AB 1875 Would Let Courts Waive California's 6-Month Divorce Wait
California AB 1875 would let a court reduce or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for good cause. The six-month rule still governs cases filed today.
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Divorce Laws
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Alabama Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Alabama divorce law explained: no-fault grounds, 6-month residency rule, 30-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file in Circuit Court.
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Alaska Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Alaska divorce law explained: no-fault incompatibility ground, no minimum residency, 30-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file in Superior Court.
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Arizona Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Arizona divorce requires proving the marriage is irretrievably broken. Learn the 90-day residency rule, 60-day waiting period, community property split, and covenant marriage rules.
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Arkansas Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Arkansas is the only state with no pure no-fault divorce. Learn the general indignities ground, 60-day residency rule, 30-day wait, equitable distribution, and covenant marriage rules.
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California Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
California divorce requires irreconcilable differences, 6-month state residency, 3-month county residency, and a 6-month waiting period. No separation required.
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Colorado Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Colorado divorce requires irretrievably broken marriage, 91-day residency, and a mandatory 91-day waiting period that cannot be waived. No separation required.
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Connecticut Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Connecticut divorce requires 12-month residency and no separation period for the irretrievable-breakdown ground. Learn grounds, waiting period, and property division.
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Delaware Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Delaware divorce requires 6-month residency and 6-month separation before the court rules, except for misconduct. Learn grounds, property division, and how to file.
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District of Columbia Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
DC divorce law since Jan 2024: no separation required, no-fault only, 6-month residency. File in DC Superior Court Family Court. Equitable distribution.
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Divorce Laws by State (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Property
Compare divorce laws across all 50 states and DC: no-fault grounds, residency requirements, separation periods, community property vs. equitable distribution.
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Florida Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Florida divorce law explained: pure no-fault (irretrievably broken), 6-month residency, 20-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file in Circuit Court.
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Georgia Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Georgia divorce law explained: no-fault (irretrievably broken) plus 12 fault grounds, 6-month residency, 30-day wait after service, equitable distribution, and how to file in Superior Court.
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Hawaii Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Hawaii divorce laws explained: no-fault irretrievably broken ground, domicile-based residency, no waiting period, and equitable distribution of marital property.
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Idaho Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Idaho divorce laws explained: irreconcilable differences no-fault ground, 6-week residency, 21-day waiting period, and community property division 50/50.
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Illinois Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Illinois is no-fault only since 2016. Learn the irreconcilable-differences ground, 90-day residency rule, 6-month separation presumption, and equitable distribution rules.
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Indiana Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Indiana divorce requires irretrievable breakdown, 6-month state residency, 3-month county residency, and a mandatory 60-day waiting period. No separation required.
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Iowa Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Iowa divorce guide: the no-fault breakdown ground, 90-day waiting period, equitable distribution of property, and step-by-step filing process.
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Kansas Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Kansas divorce guide: incompatibility ground, 60-day residency and waiting period, equitable distribution of property, and step-by-step filing process.
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Kentucky Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Kentucky divorce law explained: pure no-fault (irretrievably broken), 180-day residency, 60-day waiting period, equitable distribution of marital property.
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Louisiana Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Louisiana divorce law: community property state, 180-day separation (no kids) or 365 days (minor children), fault grounds, and covenant marriage explained.
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Maine Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Maine divorce laws explained: no-fault irreconcilable differences, no separation required, 60-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file.
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Maryland Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Maryland divorce laws updated 2023: no-fault only, fault grounds repealed, 6-month separation cut from 12, mutual consent and irreconcilable differences explained.
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Massachusetts Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Massachusetts divorce: no-fault 1A joint or 1B contested petition, 1-year residency, 90/120-day nisi period, equitable distribution, Probate and Family Court.
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Michigan Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Michigan divorce: no-fault only, 180-day state residency, 60-day wait (no kids) or 180-day wait (minor children), equitable distribution, Circuit Court.
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Minnesota Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Minnesota divorce law explained: irretrievable breakdown is the sole no-fault ground, 180-day residency required, no waiting period, equitable distribution.
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Mississippi Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Mississippi divorce law explained: irreconcilable differences requires mutual consent, 12 fault grounds, 6-month residency, 60-day wait, Chancery Court.
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Missouri Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Missouri divorce laws explained: no-fault only (irretrievably broken), 90-day residency, 30-day wait, no separation required, equitable distribution of property.
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Missouri Pregnancy-Divorce Law Change Takes Effect August 28, 2026
Missouri's amended divorce statute, letting courts finalize a divorce during pregnancy, takes effect August 28, 2026, under RSMo 452.305 (HB 1908).
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Montana Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Montana divorce laws explained: no-fault only (irretrievable breakdown), 90-day residency, 21-day wait after service, no mandatory separation, equitable distribution.
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Nebraska Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Nebraska divorce laws explained: irretrievable breakdown is the only ground, 1-year residency required, 60-day wait after service. No separation required.
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Nevada Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Nevada divorce laws: incompatibility ground, 6-week residency, no waiting period. Community property state splits marital assets 50/50. No separation required.
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New Hampshire Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
New Hampshire divorce law explained: no-fault irreconcilable differences, no separation required, residency rules, equitable distribution, and how to file.
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New Jersey Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
New Jersey divorce law explained: irreconcilable differences (6 months, no separation needed), 18-month separation ground, 1-year residency, equitable distribution.
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New Mexico Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
New Mexico divorce laws explained: incompatibility (no-fault), 6-month residency, the 30-day answer deadline after service, community property rules, and how to file in District Court.
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New York Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
New York divorce laws explained: no-fault since 2010, irretrievable breakdown ground, residency paths, equitable distribution, and filing in Supreme Court.
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North Carolina Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
North Carolina requires 1 year of separation in separate residences before filing for divorce. Learn the grounds, residency rules, and equitable distribution process.
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North Dakota Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
North Dakota allows no-fault divorce on irreconcilable differences with a 6-month residency requirement and no separation period. Learn the full process and rules.
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Ohio Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Ohio divorce law explained: no-fault grounds (incompatibility or 1-year separation), 6-month residency, 42-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and dissolution track.
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Oklahoma Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Oklahoma divorce law explained: incompatibility no-fault ground, 6-month residency, 10-day wait from filing (no kids) or 90-day wait (with kids), equitable distribution, no separation required.
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Oregon Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Oregon divorce requires only irreconcilable differences. No waiting period, no separation requirement. Learn residency rules, equitable distribution, and how to file.
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Pennsylvania Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Pennsylvania divorce: mutual consent after 90-day wait or 1-year separation unilateral. Equitable distribution state. Residency, filing steps, and grounds explained.
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Rhode Island Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Rhode Island divorce laws explained: no-fault irreconcilable differences, 1-year residency, 90-day post-decision wait, equitable distribution, and filing steps.
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South Carolina Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
South Carolina divorce laws: the only no-fault route is 1 year of separation in separate residences. Learn residency rules, fault grounds, equitable distribution, and filing steps.
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South Dakota Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
South Dakota divorce laws explained: no-fault irreconcilable differences requires mutual consent, 60-day wait, equitable distribution, no separation required.
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Tennessee Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Tennessee divorce laws: irreconcilable differences requires a written MDA, 2-year separation option, 60/90-day wait, equitable distribution. Residency: 6 months.
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Texas Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Texas divorce law: insupportability no-fault ground, 6-month residency, 90-day county rule, 60-day waiting period, community property explained.
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Utah Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Utah divorce law: irreconcilable differences no-fault ground, 3-month residency, 30-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and Title 81 recodification.
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Vermont Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Vermont divorce requires 6 months living apart (no-fault) and 6 months residency to file, with 1-year residency required before the final hearing. Learn grounds, property division, and how to file.
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Virginia Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Virginia no-fault divorce requires 1 year of separation (or 6 months with no minor children and a written agreement). No irreconcilable-differences ground. Learn residency, property division, and how to file.
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Washington Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Washington divorce requires only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. No minimum residency, no separation period, but a mandatory 90-day waiting period applies.
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West Virginia Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
West Virginia divorce: two no-fault grounds (irreconcilable differences by mutual consent, or 1-year separation). No mandatory waiting period. Marital property is divided equally by statute, with exceptions.
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Wisconsin Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Wisconsin divorce laws explained: no-fault only, 6-month residency, 120-day waiting period, community property rules, and how to file in Circuit Court.
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Wyoming Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
Wyoming divorce laws explained: irreconcilable differences, 60-day residency, 20-day waiting period, equitable distribution, and how to file in District Court.
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