Divorce

Get help navigating a divorce from beginning to end with advice on how to file, a guide to the forms you might need, and more.

How to get online divorce papers
Many divorces require a lot of paperwork, but you can get most of these documents online. Learn more about how to get started with a divorce and if you can find everything you need online.
April 10, 2024 · 4 min read
How to start a divorce
Filing for divorce is never pleasant, but if you have the right assistance or know-how, you'll be prepared to start your divorce. Knowing what to do reduces stress, so it helps to become familiar with basic divorce procedures. This article outlines the steps to start a divorce.
April 9, 2024 · 5 min read
The divorce process
April 5, 2024 · 2 min read
The complete guide to legally changing your name
No matter the reason why you want to change your name (marriage, divorce, gender change, or personal preference), there is a procedure you must follow. Find out what you need to do to change your name.
April 2, 2024 · 11 min read
What if my ex won't sign quitclaim deed
A quitclaim deed will remove your ex-spouse from the title of real estate you've been awarded in your divorce. What can you do if your ex won't sign it?
February 7, 2024 · 4 min read
How to file a divorce in Nevada
Can you use Nevada’s summary divorce procedure? Learn about the residency requirements and procedures for dissolving your marriage. Find out more about Nevada divorce laws, including grounds for divorce, community property division, alimony, and child support and custody.
February 2, 2024 · 6 min read
How divorce varies by state
Divorce varies by state, and the differences can be very important. Find out which parts of the divorce process vary the most and how you can prepare for your divorce.
February 1, 2024 · 4 min read
How long does a divorce take?
Estimating the time it takes to get a divorce includes factors such as where you live, if your state has a “cooling off" period or required period of separation, whether you're filing a no-fault or fault-based divorce, and if your divorce is contested or uncontested.
February 1, 2024 · 5 min read
Are premarital assets protected in divorce?
What happens to the property you had before getting married when you divorce? That depends on multiple factors and what you do to prepare.
January 31, 2024 · 3 min read
No-fault and fault-based divorce in New York: A checklist
Getting divorced in New York used to require very expensive court proceedings. This changed in 2010 when New York became the last state to allow no-fault divorce. Because neither spouse has to prove fault, filing a New York no-fault divorce can save both money and effort.
January 31, 2024 · 6 min read