Christian Divorce

Courts do allow biblical references in court. For a Christian, divorce consistent with beliefs is available, however, be aware that Christian principals will not be permitted to preempt state law. For instance, arguing Christian principals alone may result in the omission of required legal elements to sustain a claim. Therefore, religious principals are most effect when used in addition to compliance with all legal requirements. Settlement prompted by shared Christian beliefs tend to be most effective.

Note when filing:

The legal requirements governing the dissolution of marriage, property distribution, and child support payments are different for each state because of variations in divorce cases rendered by the courts. As new cases are finalized, new precedents cause variations in actual application. For this reason, everyone considering dissolution should consult local legal counsel. Best results are obtained by legal counsel before choosing any course of action. Also be aware that all filings require a permanent public record. Public records are rarely expunged without strict proof of extraordinary circumstances. Public records are made available to anyone willing to pay a nominal fee.

A primary consideration behind the development of new laws centers around the rights of children of the marriage. Children are seldom represented by lawyers, yet are deemed, as a matter of judicial and public policy, to deserve an overriding interest in all decisions. The needs of children financially, socially, parentally and educationally are protected and necessarily the joint responsibility of parents. Legislatures, courts and juries oversee the protection children interests without regard for contrary agreements between parents.