Divorce Basics

Ten Things To Do If Divorce Is Imminent

If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.

Federal Income Tax and Divorce

Get the answers to a variety of questions about how divorce affects taxes.

The Top 10 Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce

Learn how to make the best financial decisions during divorce.

Do-It-Yourself Divorce: Top Ten Tips

Are you a good candidate for a do-it-yourself divorce? Find out here.

Divorce Dictionary

Looking for the definition to a divorce term? Find it here.

Basics of the Uncontested Divorce

Do you and your spouse agree on how to resolve all of your divorce-related issues? If so, you can pursue an uncontested divorce, which is often the simplest kind.

What is a Dissolution of Marriage?

What is a dissolution of marriage? Is it just another term for divorce?

The Different Kinds of Divorce

There’s not just one way to get a divorce.

Divorces and Finances: Why Your Date of Separation Is Important

The date of separation can determine when a spouse becomes responsible for child support and/or alimony.

Divorcing a Narcissist

How narcissistic behaviors can affect the divorce process.

Top Tips for Surviving Your Divorce With a Narcissist

How to deal with this difficult personality type during a divorce.

Same-Sex Divorce: Everything You Need to Know

Along with the right to marry in every state, marriage equality laws also gave couples the right to divorce, regardless of where they live. But, in some cases, the divorce process can become very complicated.

Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, by Emily Doskow

Everything you need to know about getting a divorce.

Divorce & Money, by Violet Woodhouse with Dale Fetherling

Dealing with the finances of divorce can be a challenge--find help here.

A Judge's Guide to Divorce: Uncommon Advice from the Bench, by Roderic Duncan

Practical, useful advice from a family law judge.

Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation and Collaborative Divorce, by Katherine E. Stoner

Learn how to avoid divorce court by using mediation or collaborative divorce.

Top Tips for Managing Your Expectations in Divorce

The prospect of venturing into divorce can be intimidating. But knowing what to expect can go a long way toward diminishing anxiety down the road, and it might save you attorneys’ fees as well.

Basic Divorce Residency Requirements in Your State

Divorcenet has compiled a that chart identifies your state's residency requirements and explains, in some instances, where there may be limitations or county requirements.