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No one likes to see a relationship end. In the perfect world no marriage would end in divorce...but in the real world there are situations when there are just not any other alternatives. For some couples, after they have tried everything to make a marriage work without success, the only answer is divorce.

If you are in a bad relationship it may be time for you to get the facts, learn about the possible pitfalls, and equip yourself with all the necessary legal requirements. Check with our online guide to legal separation, divorce law, child custody and support, visitation rights, alimony, and property division to learn what to consider if you're contemplating divorce.

Sometimes, the stark reality of visiting a divorce lawyer provides the wake up call that a couple needs to stop dodging the problems in the relationship and begin serious work to bring the marriage back. In some cases the damage is so bad that divorce is the only rational choice.

It may surprise you to find out that many lawyers who specialize in divorce also work with couples to explore less traumatic alternatives. Discussing trial separation and marriage counseling may open up solutions that can help a toubled marriage heal.

In addition to legal resources, there's emotional support and free advice to be found all around the Net in online chats & forums, cyber support groups with related links to organizations offering post-divorce tips and advice on how to begin life again as a single...

More about divorce law around the Web:

Divorce Net - One-stop browsing for legal and other resources by U.S. state, advice columns and features, a comprehensive list of very active bulletin boards, chat, FAQ, downloadable legal forms.

Divorce Helpline - An online service specializing in California divorce cases with emphasis on friendly mediation, but with helpful how-to's applicable anywhere and featuring a useful FAQ, a Reading Room of related articles, suggested books and the online Short Divorce Course.

Divorce Source - Featuring a searchable database of divorce lawyers and professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada, and a wealth of other resources including a divorce how-to, downloadable manuals and reports, online articles, financial tools and calculators, suggested books, related links.

Divorce & Child Custody - Nolo - Encyclopedic knowledge from one of the top law info sites, featuring FAQs and articles on getting a divorce, mediation, property division and alimony, child custody, visitation rights and child support.

Do It Yourself Divorce : Divorce Forms and Divorce Papers - Download forms and papers for a fee, and click around the rest of the site for state-specific divorce and family law, child support calculators, custody and visitation information.

Divorce Recovery 101 - Free online support group with helpful advice on the sometimes rocky road to recovery with an online chat, and feature articles on practical, emotional and legal issues, related links.

Free Legal Services - Links to free or low-fee legal services and advice offered by legal aid societies, law societies or associations in all 50 U.S. states.

Divorce Law: Questions and Answers - Electronic booklet detailing Canadian divorce procedures including separation, getting a divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, division of property and post-divorce issues, with related links and resources.

Divorce Aid - Guide to UK Divorce Law - The place to get step-by-step emotional, financial and legal support, advice and information, plus check out an excellent kids and divorce resource page, with links to related agencies, solicitors and organizations.

Application for Divorce - Australia Family Law Courts - The official government guide and legal how-to on divorce and family court issues for Australian citizens. The site provides a divorce kit in MS Word or PDF format that can be downloaded at no cost.

also in Home Legal Advisor -> Child Custody | Legal Separation

also see -> 25 Tips for Parents Whose Children Are Getting a Divorce

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