Facing Divorce or Legal Separation?

You've come to the right place.  If you are considering an annulment, legal separation, or divorce, a divorce lawyer can help.

Use FindLaw to hire a local divorce lawyer to work with you on issues like community property division, debt allocation, child custody and support, alimony, and tax considerations.


Divorce Definitions

Divorce: (n) the dissolution of a valid marriage granted esp. on specified statutory grounds (as adultery) arising after the marriage compare annulment.

Domestic Violence: (n) violence committed by one family or household member against another see also restraining order at order

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How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?