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?

In some divorce cases, the spouse who does not file for the divorce (non-moving) may face harsher consequences than the moving spouse.
How to File for Divorce While Living Abroad

If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad in an unhappy marriage, you may have questions about filing for divorce.
Abandonment and Desertion in Divorce

Whether you've decided that your marriage isn't working or you've found someone else and you're ready to move on, abandoning your spouse might make your divorce process more complicated than necessary.

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