The effective date for legal separation or nullity is the day the judgment is entered, that is, the day the judge signs it. The yellow paper you receive at the hearing or trial is only the minutes of the proceeding. You must convert it to a formal judgment before it will be signed and entered. How to file for a Divorce It is strongly suggested that you consult with a family law attorney so that you are informed of your legal rights and the important legal issues in your case. You can contact an attorney for legal advice or to represent you by looking in the telephone book or calling Lawyer Referral Service.
Many attorneys have a reasonable fee for an initial consultation.
You can contact the Family Law Facilitator's Office for assistance. The office of the Family Law Facilitator provides assistance to persons without an attorney in the area of Family Law. The Facilitator's Office is located in the Self Help Center, Room 113 of the William R. Ridgeway Relations Courthouse at 3341 Power Inn Road. The office does not give legal advice or represent litigants in Court. Customers should expect to spend at least a half-day at the Facilitator's Office and are encouraged to arrive as early as possible.