Understanding the Divorce Process

This section contains information to help you understand the steps in the divorce process. To begin, select an item from the list below or from the "Browse" box on the left.

• The Divorce Process: Do's and Don'ts

• Grounds for Divorce
  • "No Fault" vs. "Fault" Divorce FAQ

• Determining Eligibility for "Summary" Divorce / Dissolution

• Court Filings and Exchange of Information
  • Where to File for Divorce
    • Divorce Requirements FAQ
  • Filing and Serving the Divorce Petition
  • Answering the Divorce Petition
  • Exchange of Documents and Information - Discovery

• Key Decisions to Resolve in a Divorce:
  • Division of Property and Finances
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Paying or Receiving Child Support
  • Paying or Receiving Spousal Support

• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlement:
  • Divorce and Out-of-Court Proceedings: Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
    • Collaborative Family Law
  • Settlement Agreements and Court Approval

• Family Court and Final Judgment
  • Family Court: Key Decisions Made on a Fast Track
  • Family Courts

• Appeals and Motions to Modify the Divorce Judgment