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A quick definition of absolute divorce:

Absolute divorce is when a court legally ends a marriage. It means the couple is no longer married and can go their separate ways. This is different from a legal separation, where the couple is still married but living apart. In some cases, one spouse may contest the divorce, which means they don't agree with the terms of the divorce. There are also different types of divorce, such as fault divorce (where one spouse did something wrong) and no-fault divorce (where the couple just can't get along anymore).

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Absolute divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court, which completely severs the tie between the parties. It releases them from all matrimonial obligations and dissolves the marriage tie.

Examples: If a couple decides to end their marriage and goes to court to get a divorce, they are seeking an absolute divorce. This type of divorce is different from a legal separation or a partial divorce, which only separates the couple but does not dissolve the marriage.

Explanation: Absolute divorce is the most common type of divorce sought by couples who want to end their marriage. It is a complete and final dissolution of the marriage, which means that the parties are no longer legally married and are free to remarry. The examples illustrate how a couple seeking to end their marriage would go to court to get an absolute divorce, which would legally dissolve their marriage and release them from all matrimonial obligations.

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bigfatsloth

10:35

let me guess u applied 2 weeks ago

bigfatsloth

10:36

good one cobra i love u i love u so much

SwiftKnownMockingbird

10:36

no not quite about 6 weeks ago lol

SwiftKnownMockingbird

10:36

I know some people have been waiting since December I'm not slamming that it's just a heartache to be checking daily regardless

legallybrunettelily

10:37

your frustration is still valid king

legallybrunettelily

10:37

or queen

legallybrunettelily

10:37

i dont know

SwiftKnownMockingbird

10:37

thx you I appreciate that sm

c0bra1

10:37

@bigfatsloth: 🫶🏻

c0bra1

10:38

@SwiftKnownMockingbird: i predict you will likely hear back either end of this week or early next week from a couple of them

c0bra1

10:38

given that it's nearing end of april

SwiftKnownMockingbird

10:38

bless you I sure hope so

SwiftKnownMockingbird

10:38

is everyone else waiting on a handful of schools?

legallybrunettelily

10:40

i got three schools left that been ghosting me since jan

OldDogNewTricks

10:40

What is r and r, btw? Im only shooting for touro because I essentially have a job lined up out of school. Long Island is weird. Touro maybe in the 160s but half the attorneys on this island have gone there. Not really looking for prestige. I’m likely done after this cycle. I’m 34. Getting married in a few months. Just gonna go ahead and focus on my family and career. Don’t know if I have it in me to keep going. I knew this was an uphill battle so I appreciate the honesty.

legallybrunettelily

10:41

retest and reapply

legallybrunettelily

10:41

I'll be honest if just the process of applying leaves you questioning if you have it in you to keep going then law school is gonna do you in

legallybrunettelily

10:42

this is checkers we aint even playing chess yet

c0bra1

10:43

that is true

bigfatsloth

10:44

dude studying for the lsat had me questioninf everything that was one of the lowest points in my life i think

OldDogNewTricks

10:45

Have it in me in the sense of do I want to do this again when I know a rejection is still very likely given my GPA. I have no problem taking the test again and reapplying I just mean in the sense of my grades are never gonna change so is it futile etc

BruceSutter

10:45

@OldDogNewTricks: your plan is good.

BruceSutter

10:45

stick with touro

legallybrunettelily

10:47

ah thats fair. well there have been people with worse gpas to make it, you just have to put in the work for the LSAT and maybe take the advice of the people above. your cycle isnt over yet though. hoping for the best for you and congrats on the wedding!

Mostlylegal

10:48

congrats on the wedding olddog!

BruceSutter

10:48

@OldDogNewTricks: I'm a little younger than you and not as settled into my career and need to make a big career pivot all at once. If I was already a paralegal I'd have looked more closely at part time programs

Mostlylegal

10:49

if you are thinking of starting a family soon be aware law school will likely become a second full time job

OldDogNewTricks

10:53

Thank you all! Glad I found this site. You’re all good people. Yeah, i applied to Touro’s Flex Time program. All classes on Sunday so at least I won’t be working during the day and out in class multiple times a week. Especially if we have a fam right away.

DefinitelyRobbingBanks

11:06

Anyone here plan on working full time and attending a FT program? Just me?

Applesaucer

11:21

how tf u gonna do that

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