<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by scared in washington:
Is it possible to get a divorce before the custody issues are settled?
If so what is the "legal term" ?
My ex is stalling divorce. I'm thinking if I was to obtain the divorce now, then he could pay for his stall tactics. Instead of running up my attorneys fee. He is acting as his own attorney, therefore its not costing him anything to drag this out.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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My response:
Yes.
When there are two issues involved; e.g., divorce and support issues, it's called "Bifurcation" of the trial. When there are three issues; e.g., the first two mentioned, and custody issues, it's called "Trifurcation" of issues.
And yes, a divorce can be dealt with real quickly, first, and leave the other issues for another day, by splitting up the issues as explained above.
IAAL
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