Divorce Laws In Your State
Each of the 50 U.S. states has its own divorce laws. For example, do you know your state's residency requirement for filing divorce? Does your state have a waiting period for filing divorce? What is the shortest amount of time that your divorce can become final and for you to receive your divorce decree? Are you aware of how long you must wait to get remarried after divorce?
Find out about specific state divorce laws by selecting the corresponding state below.
Note: Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on your state’s divorce laws, speak to a local divorce lawyer.