Uncontested Divorce

Divorce Laws by State

The following is a list of State Divorce Laws that can be found online. The links point to the actual statutes that govern divorce in each State. Divorce laws can be very complicated. It is recommended that you consult with your personal attorney for advice regarding your individual situation & circumstances. No representations are being made regarding the accuracy of these links. They are maintained by third parties and provided as a courtesy.


These are direct links to websites which contain state laws relating to divorce:

    1. Alabama Divorce Laws
    2. Alaska Divorce Laws
    3. Arizona Divorce Laws
    4. Arkansas Divorce Laws
    5. California Divorce Laws
    6. Colorado Divorce Laws
    7. Connecticut Divorce Laws
    8. Delaware Divorce Laws
    9. Florida Divorce Laws
    10. Georgia Divorce Laws
    11. Hawaii Divorce Laws
    12. Idaho Divorce Laws
    13. Illinois Divorce Laws
    14. Indiana Divorce Laws
    15. Iowa Divorce Laws
    16. Kansas Divorce Laws
    17. Kentucky Divorce Laws
    18. Louisiana Divorce Laws
    19. Maine Divorce Laws
    20. Maryland Divorce Laws – See also Maryland Military Divorce 
    21. Massachusetts Divorce Laws
    22. Michigan Divorce Laws
    23. Minnesota Divorce Laws
    24. Mississippi Divorce Laws
    25. Missouri Divorce Laws
    26. Montana Divorce Laws
    27. Nebraska Divorce Laws
    28. Nevada Divorce Laws
    29. New Hampshire Divorce Laws
    30. New Jersey Divorce Laws
    31. New Mexico Divorce Laws
    32. New York Divorce Laws

    1. North Carolina Divorce Laws
    2. North Dakota Divorce Laws
    3. Ohio Divorce Laws
    4. Oklahoma Divorce Laws
    5. Oregon Divorce Laws
    6. Pennsylvania Divorce Laws
    7. Rhode Island Divorce Laws
    8. South Carolina Divorce Laws
    9. South Dakota Divorce Laws
    10. Tennessee Divorce Laws
    11. Texas Divorce Laws

  1. Utah Divorce Laws
  2. Vermont Divorce Laws
  3. Virginia Divorce Laws
  4. Washington Divorce Laws
  5. West Virginia Divorce Laws
  6. Wisconsin Divorce Laws
  7. Wyoming Divorce Laws
  8. District of Columbia Divorce Laws – DC Military Divorce Law
  9. Puerto Rico Divorce Laws

 

Source: Cornell University School of Law, Legal Information Institute

 

un·con·test·ed
di·vorce
pronounciation:
no outstanding issues/
noun
1. a divorce in which both parties agree on the grounds for divorce and there are no disagreements as to any issues, including finances, assets, child custody & child support.
verb
1. legally dissolve one’s marriage with (someone) without issue or by default.

 

A divorce is only uncontested if there are no outstanding issues.  None.

In order to be an uncontested divorce the parties must agree about:

  • Grounds: The parties must agree on the reason for the divorce (irretrievable breakdown, abandonment, etc).
  • Property: The parties must agree on how marital property (including bank accounts, real estate & businesses) will be split. The must be in agreement as to how retirement assets and other such property should be dealt with.
  • Maintenance/Alimony: The parties must agree whether there will be maintenance or alimony and if so, the amounts and length of time such is to be paid.
  • Child Support: If there are children, the amount to be paid in child support must not in dispute.
  • Child Custody: There should be an agreement as to whether there is joint custody and/or a certain party is the custodial parent.  A visitation and parenting plan should be created and agreed upon.

If the parties disagree about anything, then they have a contested divorce

Click about to learn more about contested divorces.

 judgment of divorce =

agreement/judgment as to grounds + agreement/judgment as to assets + agreement/judgment as to all other issues including child support & child custody

uncontested divorces are much cheaper than contested divorces!

uncontested divorces are much quicker than contested divorces!

 

 

di·vorce
pronunciation:
new beginning/
noun
1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
verb
1. legally dissolve one’s marriage with (someone).

 

What is Divorce?

Divorce is the starting point of your new beginning and the first step in a new journey!

how do you get divorced?

Click any of the terms to learn more!

There are two types of divorce:

Click above to find out the difference between contested divorce and uncontested divorce. Divorce is also sometimes referred to as marriage dissolution or dissolution of marriage. Sometimes, if you are really lucky, it is referred to as a “good idea.”

To get a Divorce, you need a reason or grounds:

grounds for divorce

To get a Divorce, you must come to an agreement (or have a Court ruling) as to all property including:

 judgment of divorce =

agreement/judgment as to grounds + agreement/judgment as to assets (marital property & seperate property) + agreement/judgment as to all other issues including child support & child custody


The difference between annulment and divorce is simple. In a divorce, the marriage ends. In an annulment, the marriage is voided and ceases to exist!

In the U.S., there are over 2,000,000 marriages a year & over 800,000 divorces!

Source: Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These divorce statistics don’t even include the divorces in the states of California, Georgia, Hawaii, or Indiana! 

 

 

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