Divorce: Do You Need a Lawyer?

Learn more about how divorce lawyers work.

Separation Versus Divorce

Learn about the different types of separation and what it means to be separated instead of divorced.

Annulment Versus Divorce

Learn how an annulment differs from a traditional divorce.

Special Issues in Late-Life Divorce

Divorce after 50 is different from divorce when you are younger.

Late-Life Divorce: Solving the Health Care Puzzle

Late-life divorce can present unique challenges, but health care coverage doesn't need to be one of them.

Divorce in Your State

Select your state to learn about your state's laws.

Dividing Your Property During Divorce

How to divide property during a divorce.

Marriage & Property Ownership: Who Owns What?

Who owns marital property and to whom can they leave it?

Searching for Hidden Assets During Divorce

Learn what to do if your spouse is concealing property during your divorce.

Alimony: Records You Should Keep After Divorce

If alimony is part of your divorce, learn what records you should keep.

Alimony: What Do I Need to Know Before Divorce?

Learn about how alimony works and what to expect before filing for divorce.

Separate and Community Property During Marriage: Who Owns What?

The rules on what spouses own, including what is separate and community property.

Can we permanently separate or do we need a divorce?

I support him totally and he is not able to move out because he has nowhere to go.

Should I get an annulment or a divorce?

What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce? Is there an advantage to one over the other?

Can my U.S. wife deport me to Australia if we divorce?

She's threatening to not help with the next application, for permanent residency, but to divorce me and get me deported instead.

How can I stop my ex-wife from using the credit card I'm paying for?

I can't close the accounts and she refuses to do so or to sign paperwork so the bills will come to my address. What can I do?

Can I sue my husband's ex for destroying his life with financial demands?

Is there any precedent for new spouses bringing suit against former spouses?

Should I get a receipt for returning my ex-husband's property?

Now he wants it all -- but I'm afraid he's later going to claim that some things are missing. Should I ask him to sign something?

Can my mother take custody of my child because I'm a lesbian?

Would she stand a better chance of getting him if my partner had legal rights? Would that hurt me?

Did divorce invalidate my power of attorney?

Is there anything saying that once a couple files for a divorce a power of attorney is no longer legally valid, or am I stuck with this bill?