Family

The process of getting an international divorce

1. Differences between the Japanese and American Divorce Procedure

2. Thinking about a divorce but unable to make the decision

3. Divorce is decided
3.1 If you choose to file for divorce
3.2 If you have been served divorce papers
3.3 Talking to your child about the divorce
3.4 Thinking about life after divorce
3.5 Check List

4. Going to court for divorce
4.1 Preparing for court
4.1.1 Looking for a lawyer or a mediator
4.1.1.1 How to choose the right lawyer for your case
4.1.1.2 Legal fees
4.1.1.3 Points for deciding on mediator
4.1.1.4 Where to find a Pro Bono lawyer and how to work with them
4.1.1.5 How to work with family law(divorce) lawyer

4.1.2. Discussing the terms and conditions of the divorce agreement
4.1.2.1 Alimony
4.1.2.2 Child Support
4.1.2.3 Asset and Property Division
4.1.2.4 Custody / Visitation rights
4.1.2.5 What is The Hague Convention?

4.2. How divorce type is determined
4.2.1 One of the spouses causes the divorce (Fault Divorce)
4.2.2 If your marital relationship is irretrievably broken down (both parties agree the marriage can’t continue)
4.2.3 Where jurisdiction is held

4.3 Going to court for divorce
4.3.1 When there are disagreements over terms (contested no-fault divorce)
4.3.2 When there is agreement over terms (uncontested no-fault divorce)

5. Once you have agreed on all the issues, file the separation agreement with the court

6. Finalizing the divorce
6.1 What to do after the divorce is finalized
6.2 Things you should pay attention to after the divorce is finalized

7. Vocabulary