Every state has different rules about divorce. Whether you’re looking for answers to questions about how to divide property, how to create a parenting plan, or how much child support or alimony you might get, you need to check out the laws of the state where you live. Start here by selecting the state you live in: **Provided by Divorcenet.com, powered by Nolo**
Divorce Resources By State
Divorce Laws by State
Self Help Divorce Forms by State
Most states have their own forms that residents who are divorcing need to complete, such as the petition for dissolution of marriage, financial disclosures, and many more. The state-specific links below will take you to the forms you may need to complete during the divorce process.
Government General Resources
LINK: Department of Labor–QDRO Information
This document from the Department of Labor gives a thorough rundown on QDROs, the documents needed to divide qualified retirement plans in divorce. It includes many frequently asked questions and other details needed to get these complex forms right.
LINK: Internal Revenue Service
The IRS website is the place to go for all forms, instructions, rules, and guidance related to taxes in the United States.
LINK: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
The PBGC has all the current interest rates and mortality tables you will need to divide pensions in divorce.
LINK: Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration provides all the rules and guidance you need for helping clients understand how divorce affects their Social Security.
Domestic Abuse and Mental Health National Resources
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or struggle with suicidal thoughts, please take advantage of these free/confidential resources!
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Call, chat, text with an advocate 24/7
WOMEN’S LAW
womenslaw.org
Information and resources by state and local area
NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ncadv.org/resources
Resources for adults, children, teens, immigrants, culture/race, differently abled
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255
Call or chat 24/7