Delaware Divorce

A Delaware divorce, or dissolution of marriage, can be filed in Delaware by either spouse to end the marital relationship. Upon completion of a Delaware divorce, the parties are restored back to single status. The court will also issue any necessary orders for child support and custody, alimony (spousal support) and the division of community and separate assets and debts. LegalZoom can assist you in the document preparation and filing for your uncontested Delaware divorce without the expense of an attorney.

Types of Divorce in Delaware

Simplified Procedures for Divorce in Delaware:

The respondent may file an appearance which will fulfill the requirement of service of process

Alternatives to Divorce in Delaware

A legal separation is when the parties live separately but remain legally married to one another. There is no legal provision in Delaware law providing for legal separation.

An annulment is sought in order to nullify the marriage and disavow its existence, returning the parties to their prior single status, as if they never married. The person seeking the annulment has the burden of proving to the court that one of the conditions of nullity has been met in order to have the annulment approved. Annulments are most often sought by people who feel stigmatized by the status of being divorced, or for ease of remarriage in their particular religion.