The Case for Fault-Based Divorce: A Perspective from the Trenches of Family Law

As a legal assistant at a family law firm (and as a soon to be law school graduate), I see firsthand how the current no-fault divorce regime can create problems…

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What Should I Do if My Husband Wants to Divorce Me for Not Giving Him Children?

There is not much you can do to deny a spouse a divorce, if one lives in the U.S. Spouses in the U.S. can file for and obtain a divorce…

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Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce? 

My spouse and I have no children together and own no property together. Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce?  It's not a question of…

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Is staying with parents during pregnancy grounds for filing for divorce?

You don't have to come up with creative reasons for getting a divorce anymore in the age of no-fault divorce (in the U.S.A.).  You don't have to find a reason…

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What are the significant changes to family law in the past two centuries?

What are the most important changes to the family law in the 19th century and 20th century up to today, and why? In my opinion (and in no particular order): …

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Can you divorce your spouse even if your spouse does want a divorce?

Yes. This is what is known as “no fault divorce”. Every state in the U.S. has no fault divorce laws. Many people believe that “no fault” divorce means that one…

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