In a divorce matter, the court may address several issues related to the marriage and family. If the parties file a Joint Petition for Divorce, the spouses generally agree on all terms in advance and a court hearing is usually not required.

In most divorce cases, the court may make decisions regarding:

  • Termination of the marriage
  • Division of marital property and debts
  • Determination of separate vs. community property
  • Spousal support (alimony)
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Child support obligations