Filing for Divorce

Filing for divorce can be a difficult process to navigate. It includes numerous steps, such as filling out forms, serving paperwork on your spouse and submitting information to the right court. In addition, every state has different rules in terms of how to obtain a divorce, including unique requirements regarding how long you must live in the state before you can file (residency) and the approved grounds for divorce. To learn the basics of filing for divorce in your state, click on your state's link below.

Filing for Divorce State-by-State Laws:

Filing for Divorce

Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?

Even though you might not want to be the spouse who files for divorce first, it might benefit you to file the paperwork before your spouse does.
Steps In A Contested Divorce

Getting divorced is never easy, but dealing with a contested divorce may be the hardest process to go through. Learn more about the steps in a contested divorce.
How to File for Divorce While Living Abroad

If you or your spouse lives outside the U.S., you'll need to follow both international and state laws to make sure your divorce is valid within the U.S.
Abandonment and Desertion in Divorce

When a spouse vanishes without warning, the emotional toll is just the beginning—abandonment can have major legal consequences in divorce, custody, and even criminal court. But how do courts define it, and what rights do you still have?
How to File for Divorce Online

Using an online divorce service can save you time and money and keep you out of court. Find out if an online divorce is right for you.
How to Get a Divorce Without Your Spouse

It’s possible to file for divorce even when you don’t know where your spouse lives. There is a catch, though.

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