Good Point, there. It could just be good to have and hold a couple of pieces of it, just in case.

It is a no fault state, and the judges try to rule in a fair and reasonable manner. There is a mediation styled approach, less trial.

I remember, it involves, filing the motion for divorce. The very first court date, is about sitting with a probate officer and plugging in the financial information that involves child support. I was less, than 10 years married, so there was no alimony involved, in my case, but I'd imagine that would get resolved right then and there. This way, the financial outcome is established first and foremost.

The second court date, involved, mediation between his and my attorneys, and all four of us, sitting down, and working on both of our desires where health insurance, visitation, assets etc were concerned. Prior to that court date, I'd received, from my attorney a couple drafts of the divorce decree. And, then we met before the judge, who explained, her expectations for how she'd like things to proceed and an explanation of what would happen. Less, cooperation from either of us, would result in 'both parties not being satisfied, if she was forced to rule on this.'

The third court date, was the nisi ruling. And swearing an oath, that what was signed was what we'd agreed upon. And 90 days, later, it was absolute.

Evidence, may be a bargaining tool, more than anything else.