? Thank you for your time.
You can have a judgment or order ready to submit to the judge after a hearing, but it is usually difficult to predict what a judge may order for alimony and child support and so those orders are drafted after the hearing.
The certificate of absolute divorce needs to be submitted to the clerk on the day of the absolute divorce hearing.
Anna Ayscue
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