Divorce Filing

Virtually all couples experience difficulty from time to time. To make matters worse, ignoring problems often unnecessarily compounds minor difficulties into major issues - legally, financially, and emotionally. A much better approach when considering divorce requires familiarity with state law before forcing snap decisions. A little planning goes a long way.

Familiarity with state law is not difficult to achieve. Most states have adopted, in whole or in part, Uniform Reciprocal Acts (identical statutes in each state) which cover the enforcement of child support, reciprocity in enforcement of divorce decrees, and reciprocity in reporting. Other laws, unique to each state, tend to be similar because of common social policies promoted by state legislatures. The trend today is for state legislatures to enact uniform laws across the country while many older common law cases are preempted by new compressive state codes. In one sense, state laws are popularly being homogenized into one national standard. Nevertheless, before taking any legal action, consult a qualified local attorney to insure compliance with state law and best results. Small variations in the wording of statutes may create large differences on individual applications.

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