For No-Fault Divorce papers and instructions on filing in each of the United States, please click here and select your state. For help articles on Read more...

The State of Colorado refers to divorce as a "dissolution of marriage", and is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not Read more...

Your Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) will address how the divorce affects your IRAs and employer-provided retirement plans.    What is Read more...

If you are getting a divorce, it's best when you can decide with your spouse on the division of property rather than let the court take control. To Read more...

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What if you want a divorce, but don't know where your spouse is? To learn more, please click here. Read more...

Choosing between legal separation and a divorce is often a difficult decision.  Click here for a list of common reasons that couples often Read more...

To get a legal name change after divorce in Texas, please click here.  Read more...

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To get a legal name change after divorce in Illinois, please click here. Read more...

Here's how get a legal name change after divorce in Florida. To learn more, please click here. Read more...

To get a legal name change in California after you have divorced, please click here to learn your next steps.  Read more...

The State of Wyoming is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce. Wyoming uses irreconcilable Read more...

The State of Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce.  To learn more, please Read more...

In order to be granted a no-fault divorce in the state of West Virginia, a couple must state grounds, or terms that qualify them for said divorce. The two Read more...

The District of Columbia offers no-fault divorces, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party. D.C. law states that one party must allege Read more...

The state of Washington is a purely no-fault divorce state. Its system is intended to settle matters without resentment and bitterness. Washington's Read more...

In the state of Virginia, there are several grounds for divorce. The 5th ground, `living apart` is considered the no-fault ground. To learn more, please Read more...

The State of Vermont offers no-fault divorces, where one party alleges that the marriage is `irretrievably broken` (commonly known as irreconcilable Read more...

Utah offers both fault and no-fault divorces; the no-fault grounds are irreconcilable differences or three years of consecutive non-cohabitation.  To Read more...

The state of Texas allows both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.  To learn more, please click here.    Read more...

Tennessee offers both fault and no-fault divorces. In order to file for a no-fault divorce, the couple must state that there are "irreconcilable Read more...

The State of South Dakota offers a no fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. Irreconcilable differences can only be used as a grounds for Read more...

South Carolina grants both fault and no-fault divorces. If a spouse believes that the marriage should end on the grounds of adultery, alcoholism, physical Read more...

The State of Rhode Island offers a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. To learn more, please click here.  Read more...

The State of Pennsylvania offers two types of no-fault divorce. A "mutual consent divorce" can be granted ninety days after filing for divorce Read more...

Oregon is a purely no-fault divorce state, which means that a couple does not need to prove grounds for the divorce, other than "irreconcilable Read more...

Oklahoma is one of few states that still maintains fault grounds for divorce, though it also essentially grants no-fault divorces on the grounds of " Read more...

No-fault divorce in Ohio works very similarly to a fault divorce in that most of the procedures are the same. To receive a divorce from someone living in Read more...

A no-fault divorce can be obtained relatively quickly in the state of North Dakota as long as both parties are in agreement to the terms of the divorce. Read more...

The State of North Carolina still requires grounds for divorce, but they do offer one no-fault ground: `one-year separation`. If any other reason is Read more...

New York State is not a No-Fault Divorce State, because certain grounds for divorce are required.  However, recent changes in State law now include Read more...

New Mexico offers both fault and no-fault divorces. In order to receive a no-fault divorce, the filing spouse must state their grounds for filing as Read more...

In the state of New Jersey, you can file for divorce on several grounds: adultery, extreme cruelty, desertion, and no-fault. No-fault divorce means the Read more...

The state of New Hampshire offers no-fault divorces, where one party alleges that the marriage is `irretrievably broken` (commonly known as irreconcilable Read more...

Nevada provides two no-fault divorce grounds: incompatibility, and living separately and apart. To learn more, please click here. Read more...

Nebraska offers a no-fault ground for divorce, for cases in which there is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.  To learn more, please click Read more...

No-fault divorces are recognized by the State of Montana.  One party must allege that the marriage is `irretrievable breakdown`.   To learn more, Read more...

Missouri is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning that there is no need to provide grounds for the dissolution of the marriage.  To learn more, Read more...

Mississippi provides both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. The no-fault ground is simply, "irreconcilable differences". To learn more, Read more...

Minnesota is a purely no-fault divorce state, which means that neither party must find grounds for divorce, rather, the couple can get a divorce on the Read more...

Michigan is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning that there is no need to prove grounds (like adultery or impotence) in order to get a divorce.  Read more...

The State of Massachusetts is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce if a no-fault Read more...

In order to file for a divorce in the state of Maryland, the spouses must have grounds or reason to do so, which must have occurred in Maryland, or else Read more...

No-fault divorces are recognized by the State of Maine.  One party must allege that the marriage is `irretrievably broken`.  This is commonly Read more...

Louisiana offers both fault and no-fault divorces. In order to be granted a no-fault divorce a couple must live separately for two years or more. In Read more...

Kentucky is a no-fault divorce state, however, a divorce is not granted until the couple has lived apart for at least 60 days prior to the filing for Read more...

The State of Kansas still requires grounds for divorce, but does offer one no-fault ground: "incompatibility". To learn more, please click here. Read more...

Iowa is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning a divorce may be granted if the couple agrees that there has been a breakdown of the marriage Read more...

Indiana offers both fault and no-fault divorces. A fault divorce places blame on either party, and can only be considered if one spouse believes that Read more...

Illinois allows both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. The no-fault grounds for divorce are based on the couple living separate and apart for a Read more...

The State of Idaho offers no-fault divorces. In order to file for divorce, one party must allege that the marriage is `irretrievably broken` (commonly Read more...

The State of Hawaii offers no-fault divorces, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party.  To learn more, please click here.    Read more...

In the state of Georgia there are 13 grounds for divorce. One of these is "irretrievably broken [marriage]", or the no-fault ground.  To Read more...

The State of Florida is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce. Florida law states that Read more...

The State of Delaware recognizes no-fault divorces. Delaware permits several grounds for filing a no-fault divorce such as incompatibility between the Read more...

The State of Connecticut still requires that a couple find grounds or reason for a divorce. However, Connecticut does offer a no-fault grounds for divorce: Read more...

The State of California is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning the court will not assign fault to either party for the divorce.  To learn more, Read more...

Arkansas is not a no-fault divorce state: this means the parties must have grounds (a valid reason according to the state) to request the divorce.  Read more...

Arizona is a purely no-fault divorce state, which means that neither spouse has to prove blame or responsibility to end the marriage.  To learn more, Read more...

The State of Alaska recognizes no-fault divorces where one party alleges that `incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the Read more...

No-fault divorces are recognized by the State of Alabama.  One party must allege that the marriage is `irretrievably broken`.  This is commonly Read more...

A no-fault divorce is not the same as an uncontested divorce. A no-fault divorce refers to the grounds for the divorce-- typically separation, Read more...

The difference between a fault and a no fault divorce is the grounds for the divorce. In the first case, the spouse filing the divorce claims the other Read more...

No. We provide do-it-yourself services for consumers and small businesses, but if you have specific legal questions, we can connect you with a lawyer. If Read more...

What if Neither Spouse Has Group Coverage? If neither you nor your spouse has access to group coverage than you’ll need to agree how you’ll be Read more...

What’s the Difference Between a Fault and No Fault Divorce? The difference between a fault and a no fault divorce is the grounds for the divorce. In Read more...

What Is Legal Separation? With a legal separation married individuals remain married under the law but opt to live separately--just as with an informal Read more...