This is due to the fact that much of the language in the pages has been taken directly from the laws and statutes of each state. We apologize for this. We feel, however, that, as a reference, the technical details of the laws should be provided. This is technically referred to as the venue. The specific language of the grounds for divorce in each state are listed.
Some states have more than one no-fault ground.
Some states have also retained some fault-based divorce grounds. The information under this heading shows the name of the correct court in which to file your papers for divorce. It may also show the exact wording necessary for the court name in the caption of your divorce court papers. The correct language for the title of your request for divorce is listed. This is generally either a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or a Complaint for Divorce.