A divorce, or “dissolution of marriage”, is a filing made in a local court to end a marriage. Divorce procedures vary from State-to-State with a requirement of the spouses living separately for a period of time. After the time period is met the spouses may file the papers in the local court and begin divorce proceedings. The main items to be negotiated are alimony and child support along with the division of property.
I Want to Divorce ASAP! If you are seeking to get divorced quickly, then an uncontested divorce must be filed. then a marital settlement agreement must be completed agreeing to alimony, child support, and the division of assets.
Table of Contents
- How to File for Divorce: By State
- Divorce Proceedings (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Requirements
- File in the Local Court
- Serving the Summons
- Negotiating
- Attend Court Hearing
- Get a Name Change
- Alimony
- Alimony Calculators
- Child Support
- Child Support Calculators
- Division of Property
- Equitable Distribution Law
- Community Property Law
- How Long Does it Take?
- Where to File?
- Filing Fees
- Grounds for Divorce
- Common Forms
- Contested vs Uncontested
- Prenuptial Agreements
How to File for Divorce: By State
General Instructions
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