Divorce

The term divorce refers to the dissolution or the legal end of a marriage. Each state has its own requirements governing when a divorce may be granted, including a residency requirement and grounds or a reason for the divorce. There are both fault-based and no-fault based grounds for divorce. These, too, vary from state to state; although "irreconcilable differences" and "irretrievable breakdown" are common no-fault grounds for divorce. The 50 states also vary with respect to the division of the marital property, alimony, child custody and visitation, and child support. Please read on to find a divorce lawyer, family divorce attorney or to learn more about a divorce law firm. Divorce lawyer and divorce attorney information provided by Lawyers.com.

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Divorce Articles
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- Divorce, Child Custody & Support in Your State
- State Domestic Relations & Family Codes Websites
 

Articles

- Preparing for Your Divorce
 - Bankruptcy after Divorce
- Common Divorce Mistakes
 - Alimony
- Dividing Your Property
 - Mediating Your Divorce
- Taxing Issues
 - Collaborative Divorce
- Dividing Your Debts
 - Loving Your Divorce Lawyer
- Bankruptcy During Divorce
 - Wrapping Up Your Divorce
- Divorce Law Terms - Divorced Taxpayers and Filing Status

 - Innocent Spouses and Community Income
 
Divorce FAQs
- Property Division FAQ Part I
 - Pension and Divorce FAQ
- Property Division FAQ Part II
 - Divorce Mediation FAQ
- Alimony FAQ
 
Divorce Forms and Videos
Forms
- Divorce Worksheet
- Request Marriage or Divorce Documents
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- Doesn't a Premarital Agreement take the romance out of marriage?
- Am I responsible for the debts of my spouse?
- Does Marriage Affect My Pension
 
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- Visitation Rights
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Latest Law Research and Information

Creating Marital Property
Property which you own before marriage is your separate or non-marital property after you get married. For it to remain separate property, you should keep it titled in your name and not spend marital money on it. If you want it to be marital property, have it re-titled and spend marital money on it.
Who Gets the Ring If the Wedding Is Cancelled
If your fiance(e) causes your wedding to be cancelled, you may bring a lawsuit for breach of promise to marry. You must show that an exchange of promises existed, that there was a basis to rely on the promise, that the promise was supported by consideration and that both of you were of legal age.
Getting Married and Keeping Separate Property
Property that you should consider keeping as separate property after getting married includes an interest in an ongoing family business, an inheritance of real property, property exchanged for separate property, and property that you would like your children from a previous marriage to inherit.
Ask a Lawyer - Divorce Law questions answered by leading lawyers
Can I Hide My Unborn Child From His Dad?
I just have a simple question. I have been dating a guy now for 4 years. He has three warrants out for his arrest and has gotten physical with me before. I just found out I'm pregnant and I am terrified to be permanently linked to him forever. Can I legally move away and never tell him about the...
Can I Sign Over Rights To My Kid?
Can I sign over my parental rights without the mother of my son agreeing to it. And what all has to happen if she does or doesn't have to agree to it?
I Cannot Find My Spouse
I have been married for last 16 years. During that time my husband I only lived together for about nine months. We separated and then I went into the military and he went into prison. I have had no contact with him for 15 years and we have no children or property together. How long would the process...
Being Appointed Guardian Of Nephew
My partner and I have been taking care of our nephew for the past 5 months. He is the son of my sister and he was having emotional and educational problems at home. She sent him to live with us. During that time his grades rose significantly, all of his emotional issues seemed to disappear and his...
Paying Child Support When The Child Is Removed From The State
If my ex takes my child out of state, do I need to continue to pay child support at the same rate?

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