State Divorce Laws
The following pages contain a synopsis of the divorce laws for each state and Washington D.C.. The information is written from researching current statutes and code detailing the typical issues addressed in a divorce or dissolution of marriage. Although we do our best to keep this information current, the statutes and code are revised by each state on a periodic basis. If any of the following information is of particular interest or concern, you may want to consider doing further research or consulting a divorce lawyer in your area.
The following pages will provide you with the state divorce laws addressing the following issues, but not limited to; Residency Requirements, Grounds for Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage, Property Division, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, and Spousal Support or Alimony.
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(Options 2, 3, 4 & 5 are state specific and include extensive filing
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DOWNLOADABLE State Specific Divorce Forms Software with Filing Instructions: Some people choose to have a Lawyer draft and file divorce forms for them, but this software will provide you with the instructions and tools to easily draft, execute and file your own forms.
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You answer the questions on-line and submit your order - We use the information to create a Completed Divorce Forms Package (view package contents after choosing your state) - You receive your "Forms Package" with Filing Instructions priority mail in a confidential envelope within four (4) business days.
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State Guidebooks with Divorce Forms & Filing Instructions: These are state specific "How to File for Divorce" Guides that contain all the necessary instructions, forms and agreements for filing with the court.
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