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Discover your options below and speak with a local divorce attorney today!</p> <ul class="nav"> <li class="nav"><a href="#section1">Learn about Divorce Law with an Attorney</a></li> <li class="nav"><a href="#section2">Requirements: Filing for Divorce</a></li> <li class="nav"><a href="#section3">Child Custody: Issues Encountered in Divorce</a></li> <li class="nav"><a href="#section4">Divorce & Finances: Dividing your Property</a></li> <li class="nav"><a href="#section5">How Can Total Divorce Help You?</a></li> </ul> <p>To connect with an attorney in your area, take 2 minutes to fill out our form to the left or call us at: <span class="red-bold">1-866-615-0407</span></p> <a name=section1> <h2>Learn about Divorce Law with an Attorney</h2> <p>Divorce is an emotional process that takes up a lot of time and energy. If you are going through a divorce or just considering the prospect, consider finding a divorce lawyer in your area. Learn more about your state s law and court proceedings, and work to protect yourself and your interests. </p> <p>Work your way through issues such as child support, child custody and dividing debts and assets with the help of a local divorce lawyer. Total Divorce can connect you with an attorney in your area to talk about the specifics of your case. Fill out a form to be connected with a divorce lawyer in your area that can help you explore your case.</p> <div id="backtop"><a href="#top"></a></div> <a name=section2> <h2>Requirements: Filing for Divorce</h2> <p>Each state has its own set of guidelines you must follow when going through a divorce. Speak with a local divorce lawyer to learn about your state s specific requirements.</p> <ul> <li>Waiting Periods</li> <li class="dark">Residency Requirements</li> <li>Remarriage Waiting Period</li> <li class="dark">Postnuptial Agreements</li> </ul> <div id="backtop"><a href="#top"></a></div> <a name=section3> <h2>Child Custody: Issues Encountered in Divorce</h2> <p>If you and your spouse raised children together during your marriage, child custody is an important topic in divorce. Your state s family court may take into consideration several factors to determine child custody, including:</p> <ul> <li>Parents' ability to cooperate in matters relating to the child</li> <li class="dark">Child's relationship with parents and siblings</li> <li>History of domestic violence </li> <li class="dark">Child's preference and needs</li> <li>Stability of the home environment offered</li> <li class="dark">Parents' health</li> <li>Geographic proximity of the parents' homes</li> <li class="dark">Parents' employment responsibilities</li> <li>Age and number of children</li> </ul> <p>Consult a local divorce lawyer to find out factors and state laws that could determine custody in your case and discuss how to protect your relationship with your children.</p> <div id="backtop"><a href="#top"></a></div> <a name=section4> <h2>Divorce & Finances: Dividing your Property</h2> <p><span class="red-bold">Community property laws</span> are generally when the state divides the marital property equally without taking into consideration financial need, ability to earn an income or actions by either party that lead to the end of the marriage.</p> <p><span class="red-bold">Equitable distribution laws</span> are typically used by states more than community property laws. These laws consider several factors when distributing property, such as:</p> <ul> <li>Length of the marriage</li> <li class="dark">Age and physical and emotional health of the parties</li> <li>Income or property brought to the marriage</li> <li class="dark">Standard of living established during the marriage</li> <li>Any written agreement made before or during the marriage</li> <li class="dark">Economic circumstances when the division becomes effective</li> <li>Income and earning capacity</li> <li class="dark">Debts and liabilities of the parties</li> <li>Any other factors which the court determines to be relevant</li> </ul> <p>Talk with a local divorce lawyer to learn about your state's property distribution laws.</p> <div id="backtop"><a href="#top"></a></div> <a name=section5> <h2>How Can Total Divorce Help You?</h2> <p>Connect with a divorce lawyer in your area with the help of Total Divorce. Fill out a form and we will connect you with a divorce lawyer in your area so you don t have to worry about trying to find an attorney. From there, you can talk with your attorney and figure out what options are right for you, based on your situation.</p> <p>Divorce law varies greatly between each state, so have a local divorce attorney explain how the court system works. Get in touch with a divorce lawyer to explore important issues encountered in divorce, including child support, child custody, spousal maintenance and property division.</p> <div id="backtop"><a href="#top"></a></div> <div id="phonebug"></div> </div> <br style="clear: both" /> <div id="footer"> <div id="copyright">Copyright © 2010 TotalDivorce, LLC. (as licensee). 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