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Your Comprehensive Guide to Divorce Options<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

There are several ways to legally end your marriage, depending on your specific circumstances.  Although most people envision traditional divorce litigation when they think of divorce, divorcing couples have more options.  These options include an uncontested divorce, a collaborative divorce or alternate dispute resolution. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Divorce, or marital dissolution, varies depending on your state and specific situation. Proper legal advice comes from an experienced family law attorney or a divorce attorney who listens to the specifics of your situation.<\/p>\r\n

Divorcing couples should expect to come to a fair and equitable settlement agreement no matter their divorce option. There are many ways to get from A to Z in a divorce<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides general information and easy-to-understand definitions for all types of divorce.<\/p>\r\n

Uncontested Divorce<\/h2>\r\n

Some states regulate when an uncontested divorce applies. In general, you and your spouse can’t have the following:
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