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No. If you are a co-signor with your ex-spouse on a debt, the creditor can require the entire payment of that debt from you even though the divorce decree assigns the debt to your ex-spouse. Your divorce decree may address any recourse you may have against your ex-spouse should he or she default on the loan obligations set out. Return to top Yes. The lender can require the co-signor to make payments on a loan once the principal has declared bankruptcy on the credit. See similar questions...

Divorce records are generally in two parts: DIVORCE RECORDS & DIVORCE DECREES and are available through the Alaska Court System only. DIVORCE CERTIFICATES are available through the Bureau of Vital Statistics. DIVORCE RECORD: A divorce record is all of the pages filed in a divorce. In some divorce settlements the records can be several pages long. DIVORCE DECREE: A divorce decree is a ruling that summarizes the rights and responsibilities of the divorced parties. See similar questions...

If you were divorced in Erie County you can get a copy in our office. The cost is 25 cents per page and $1.00 to certify the document. Have your Case number ready when requesting copies. See similar questions...

The order of dissolution ends the marriage and spells out how the property and debts are to be divided, custody, support, and any other issues. When the parties negotiate their own resolution to all of the issues, they will draft the order dissolution and submit it to the court. If the order of dissolution complies with legal requirements and both parties entered into it knowingly and willingly, then the judge will approve it. See similar questions...

Divorce Decrees are filed within this office. Bring with you your index number, date of the action, and title of the action. Please be advised, only the parties involved or the attorney of record can obtain these documents. The fee for a certified copy of these records is $5.00 minimum for the first 4 pages and $1.25 for each additional page. If you are unable to come to the Office of the County Clerk, please send us your request in writing with your signature notarized. See similar questions...

d. Where the petitioner is residing at the time of presentation of the petition in case the other party is residing outside the territories to See similar questions...

If applicable, you should translate your divorce decree and apostille in your country before you arrive at the Resort. See similar questions...

The Petitioner prepares the Decree for signature by the judge or commissioner. When preparing the Decree, it is important to repeat as closely as possible what was requested in the Petition. When a case ends by default, the court generally cannot issue orders that differ from what the Petition originally requested. (For example, if the Petition does not ask for financial support for a spouse, the Decree cannot order that the Respondent pay support. See similar questions...

You (or your representative) can either come to the Clerk of Courts office or request a copy by mail. The cost is $.25 per page and $.1.00 to have the document certified. If you request a copy by mail, please include your case number (if you know it), the names of the parties, the year the divorce was filed and your return address. The average cost for the certified copy and postage is $5.00. If you include a check in that amount, we will bill you for any additional fee if the cost is more. See similar questions...

You may obtain a copy from the court where the divorce became final, Or you can obtain one with your Town Clerk’s office. To obtain a copy from the Town Clerks office the divorce must have been finalized between 1990 and six months prior to the request. Divorce Decree Certificate Application See similar questions...

What information do I need to know before I can order a divorce-verification letter online? Return to the Top If you have verified that you have entered your information correctly and still get the error message, you can apply through another method. Click here for alternate instructions for ordering. Return to the Top See similar questions...

A divorce decree may not always absolve you from your bills. You may still be obligated to repay the joint debts you and your ex-spouse incurred while married. This applies even if a divorce judge directs your ex-spouse to pay a bill. It's best to consult a lawyer about such questions. See similar questions...

A copy of a document filed in your divorce case can generally be obtained from the Judicial District Clerk's Office in the court location where the divorce took place. Your divorce decree is referred to as the "Judgment File." The Clerk's Office will need your case name and docket number (the number that was assigned to the case), and there are fees for copying and certifying. See similar questions...

If all the paperwork is in order and the defendant has signed all required documents before the final decree is scheduled to be signed, only the plaintiff (the person who filed the initial petition) must appear in court. See similar questions...