{"id":357990,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/divorce.html"},"modified":"2023-09-01T15:27:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:27:46","slug":"divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/divorce.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is Divorce Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Is Divorce Law?<\/h1>\n\n
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Because the divorce process can be complex\u2014especially when children or significant assets are involved\u2014many people rely on divorce attorneys to protect their interests and guide them through each step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Divorce law governs the legal process of ending a marriage, including:<\/p>\n