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Are divorce laws the same in all states?
Divorce laws are not the same in all states. There are some similarities among state laws, but there are also great differences. Also, all states have their own Rules of Civil Procedure which set forth time limits, forms, and state practices which must be closely followed. Sometimes, individual counties within the states have their own rules, forms, and local practices. The information provided in these answers is intended to be generally informative to the public, but this is not legal advice. You must and should always consult with an attorney practicing in your county and in your state for advice about your specific situation. Please see specific state for details and/or differences.
The Alabama laws about divorces are found at Alabama Code, Title 30, chapters 1-6.
The Alaska statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Alaska Statutes, Title 25.
The Arizona statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found: ARS §25-311 to 25-340.
The Arkansas statutes regarding divorce are found at Title 9, chapters 12-18, Ark. stat. Ann.
The California statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Cal. Fam. Code §1 to 6199. Also, California has special rules of procedure for family law cases. These rules are found in California Rules of Court, Title 5, Special Rules for Trial Courts, Division I, Family Law Rules.
CRSA Title 14, Articles 10-14.
The Connecticut statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at C.G.S.A. §46b-1 to 46b-236.
The Delaware statutes regarding divorce of marriage are found at Title 13, Delaware Code Annotated, Chapters 7-19.
The Florida statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found in Chapter 61, Florida Statutes annotated.
The Georgia statutes regarding divorce are found at GC Title 19 Chapters 5-11.
The Hawaii statutes regarding divorce are found at HRS 580-41 to 580-56.
The Idaho statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Title 32 Idaho Code chapters 6-12.
The Illinois Statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are collected in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS ACT 5.
The Indiana statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at AIC §31-1-11.5-1 to 11.5-24.
The Iowa statutes regarding marriage, obligations between husband and wife, and dissolution of marriage are found in Iowa Code Annotated Chapters 595-600B.
The Kansas statutes regarding divorce are found at KSA §60-1601 to 60-1620.
The Kentucky statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at K.R.S. §403.010 to 403.785.
Louisiana is organized into parishes, not counties. The District Court of each parish has its own rules of procedure for handling civil cases, including divorce cases. The rules are similar in many respects, but there are also distinctions unique to some districts. For example, one district requires a Summons and Petition for Divorce to be served by the sheriff only, and the court may not grant the divorce if the Plaintiff is proceeding by having the Defendant sign a waiver of service, which procedure is totally expectable in many other parishes. The local rules must also be consulted to make sure one is following the correct procedure and utilizing any required forms. Most of the applicable statutes regarding the Louisiana divorce laws are found in Articles 101-159 of the Louisiana Civil Code (abbreviated CC Art. ____). However, other applicable rules and statutes are found elsewhere. Important rules of procedure are found in Articles 3941-3957 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure (abbreviated CCP Art. ____). The Louisiana Child Support Guidelines are found in Chapter 315 of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (abbreviated RS 9:315). The laws governing the division of separate and community property in Louisiana are found elsewhere, at CC Art. 2325-2432 and RS 9:2801.
The Maine statutes regarding divorce are found at 19 MRSA §581-825.
The Maryland statutes regarding divorce are found at Titles 7-12, Annotated Code of Maryland.
The Massachusetts statutes regarding divorce are found at ALM Chapter 208 §1-47.
The Michigan statutes regarding divorce are found at MCLA §552.1 to 552.683.
The Minnesota statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Minn. Stat. §518.06 to 518.66.
The Mississippi statutes regarding divorce are found at MC 93-5-1 to 93-5-33.
The Missouri statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at VAMS §452.300 to 452.610.
The Montana statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at MCA Title 40, chapters 3-7.
The Nebraska statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Reissued Revised Statute 42-341 to 42-381.
The Nevada statutes regarding divorce are found at NRS 125.010-.520.
The New Hampshire statutes regarding divorce are found at RSA 458:1 to 458:52.
The New Jersey statutes regarding divorce are found at NJSA 2A:34-2 to 34-27. The New Jersey statutes regarding custody and support of minor children are found at NJSA 9:2-2 to 2-11. Also, the New Jersey Rules of Court have a separate section of rules dealing with divorce and other family law cases. See Rules 5:1 to 5:14, New Jersey Rules of Court.
The New Mexico statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at §40-4-1 to 40-4-20 NMSA.
The New York statutes regarding divorce are found at Domestic Relations Law §170 - 253.
The North Carolina statutes regarding divorce are found at GS §50-1 to §50-29.
The North Dakota statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at NDCC Chapter 14-03 to Chapter 14-18.
The Ohio statutes regarding divorce and dissolution of marriage are found at ORC 3105.01-.99.
The Oklahoma statutes regarding divorce are found at 43 Okl.St.Ann. §101-138.
The Oregon statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at Title 11, Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapters 106 - 110.
The Pennsylvania statutes regarding divorce are found at 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 3301 - 3707: End Rules 1920.1 - 1930.4, Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
The Rhode Island statutes regarding divorce are found at GLRI 15-5-1 to 15-5-29.
The South Carolina statutes regarding divorce are found at 1976 Code §20-3-10 to 230.
The South Dakota statutes regarding divorce are found at S.D.C.L. 25-4 to 25-10.
The Tennessee statutes regarding divorce are found at TCA §36-4-101 to §36-6-303.
The Texas statutes regarding divorce are found at V.T.C.A., Family Code §3.01-3.9611; and §154.001-.309.
The Utah statutes regarding divorce are found at UCA 30-3-1 to 30-3-37.
The Vermont statutes regarding divorce are found at 15 VSA Sections 551-762.
The Virginia statutes regarding divorce are found at CV §20-91 to 20-146.
The Washington statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found at RCW §26.09 to 26.50.
The West Virginia statutes regarding divorce are found at WV Code §48-2-1 to 2-36, and 48A-1-3 to 5-8.
The Wisconsin statutes regarding dissolution of marriage are found in Wis. Stat. Chapter 766 and Chapter 767.
The Wyoming statutes regarding divorce are found at W.S. 20-2-101 through 20-2-118, and 20-5-101 through 20-5-125 and 20-6-101 through 20-6-401.

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