Resources for Separation & Divorce
The laws governing separation and divorce can vary among location and custom. When filing for a divorce, you must take into consideration the regulations on court filings and hearings, grounds for divorce, martial property and child custody. It is therefore crucial to consult relevant resources on separation and divorce such as legal resources and attorney directories. Familiarizing yourself with the laws that apply where you or your spouse file for separation or divorce help to make certain that any legal judgment represents your best interests.
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American Bar Association
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The American Bar Association's website is an excellent resource for individuals looking for information and legal representation for separation and divorce. The association is a membership organization and the website provides public resources for individuals trying to find an experienced and reputable family law attorney. By clicking on "Lawyer Locator" under the heading topic "Public Resources" you can find an attorney in your area to represent your interests. The American Bar Association also provides you with a link to the association's Section of Family Law, which has listings for over 10,000 family law attorneys, in addition to public resources about divorce and separation.
abanet.org
Cornell University Law School
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Cornell University's Law School provides a public resource for various types of law at their Legal Information Institute. Under the family law heading, you will find a variety of topics related to divorce and separation, including extensive information about divorce divided by state. Other important topics covered by the institute are information on family court procedures and children's rights in addition to links to specific state family law statutes.
topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/table_divorce
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Divorce Net
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Divorce Net is a family law web portal with links to legal professionals, family law topics, and legal resources for specific states. The website provides a forum to search for legal representation based on your zip code, and regularly features advice and contact information for family law professionals, lawyers and mediators. The Divorce Net website also provides extensive coverage of topics such as child custody, property division, taxes and military divorces.
divorcenet.com
Divorce Magazine
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Divorce Magazine is a web portal that provides information and links for divorce and separation issues. You will find links for divorce laws divided by state, and even laws covering Canadian divorces. The website provides links to family law and divorce attorneys as well as links to articles and news items involving issues of divorce and separation. Divorce Magazine also offers advice columns from experienced family court judges, settlement preparation advice and child custody advice.
divorcemag.com
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