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Do I have to take a parenting class before my divorce will be granted?

Do I have to take a parenting class before my divorce will be granted? parenting class

Yes, the petitioner in a divorce proceeding in which there is at least one minor child under the age of 17 has six months to complete an approved parent education course otherwise the divorce petition will be dismissed.

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Will I be taxed on my 401(k) division?

401k Tax 401k tax

The Court has ordered that my 401(k) retirement account be divided.  Will I be taxed on this division?

No. This account will be divided via a document called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) which makes the transfer a tax and penalty free transfer.

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If I move to a different state, where can I file for custody?

Q: If I move to a different state, where can I file for custody? file for custody

A: Delaware, like all 50 states, has adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).  This is the law that governs where custody disputes may be filed.  Generally, custody petitions may be filed in the “home state” of the child, which is defined as the state where the child has lived for the 6 months immediately preceding the filing.

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