http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/what-is-a-legal-separation-.html A Legal Separation is similar to a divorce in that the issues relating to child custody, child support, visitation, alimony or spousal support, the division of property and the allocation of debts are resolved. However, the parties remain legally married. Legal separation is usually pursued due to religious or other personal reasons negatively associated with a divorce. Separation and Divorce FAQs Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:35:16 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/what-is-an-annulment-.html An annulment is a method of voiding the contract of marriage. If an annulment is granted, the result is that the parties are treated as if the marriage never occurred. An annulment can only be granted if the initial marriage contract suffers from a legal defect. Such defects include an underage party without parental consent, a party lacking the mental capacity to understand the marriage contract or some type of fraud in the inducement of the marriage contract. Separation and Divorce FAQs Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:35:42 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/what-exactly-does-it-mean-to-be-divorced-.html If you are divorced it means that a judge has signed a “dissolution of marriage” declaring that you are no longer legally married to your spouse.  Just as getting married is a “legal” act so is a divorce. Separation and Divorce FAQs Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:50:27 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/what-is-the-difference-between-a-fault-and-no.html A “no fault” divorce is one where the spouse filing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at “fault”. To file for a no fault divorce, one spouse must simply state a reason recognized by the state. For example, “irreconcilable differences” is the default legal reason in California and other states. In most states, this is not a difficult hurdle to overcome. However, the downside is that in several states the couple must live apart for a period of months or even years in order to obtain a no fault divorce. Separation and Divorce FAQs Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:36:42 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/my-husband-said-that-he-will-not-allow-me-to-.html In a no fault divorce state there is nothing that your husband can do to legally prevent you from filing for and obtaining a divorce decree from the court. However, a spouse could potentially stop a fault divorce by either convincing the court that he/she was not at fault or by asserting some type of defense. The defenses associated with “fault” divorces are complicated.  Accordingly, if you have questions related to the prevention of a “fault” divorce, you should consult with an attorney. Separation and Divorce FAQs Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:37:08 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/how-do-i-file-for-divorce-.html Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse (a “Complaint”).  Many states have the necessary forms available online.  Once filed, the papers must then be delivered to your spouse (“served”).  The rules associated with what needs to be included in the Complaint and how the Complaint must be “served” on your spouse are complicated and technically specific.  Doing either without consulting a lawyer first is not a good idea. Separation and Divorce FAQs Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:45:57 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-divorced-.html This is really a two-part question.  Most states require a certain period of time to pass between the filing of the initial paperwork and the issuance of a Judgment of Dissolution (the “official” document signed by the judge stating that you are now divorced).  The period varies from six weeks to six months.  However, these time periods are assuming that you and your spouse completely agree on all issues including child support, spousal support and the divisions of assets and debts.  The fact that you are getting divorced usually indicates that you will not be agreeing on all of the issues.  So “How long does it take to get divorced?” really depends upon the time period required in your state and how long you decide to fight with your spouse over the issues mentioned above. Separation and Divorce FAQs Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:38:54 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Separation-and-Divorce/Federal/my-husband-and-i-do-not-make-much-money-and-w.html It depends.  Some states offer a simplified version of divorce that may be available to you.  In the states that do, it is usually required that you and your husband have been married for a short period, such as five years or under, have no children, only have a small amount of debt and do not own a home. 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