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Divorce - General, Laws and Process Recent Article List Coming Home to Yourself - Creating Your Sanctuary Separation and divorce are often experienced as an overwhelming loss. Not only have you lost a partner, friend, and lover, you may also feel as if you are losing your sense of self. The purpose of this article is to suggest a steadying course of action that will guide you in the discovery of the person you most want to be. Divorce, Separation and Annulment in the District of Columbia There are only two grounds for divorce in the District of Columbia. Both are so-called no-fault grounds-that is, a party does not have to prove that his spouse did something wrong (for example, committed adultery) to get a divorce. The two grounds are voluntary separation for six months, or separation for a year. The difference between the two is that with the former, the couple must agree to separate-that is, the separation must be voluntary. The Divorce Roller Coaster - Staying Buckled and Keeping Your Head The emotional impact of a divorce can be intense, and has lots of highs and lows - and upside down and sideways turns as well. Like a roller coaster ride that you didn’t buy a ticket for, the emotions that emerge during divorce can come and go unpredictably. These feelings can be a bit overwhelming. Recent Divorce (General) Blog Posts     All Divorce (General) Blog Posts Navigate:   Home States District of Columbia Divorce Source Washington D.C. Divorce Articles, News and Resources Divorce - General, Laws and Process Start Your DC Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find District of Columbia Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Go to D.C. Professionals & Resources Join the Network Washington D.C. Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Washington D.C. Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free DC Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. A no-fault divorce is permitted in Washington D.C. when there is mutual voluntary separation for six months or the spouses have been living separate and apart for one year, which may be accomplished under the same roof if the parties do not share a bed and food.

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