The term divorce refers to the dissolution or the legal end of a marriage. Each state has its own requirements governing when a divorce may be granted, including a residency requirement and grounds or a reason for the divorce. There are both fault-based and no-fault based grounds for divorce. These, too, vary from state to state; although "irreconcilable differences" and "irretrievable breakdown" are common no-fault grounds for divorce. The 50 states also vary with respect to the division of the marital property, alimony, child custody and visitation, and child support. Please read on to find a divorce lawyer, family divorce attorney or to learn more about a divorce law firm. Divorce lawyer and divorce attorney information provided by Lawyers.com.

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-   Can This Marriage be Annulled? -   How, Where and When Can I Get an Annulment?

-   Effects of Annulment -   Legal Separations

-   What's "Alienation of Affection?"

Starting Your Divorce

-   Checklist: Preparing for Divorce -   Where Do I File for Divorce?

-   Words and Terms You Should Know: Divorce and Family Law -   Collaborative Divorce Law

-   Information to Gather When Considering Divorce -   Mediating Your Divorce

-   Grounds for Divorce and Defenses

Where to file for Divorce

-   Residence & Domicile Requirements in Divorce -   Is Your Divorce Valid in All States?

-   Divorcing When Your Spouse Lives In Another State -   Ex Parte Divorce: When Only One Spouse Participates

-   Getting a Divorce in a Foreign Country -   Common Law Marriage and Your Divorce

-   Where to File for Divorce -   Grounds for Divorce in New York

Divorce Topics

-   Loving Your Divorce Lawyer -   Wrapping Up Your Divorce

-   Who's in Control During Your Divorce? You Are -   Changing Your Name After Divorce

-   Divorce and Dating -   Remarriage

-   Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Divorce

Divorce - Property and Assets

-   Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act -   Stock Options in Divorce

-   Characterization of Property in a Divorce -   Will the House Have to Be Sold if You're Divorcing?

-   Assets and Property Divison In Divorce -   Apartment or House Lease in Divorce and Property Division

Divorce - Finances and Support

-   Does My Soon-To-Be Ex-Spouse Have To Support Me? -   Bankruptcy During Divorce

-   Alimony -   Divorce and Job Hunting

-   Divorce and Your Budget -   Bankruptcy After Divorce

-   Divorce: Stocks and Closely Held Corporations -   Enforcing Court-Ordered Spousal Support or Alimony

-   Dealing with Credit and Creditors During Divorce

Divorce and Benefits

-   COBRA Health Coverage and Divorce -   The Impact of Marriage on Federal Benefits

-   Retirement Benefits and Divorce -   Retirement Benefits in Divorce

Divorce and Tax Issues

-   Taxing Issues during Divorce -   Divorce: Tax, Innocent Spouses & Community Income

-   Your Tax Return Filing Status After Divorce -   Going Back to School after Divorce and Tax Matters

-   Tax Matters for Alimony and Maintenance - Part 1 -   Deductions for Alimony & the Family Residence

-   Tax Matters for Alimony and Maintenance - Part 2 -   Divorce, Medical Expense Deductions & Tax Credits

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