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Pennsylvania FAQ's: Children and Divorce

1. Can I force my spouse to leave our marital home, and if so, will he/she still be responsible for some of the expenses? Oftentimes when a married c...

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Kansas Divorce FAQs

What is the Procedure for Initiating a Divorce? A divorce action is initiated by filing a petition and summons for divorce (legal paperwork requesti...

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Violations in New Jersey

Although domestic violence does not just occur between spouses, this article focuses primarily on abuse between spouses and the contempt charges tha...

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Virginia Separation Agreements

What is a Separation Agreement? Despite its name, a separation agreement is not literally an agreement to separate: it’s actually an agreement ab...

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Common Law Marriage in New Jersey

What is a Common-Law Marriage? A “common-law marriage” refers to a long-term relationship, where the couple has shared a household together, and...

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Contested Versus Uncontested Divorce in Ohio

Aside from hurt feelings and the sometimes devastating loss of a relationship, difficult issues can arise during a divorce, such as child custody an...

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No-Fault Versus Fault Divorce in New Jersey – FAQs

Is New Jersey a No-Fault State? New Jersey allows “no-fault” divorces, but it is not a pure “no-fault” state. Divorcing couples in New Jerse...

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No-Fault Versus Fault Divorce

Today, most states reject notions of “fault” in divorce and have adopted “no-fault” laws that allow couples to divorce without airing their ...

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Colorado Divorce FAQs

What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Colorado? Colorado is a purely “no-fault” state which means courts won’t consider either spouse’s miscon...

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How to Find Hidden Assets in Divorce

Unfortunately, many people attempt to hide assets before or during a divorce in order to avoid sharing them with to their soon-to-be ex. However, di...

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Does Spousal Abuse Have Any Effect on a Divorce?

Of course, spousal abuse affects divorce, especially the emotional aspect of divorce.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Texas

Grounds for Divorce Texas recognizes divorce based on either fault or no-fault grounds. The grounds for a no-fault divorce in Texas are: insuppor...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Washington

Washington is a no-fault state, meaning that the only basis for filing for divorce is an assertion that the marriage is irretrievably broken. ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Virginia

In Virginia, there are both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. A no-fault divorce is also  referred to as “separation divorce” and the ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Vermont

Vermont allows couples to file for divorce based on either fault or no-fault grounds. The fault grounds are: adultery, a prison sentence of three ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Utah

Grounds for Divorce Divorce is available in Utah based on either fault or no-fault grounds. A no-fault divorce is based on either irreconcilable ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in South Carolina

Grounds for Divorce South Carolina recognizes both no-fault and fault grounds for divorce. A couple may file for a no-fault divorce if they hav...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Rhode Island Divorce Basics

Rhode Island allows couples to file for divorce under either fault or no-fault grounds. The fault-based grounds for divorce include impotency, a...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Oregon

Grounds for Divorce Oregon is a no-fault state, and the only ground for divorce is irreconcilable differences between the spouses. Oregon recogniz...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Oklahoma

Oklahoma allows for the following fault-based grounds for divorce: abandonment of at least one year, adultery, impotency, habitual drunkenness, an...

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New York Divorce Basics

New York courts may order one spouse to pay alimony. The judge will review several factors to determine the amount of the order, such as the lengt...

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Dissolution of Marriage in New Jersey

This article explains the divorce process in New Jersey. The same process applies to registered domestic partners or couples in a civil union who ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Wyoming

Wyoming only recognizes two grounds for divorce: irreconcilable differences and incurable insanity. Irreconcilable differences provides the traditiona...

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Dissolution of Marriage in West Virginia

West Virginia recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. The basis for a no-fault divorce is that there are irreconcilable differences be...

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Dissolution of Marriage in New Hampshire

This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in New Hampshire.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Nevada

This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Nevada. The same laws apply to registered domestic partners in Nevada, excep...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Nebraska

This article explains the divorce laws and procedures in Nebraska.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Wisconsin

The only ground for divorce in Wisconsin is a statement that there's been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The spouses may submit statement...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Montana

This article explains the divorce laws and procedures in Montana.

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Child Custody in New Jersey: The Best Interests of the Child

Courts making custody awards pursuant to separation or divorce in New Jersey must consider, first and foremost, the best interests of the children inv...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Missouri

This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Missouri.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Mississippi

This article explains the rules and procedures to get divorced in Mississippi.

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Taking the High Road in Divorce

What do you do when you have a choice about how to act in your divorce? Take the high road. 

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Dissolution of Marriage in Michigan

This article explains how to get a divorce in Michigan.      Grounds for Divorce You may get a divorce in Michigan if your marriage is irretrie...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Minnesota

This article explains how to obtain a legal divorce in Minnesota. Grounds for Divorce Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the only ground for...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Pennsylvania

Grounds for Divorce Pennsylvania recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. Fault grounds include willful desertion, adultery, cruelty, ...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Massachusetts

This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Massachusetts. The same laws apply to same-sex married couples who wish to d...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Maryland

This article explains how to get a divorce in Maryland. The laws explained here also apply to same-sex couples who were legally married in another sta...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Maine

This article explains how to get a divorce in Maine.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Louisiana

This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Louisiana.

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Can You Afford to Get Divorced?

Money or lack thereof is one of the biggest stressors in marriage. It is also a huge stressor when people consider divorce. And for good reason.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Indiana

This article outlines the rules and procedures for getting a divorce in Indiana.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Illinois

This article explains the rules and procedures for getting a divorce in Illinois. These rules apply to opposite-sex married couples and to opp...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Idaho

This article outlines the rules and procedures for getting a divorce in Idaho.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Georgia

This article outlines the rules and procedures for getting a divorce in Georgia.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Florida

Florida Divorce Basics This article explains the divorce process in Florida.

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Dissolution of Marriage in Connecticut

Connecticut Divorce Basics This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Connecticut. The same laws apply to same-sex...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado

This article explains the general rules and procedures to get a divorce in Colorado. Grounds for Divorce In Colorado, you may file for divorce if...

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Dissolution of Marriage in California

This article sets forth the general rules and procedures for obtaining a divorce in California. The rules and procedures apply to opposite-sex couples...

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How to Work with Your Divorce Lawyer

A divorce is an emotional process. It is not easy to terminate a marriage, no matter how ready you are. You want an attorney with integrity and profes...

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Dissolution of Marriage in Alabama

This article explains the laws and rules about getting divorced in Alabama.

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The Zen of Divorce

To divorce or not to divorce; that is not only the question, but often the life choice. The painful and agonizing decision to separate one’s lif...

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GPS Tracking on a Cheating Spouse's Vehicle

You sit at home, knowing that your spouse is cheating, knowing that they are out drinking and driving, knowing that they are acting against the best i...

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Ten Things You Should Know About Divorce

When a marriage ends, spouses and their children often face a perfect storm of stressful events: new living arrangements, parenting schedules, and o...

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Expectations for a Day in Court

Knowing what to expect in the court room and from the Judge is the most important thing to know about preparing for a day in court. One important asp...

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Dissolution of Marriage in New York

To file for a divorce in New York State, you must meet the residency requirement. You or your spouse must live in New York at the time the divorce pap...

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Did You Know You Can Get a Divorce in New Jersey Without Ever Going to Court?

  If you live in one of the New Jersey counties that permits default divorces without appearance, it is possible to complete a divorce without eve...

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Recession Relief: When and How Can a Former Spouse Modify a Support Award in Today's Economy?

In these ever-changing and increasingly uncertain economic times, many people are experiencing a change in their financial circumstances which may r...

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Unmarried Cohabitation Law & Meretricious Relationships in Washington State

My ex-girlfriend lived in my home for the past seven years. We broke up two months ago. Yesterday, I was served papers claiming that we had a meretr...

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Wisconsin Divorce FAQs

Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state, which means one spouse doesn't have to prove infidelity, desertion, or some other significant failing by the ot...

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