Divorce Web Sites

• Overviews
  • Helping Your Child through a Divorce(Nemours Foundation)
• Coping
  • Divorce Matters: Coping with Stress and Change(Iowa State University, University Extension) - Links to PDF
  • Divorce: Helping Your Child Cope with the Breakup(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Related Issues
  • Divorce Matters -Visitation Dos and Don'ts(Iowa State University, University Extension) - Links to PDF
  • Marriage Counseling: Working through Relationship Problems(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Tips for Divorcing Parents(Nemours Foundation)
• Financial Issues
  • Credit and Divorce(Federal Trade Commission)
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• Journal Articles

  References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

  • Article: Pursuing rights and getting justice on China's ethnic frontier, 1949-1966.
  • Article: Explaining cross-national differences in marriage, cohabitation, and divorce in Europe,...
  • Article: An initial evaluation of a mindful parenting program.
  • Divorce -- see more articles
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• Organizations
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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• Statistics
  • FASTATS: Marriage and Divorce(National Center for Health Statistics)
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• Children
  • Children and Divorce(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Divorce - Helping Children Adjust(American Academy of Pediatrics)
  • Kid's Guide to Divorce(Nemours Foundation)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Their House - My House: Raising Your Child in Two Different Homes(Center for Mental Health Services)
  • When Your Parents Fight(Nemours Foundation)
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• Teenagers
  • Dealing with Divorce(Nemours Foundation)

    Also available in Spanish

  • When Parents Fight(Nemours Foundation)

    Also available in Spanish

DIVORCE OVERSEAS

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IN THIS CIRCULAR IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A PARTICULAR CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC U.S. STATE OR FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO LEGAL COUNSEL IN THAT JURISDICTION.

STATE v. FEDERAL JURISDICTION: Marriage and divorce generally are considered matters reserved to the states rather than to the federal government. See, Sosna v. Iowa, 419 U.S. 393, 404 (1975) and Armstrong v. Armstrong, 508 F. 2d 348 (1st Cir. 1974 ). There is no treaty in force between the United States and any country on enforcement of judgments, including recognition of foreign divorces.

RECOGNITION BASED ON COMITY: A divorce decree issued in a foreign country generally is recognized in a state in the United States on the basis of comity (Hilton v. Guyot, 159 U.S. 113, 163-64 (1895), provided both parties to the divorce received adequate notice, i.e., service of process and, generally, provided one of the parties was a domiciliary in the foreign nation at the time of the divorce. Under the principle of comity, a divorce obtained in another country under the circumstances described above receives "full faith and credit" in all other states and countries that recognize divorce. Although full faith and credit may be given to an ex parte divorce decree, states usually consider the jurisdictional basis upon which the foreign decree is founded and may withhold full faith and credit if not satisfied regarding domicile in the foreign country. Many state courts which have addressed the question of a foreign divorce where both parties participate in the divorce proceedings but neither obtains domicile there have followed the view that such a divorce invalid (Weber v. Weber, 200 Neb. 659, 265 N.W.2d 436 (1978); Everett v. Everett, 345 So. 2d 586 (La. Ct. App. 1977); Kugler v. Haitian Tours, Inc., 120 N.J. Super. 260, 293 A.2d 706 (1972); Estate of Steffke v. Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 65 Wis.2d 199, 222 N.W.2d 628 (1974); Commonwealth v. Doughty, 187 Pa. Super. 499, 144 A.2d 521 (1958); Bobala v. Bobala, 68 Ohio App. 63, 33 N.E.2d 845 (1940); Golden v. Golden, 41 N.M. 356, 68 P.2d 928 (1937).

AUTHORITY COMPETENT TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OF FOREIGN DIVORCE IN A U.S. STATE: Questions regarding the validity of foreign divorces in particular states in the United States should be referred to the office of the Attorney General of the state in question. It may be necessary to retain the services of a private attorney if the office of the state Attorney General does not provide such assistance to private citizens. Provide counsel with copies of foreign marriage certificates, divorce decrees and copies of foreign laws concerning divorce which may be available from the foreign attorney who handled the divorce.

MIGRATORY DIVORCES: " Foreign "migratory" divorces fall into four basic categories: (Nichols, Recognition and Enforcement: American Courts, Look at Foreign Divorces, 9 Family Advocate 9-10, 37 (1987).

-- "Ex Parte" divorces, based on the petitioner''s physical presence in the foreign nation, with notice or constructive service given to the absent defendant;

-- "Bilateral" divorces, based on the physical presence of both parties in the divorcing nation, or the physical presence of the petitioner and the voluntary "appearance" by the defendant through an attorney;

-- "Void" divorces, where an ex parte divorce is obtained without notice, actual or constructive, to the absent defendant. Courts do not recognize or enforce this type of divorce;

-- "Practical recognition" divorces, wherein practical recognition may be afforded such decrees because of estoppel, laches, unclean hands, or similar equitable doctrines under which the party attacking the decree may be effectively barred from securing a judgment of invalidity. 13 A.L.R. 3d 1419, 1452. Many jurisdictions will prohibit the spouse who consented to the divorce from attacking it later under a principle of fairness called "estoppel". Thus, a party may be precluded from attacking a foreign divorce decree if such an attack would be inequitable under the circumstances. Scherer v. Scherer, 405 N.E. 2d 40, 44 (Ind. App. 1980), Rosenstiel v. Rosenstiel, 16 N.Y.2d 64, 209 N.E.2d 709, 262 N.Y.S.2d 86 (1965), and Yoder v. Yoder, 31 Conn.Supp. 345, 330 A.2d 825 (1974).

REGISTERING FOREIGN DIVORCES AND THE ROLE OF U.S. EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES ABROAD : There are no provisions under U.S. law or regulation for registration of foreign divorce decrees at U.S. embassies or consulates abroad. 22 C.F.R. 52 does provide for authentication of foreign marriage and divorce records. This is not a form a registration, but simply the placing of the seal of the U.S. embassy or consulate, or other competent authority in countries party to the Hague Legalization Convention, over the seal of the foreign court. See below for a detailed discussion of the authentication process.

UNIFORM STATE LAWS AND REGISTRATION OF DIVORCES: The Uniform Act on Marriage and Divorce (1970, 1973), 9A Unif. Laws. Ann. 461 (Supp. 1965), is in force in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, and Washington state. Section 314(c) of the Uniform Act on Marriage and Divorce establishes a procedure for the clerk of court where the divorce decree is issued to register the decree in the place where the marriage itself was originally registered. The Uniform Divorce Recognition Act, 9 Unif. Laws Ann. 644 (1979), specifically denies recognition to a divorce decree obtaining in another jurisdiction when both spouses were domiciled in the home state. The Uniform Divorce Recognition Act is in force in California, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Information about uniform state laws is available from the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws , 676 North St. Clair Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60611, tel: 312-915-0195 or via the Internet at http://www.law.upenn.edu/library/ulc/ulc.htm.

U.S. CONSULAR CERTIFICATES OF WITNESS TO MARRIAGE: With the repeal of the old 1860 statute on "solemnization of marriages", 22 U.S.C. 4192 on November 9, 1989, U.S. consular officers ceased issuing "Certificates of Witness to Marriage". Copies of certificates of witness to marriage issued between 1860 -1989 are available from the Office of Passport Services, Vital Records Section , CA/PPT/PS/PC, Suite 510, 1111 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20522, 202-955-0307. See also the Passport Services section of the Consular Affairs home page on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov.

FOREIGN MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES: In the absence of the issuance of a "Certificate of Witness to Marriage," copies of foreign marriage certificates may be obtained directly from the civil registrar in the foreign country where the marriage occurred. Contact the embassy or consulate of the foreign country in the United States for guidance on how to obtain copies of foreign public documents. The documents may then be authenticated for use in the United States as explained below. English translations may be certified by translators in the United States before a notary public. When requesting copies of foreign public documents such as marriage or divorce records, it may be advisable to write to the foreign authorities in the language of the foreign country. Enclose copies of pertinent documents and any required fees in the form of an international money order.

PROOF OF FOREIGN DIVORCE: Obtain a certified copy of the foreign divorce decree from the court in the foreign country where the divorce decree was issued. Then have the document authenticated for use in the United States as explained below. Finally, obtain a certified English translation of the divorce decree (the translator executes a certificate before a notary public in the United States). When requesting copies of foreign public documents such as marriage or divorce records, it may be advisable to write to the foreign authorities in the language of the foreign country. Enclose copies of pertinent documents and any required fees in the form of an international money order.

AUTHENTICATION OF DIVORCE AND MARRIAGE RECORDS: It may be necessary for you to provide foreign authorities or your attorney with authenticated, translated copies of your foreign divorce decree and any other pertinent documents. Consult your foreign attorney before going to this expense. An information flyer explaining the authentication process is available from the Office of American Citizens Services via our home page. Other available topics include Hague Legalization Convention and General Authentication Flyer . See also the main U.S. State Department home page at http://www.state.gov/.

U.S. SSA, VA and IRS DETERMINATIONS REGARDING FOREIGN DIVORCES: There have been a number of determinations by the U.S. Social Security Administration , Veterans Administration , and Internal Revenue Service regarding the validity of foreign divorces based on the laws of the state of residence applicable with respect to claims for benefits. For SSA, see http://www.ssa.gov/. See also, 20 C.F.R. 404.314, SSR 66-1; 20 CFR 404.328(a), 404.1101, and 404.1104, SSR 72-61; 20 CFR 404.335(a), SSR 73-10a; 20 CFR 404.336, SSR 75-16; SSR 61-65; 20 CFR 404.340(c), SSR 88-15c, Section 202(g)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(g)(1)(A) (Slessinger v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 1A Unempl. Ins. Rep. (CCH), 17,843 (1st Cir. 1987). (Cunningham v. Harris, 658 F.2d 239, 243 (4th Cir. 1981).; Thompson v. Harris, 504 F. Supp. 653, 654 (D. Mass. 1980); Lugot v. Harris, 499 F. Supp. 1118 (D. Nev. 1980). For Veterans Administration, see 27 FR 6281, July 3, 1962, as amended by 35 FR 16831, October 31, 1970; 40 FR 53581, November 19, 1975; 52 FR 19349, May 22, 1987. For the IRS, see Estate of Felt v. Comm''r, 54 T.C.M. (CCH) 528 (1987). It is our understanding that when obtained in good faith and not a sham for tax-avoidance purpose, the Internal Revenue Service recognizes foreign divorces.

OTHER CONTACTS: It may be helpful for American attorneys not familiar with enforcement and recognition of foreign divorces to consult the following resources:

ABA - the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-988-5000;

ABA Center on Children and the Law , 740 15th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, tel: 202-662-1740, http://www.abanet.org:80/child/home.html;

State or local bar association;

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers , 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 2040, Chicago, IL 50501, 312-263-6477, http://www.aaml.org/;

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers , Secretariat, 13 Claybury, Bushey, Herts WD2 3ES, United Kingdom, tel: (011)(44) 0181-950-6452; fax: (011)(44) 0181,950-8895; http://www.iaml-usa.com/;

International Society of Family Law, Brigham Young University School of Law, 518 JRCB, Provo, UT 84602;

American Society of International Law, 2223 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, Tel: (202) 939-6000; Fax: (202) 797-7133.

International Bar Association (IBA), 2 Harewood Place, Hanover Square, London, WIR9HB, England, Tel: (011) (44) (171) 629-1206; Fax: (011) (44) (171) 409-0-456.

Library of Congress Law Library, Room 240, James Madison Bldg., 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540, tel: 202-707-5079.

TREATIES: The United States is not a party to the Hague Convention on the Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations of June 1, 1970 (978 U.N.T.S. 399 (975). See also, 5 Int''l Legal Materials 389, 393 (1966); 14 Am. J. Comp. L. 697, 700 (1966); 8 Int''l Legal Materials 31, 34 (1969); 8 Int''l Legal Materials 787, 800 (1969); 18 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 488 (1969); 5 Family L.Q. 321 (1971); Reese, The Hague Draft Convention on Recognition of Foreign Divorces: A Comments, 14 Am. J. Comp. L. 692 (1966); Von Mehren, Draft Convention on the Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations: Introductory Note, 16 Am. J. Comp. L. 580 (1968); Hampton, Hunning, & Wadsley, Current Legal Developments, Hague Convention on Recognition of Divorce and Legal Separation, 18 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 483, 488 (1969). The Convention relates to such recognition but not to any ancillary matters such as findings of fault, orders for maintenance or custody of children. The Convention is in force in Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS: The Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services has available a general information flyer on the subject of enforcement of judgments which is accessible via our automated fax service or our home page on the Internet as explained below.

SELECTED REFERENCES:

24 Am. Jur. 2d, Divorce and Separation, Sec. 971, 972, 27B C.J.S. Divorce Sec. 364-366.

Berke, Mexican Divorces, 7 Prac. Law. 84 (1961).

Bronstein, The Question of Haitian and Dominican Divorces, 166 N.Y.L.J., Sept. 21, 1971.

Ceschini, Divorce Proceedings in Italy: Domestic and International Procedures, 28 Family Law Quarterly, American Bar Association, 143, 150 (1994).

Comment, Mexican Bilateral Divorce -- A Catalyst in Divorce Jurisdiction Theory?, 61 Nw. U.L. Rev. 584 (1966).

Domestic Relations - Jurisdiction, Extension of Comity to Foreign Nation Divorce, 46 Tenn. L. Rev. 238, 241 (1978).

Dyer, Recognition and Enforcement Abroad, 9 Family Advocate No. 4, ABA Family Law Section, 5, 11-14 (1987).

Forscher, Haitian, Dominican Laws of Divorce Evaluated, 166 N.Y.L.J., (October 19-20, 1971).

Foreign Divorces, A Question of Jurisdiction, 5 Southern University L. Rev. 139 (1984).

Fulton, Caribbean Divorce for Americans: Useful Alternative or Obsolescent Institution?, 10 Cornell Int''l L. J. 116, 133 (1976).

Glassman, Recognition and Enforcement at Home, 9 Family Advocate No. 4, ABA Family Law Section, 4, 6-8, (1987).

Hackworth, Digest of International Law, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, Vol. II, Chapter VI, Section 168, 382-391 (1941).

Holden, Divorce in the Commonwealth, 20 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 58, 74 (1971).

Howe, The Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees in New York State, 40 Colum. L. Rev. 373, 376 (1940); 23 Colum. L. Rev. 782 (1923).

Juenger, Recognition of Foreign Divorces: British and American Perspectives, 20 Am. J. Comp. L. 1 (1972).

Mendes da Costa, The Canadian Divorce Law of 1968 and its Provisions on Conflicts, 17 Am. J. Comp. L. 214 (1969).

Nichols, American Courts Look at Foreign Decrees, 9 Family Advocate No. 4, ABA Family Law Section, 9-10, 37 (1987).

Pedersen, Recent Trends in Danish Family Law and Their Historical Background, 20 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 332, 341 (1971).

Swisher, Foreign Migratory Divorces: A Reappraisal, 21 J. Fam. L. 9, 25n, 71-72 (1982).

Stone, The New Fundamental Principles of Soviet Family Law and Their Social Background, 18 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 392, 406 (1969).

Turner, Divorce: Australian and German "Breakdown" Provisions Compared, 18 Int''l and Comp. L.Q. 896, 937 (1969).

Whiteside, Domestic Relations - The Validity of Foreign Divorce Decrees in North Carolina (Mayer v. Mayer) 20 Wake Forrest L. Rev. 765 (1984).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Office of American Citizens Services has available general information flyers on international judicial assistance , many of which are available through our automated fax system or via our home page.

Using the Autofax System:

Dial (202) 647-3000 using the phone on your fax machine. Follow the prompts to obtain the information that you need.

Using the Internet: Many of our judicial assistance flyers are also available on the Internet via the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs home page under Judicial Assistance . See also, the Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser for Private International Law (L/PIL) home page for information regarding private international law unification. See also the home pages for many of our embassies.

QUESTIONS: Additional questions may be addressed to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of American Citizens Services, Room 4817 N.S., 2201 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20520, tel: (202) 647-5225 or 202-647-5226.

General Divorce Links

• DivorceHQ.com - Your source for all divorce issues including alimony, child support, child custody, visitation, separation agreements, financial, divorce attorneys, divorce mediators, divorce services, free child support calculator, and more.
• Divorce and Women.com - Discover How WOMEN Can "Win"  When Facing DIVORCE.  This is the one book most Men DON'T want you to read! 
• Divorce Dex - the online index for divorce, with over 1000 divorce related terms and issues covered.
• DivorceLinks.com  State and Federal Divorce Law Directory Center
• Divorce Support - the divorce homepage of the internet.
• Equality In Marriage - Educating men and women about the importance of equality in marriage and divorce.  Overall great site with many informative articles.  Check it out.
• Get Evidence For Your Divorce - Save Those Crazy Phone Messages Permanently on CD. For possible proof in court. Support your case.
• Information and Support for Women undergoing Divorce A website magazine offering inspiring and informational resources for women undergoing transition due to separation or divorce.
• TheSmartDivorce.com - Provides consulting services to help you manage and cope with the difficulties associated with divorce, giving you the tools and strategies you need to make better informed decisions and work effectively with lawyers and other divorce experts.
• Surviving Divorce:  Dr. Reena Sommer & Associates, internationally recognized divorce consultants specializing in parental alienation syndrome, custody disputes, divorce coaching and counseling, and domestic abuse issues.
• Thrive After Divorce: Success strategies, practical “how to” tips, and expert resources for how to Thrive After Divorce with access to bi-weekly ezine, blog, ebooks, teleseminars, coaching, and workshops.

Legal Divorce Links

• Colorado Family Law Guide - a comprehensive collection of Colorado divorce, paternity, and other Colorado family law articles.
• CompleteCase.com is an online uncontested divorce service center that will enable you to complete your divorce documents at home (complete with explanations and instructions), customized to your state, children, income and assets.
• Divorce Attorney - Find a Divorce Attorney or Law Firm specializing in Divorce law. Cases including Pre Nuptial Rights, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony Law, Visitation Rights, Contested Divorce and Absolute Divorce.
• Divorce Solutions Online gives you the convenience of the internet, with the legal expertise and skill of a lawyer, experienced in all areas of family law.
• Divorce Mediation - Information and FAQS about divorce mediation 
• New York Divorce  Information and resources for people facing a divorce in the state of New York.  
• Legal Help - Less Than $1/Day! - Do you need affordable legal help? Get access to a local attorney, available to help with all legal related issues for less than $1/day!
• Divorce LLC Will - forms from legalzoom.com. Created by top attorneys, LegalZoom helps you create reliable legal documents from your home or office. Save time and money on common legal matters!
• OurDivorceAgreement.com: This revolutionary divorce agreement preparation site allows cooperative divorcing couples to create their own divorce agreement online, along with supporting court required documents, using a series of self-guided forms. Also a tool for therapists, mediators and attorneys.

Divorce Mediation Links

• ColoradoDivorceMediation details how mediation works, with CO divorce forms, tools, and unique parenting resources, including helpful books, videos, support groups, and the latest in divorce research regarding parenting plan options.
• Mediation Works Incorporated is a non-profit organization offering a sliding fee scale and makes divorce mediation affordable for all Massachusetts residents.

Canadian Divorce Links

• A Guide to Separation and Divorce - British Columbia information for kids and teens who are going through parental separation or divorce, as well as comprehensive information about family justice services offered by British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General.
• Canadian Family Law and Canadian Divorce is a divorce and family law information site providing Canadians with easy-to-understand information about the complex legal issues.
• Divorce Ottawa is a family law information site with great articles on many of the issues surrounding divorce in Canada.
• Divorce Recovery Seminars - Rebuilding Relationships in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, offers a variety of seminars to help men and women alike recover from the stress of divorce and separation and rebuild your life.  Seminars include Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, The Next Step - Time for ME, Finding Love, Healing Couples in Crisis, and Step Parenting.
• Divorce Support Plus... where you get pre-marital, relationship, separation and divorce support, plus so much more!
• Ontario Divorces - Your resource for an uncontested divorce in Ontario, Canada.
• Parris Concierge.com- Toronto based service which can help with everyday tasks such as shopping and running errands while you concentrate on your divorce.

UK Divorce Links

• Armchair Advice - provides advice on relationship troubles and divorce. It includes family law expertise, information and resources for those experiencing relationship breakdown and emotional support through our discussion forum.
• Divorce Aid is an interactive self-help site for families going through divorce and separation. It provides legal and financial info and advice as well as emotional support together with children's sections and health. 
• Detective Agency UK - Investigation Agency specializing in all forms of personal and corporate investigation.
• Divorce Online UK offers self-help information about divorce in England and Wales.
• DivorceResource.co.uk - Divorce is traumatic and costly. We can help you manage the process and even show you how to have fun after you're divorced.
• Quickie Divorce UK - Complete DIY Divorce Solution. Used by Thousands. No Solicitor Fees.
• Sharing Pensions is a free information website focused on the division of pension rights resulting from UK divorce.  It also contains good general divorce information specific to the UK. 
• UK Deed Poll - Extensive information on how to legally change your name in the United Kingdom by using a Deed of Change of Name, more commonly referred to as a Deed Poll.

Divorce Links For Australia

• Australia's Divorce Directory is a service to help you find professionals in your local area to assist you through your separation. 
• Find a Mediator : Australian Mediation Services - Mediator Locator assists the community and legal profession locate skilled mediators practicing in all Australian States, Territories with requisite expertise to suit individual and corporate disputants.
• Law & Litigation : Lawyer, Solicitor & Barrister Services - SLS is a totally independent brokerage service designed to promote a network of specialized, expert Lawyers, Solicitors & Barristers in smaller firms and sole practice. This Network gives you the equivalent resources and skill of any large firm.
• Law Communicate is family law firm in Newcastle with interesting and helpful information on divorce as well as links to all the relevant Australian family divorce law, books and documents.

Other Legal Links

• Court Reporting, Videography and other Litigation Services - Elite Court Reporting provides certified court reporters, videographers, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, tele-conferencing, conference room reservation, translation and other requested legal services to facilitate your business and legal matters.
• Online Lawyer Source - Provides legal information in family law including divorce, alimony, custody, child support, adoption, pre-nuptial agreements, family contracts related to property, etc. Find a lawyer near you.
• Personal Injury Lawyers - Personal Injury Lawyers and Professional Legal Services from Gorenlaw.com.
• Seattle Personal Injury Attorneys Experienced legal representation for victims of serious injury and discrimination are available to help you at SeattlePersonalInjuryLawyers.com.

Divorce Links - Paternity Testing
The results of a paternity test can be used to establish child support payments when the father is denying parentage of the child or children in question.  If you are in need of paternity testing, you may find these resources helpful: Divorce Links Concerning Paternity

Divorce From a Christian Point of View

• Divorce Help For Christian Women - Empowering Christian women to build new lives by providing emotional, spiritual, physical, financial and legal help both during and after divorce.
• Divorce Hope - Restoring lost Biblical truth concerning divorce, remarriage and submission.  This site has an excellent collection of articles for Christians facing divorce.  

Divorce Links For Children's Issues

• A Guide to Separation and Divorce - Information for kids and teens who are going through parental separation or divorce.  Developed for British Columbia families, but with helpful information for all.
• At-Risk Youth - At-Risk.org has been compiled as a resource for parents and the general public in search of  information about at-risk youth. This site will present you with information and articles about helping at-risk youth.
• Bill's Arena - This is a site for kids, run by a kid, lobbying for joint physical custody.  
• ChildCustodyCoach.com can help reduce your attorney fees, prevent custody confusion, and help you win or gain custody.  
• Custody IQ - Learn what affects child custody decisions, build your case, and drastically improve your odds of remaining an involved parent.
• How To Love Your Kids More Than You Hate That Man
• Istepfamily.com offers a safe, secure online support group exclusively for blended family members, lead by a fantastic group of seasoned blended family members and professionals. Chat, articles, forums and much more...
• Parental Alienation Syndrome Information from Hugs to Heartbreak, a website to help you understand PAS, answer your questions, and provide some comfort.
• http://www.parentalalienation.ca/ is an extensive site with a lot of information about PAS and what your options are if you are a victim. You can also take the Parental Alienation Syndrome Questionnaire to help determine if you are a victim of parental alienation. 
• Parenting Time Calendar  offers easy to use visual tools for creating overnight and day visitation schedules.
• StepFamily Foundation of Alberta is a non-profit organization that focuses exclusively upon the concerns and needs of stepfamilies.  By participating in their research study on step-parenting styles, you can gain access to ground-breaking information that can help you succeed as a step-parent.
• TheDivorceGuide.com Do you know any children that are currently experiencing tough times through a divorce? You may now register children online to receive free benefits.

Divorce Links For Child Support Issues

• The Child Support Web - Extensive information and resources on child support, including state and federal laws, calculators, enforcement, collection methods, and more.  
• Child Support Laws - Information on child support laws in different states in America.
• Child Support Calculators  Use the appropriate State Guideline Child Support Calculator to find out how much child support you should be paying or receiving.
• Child Support Collectors - Originally started by a single mother who experienced firsthand the frustration of attempting to collect her support through the government's system, Support Collectors now collects child support and spousal support for clients nationwide. Best of all they are not paid until you get paid.  They even have an online child support calculator.
• Child Support Network Collect your unpaid child support! Since 1995 Child Support Network has collected millions of dollars for thousands of frustrated parents, just like you; and they don't get paid until you do!
• Delinquent Dad.com is a very informative source of information on collecting child support.  It offers practical advice and resources to help you collect your delinquent child support.

Divorce Links For Single Parents

• Successful Divorce and Single Parenting:   A Step-by-Step Guide to Transform Your Experience from Suffering to Success.  From nationally known parenting expert, best-selling author and award-winning speaker Mickey Michaels.

Divorce Links For Domestic Abuse

• Silent Tears provides a safe place for you to go to for support and help.
• Anger Pillow helps express anger in a safe way - The Anger Management Pillow Case helps you release the storage of negative energy you may have built up in a safe and private manner.

Divorce Links Concerning Money

• Become a Flight Attendant with AirlineInflight.com - Your Dream Career As A Flight Attendant Is Waiting For You!
• Divorce Financial Planning can help you evaluate and plan for the short and long-term financial consequences of getting divorced.
• Managing Your Finances During Divorce - This is a pdf guide that can help you learn how to maximize your cash flow, protect your home and family, protect your credit, establish your own credit rating, and plan for the future.
• Post-Divorce Credit and Debt Help - Information and services for people with credit problems caused by a divorce or separation.

Divorce Links For Starting Over

• Anger Management Techniques - An excellent website that includes eight highly successful anger management techniques, free articles for parents, and many additional anger management resources.
• Online Divorce Recovery Counseling  can can help you cope with life problems, adjusting to the difficult situations and loneliness that come in the divorce aftermath.
• New Life After Divorce - Guides, articles and tips to living a productive life after divorce
• Coach-Connect.net is a community of accredited life Coaches. Our goal is to help you find a qualified life coach that specializes in whatever area you're seeking.
• LifeWorks Counseling - Offering creative, compassionate counseling for a variety of problems.
• LifeCoachExpert - A free resource focused on improving your life, with information on career, finance, life skills, and overcoming problems. 
• SecondWivesClub.com - Sanctuary, support, solutions, & sanity for second wives & stepmoms!
• A Fun Social Group for Divorced & Separated Women! - Laugh, Dance, and Move On with our Social Sorority of Divorced Women into a new life of friendships and activities! All ages welcome!
• Advice Diva! - Relationship, love and dating advice from the fabulous Diva herself!  Learn how to get your "ex" back and find out what women really want.  Downloadable ebooks and a free online advice column.
• International Women's Day Greeting Cards From 123Greetings.com - International Women's Day is all about the celebration of being a woman. On this occasion, reach out to all the women you admire... be it your mother, sister, grandmother, friend, or in-law through our collection of warm and loving International Women's Day greeting cards and make them feel special.
• Self Growth.com -  SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self-Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
• Self-esteem For Women This is the most popular self-esteem site for women on the web. Please join our thriving community, take our test and obtain free results & recommendations to improve your self-esteem today!
• Relationship Book Entitled I'm Sorry speaks to how subtle hurt in a relationship wounds the soul as much as abuse and addresses how one can repair hurt by his or her ability to show love, respect, and honesty.
• Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc   FREE weekly support groups and programs for separated, divorced and widowed adults in Las Vegas, Nevada.  24-Hr. Information line 702-735-5544
• SelfImprovementNewsletters.com - provides one of the most complete collections of Free Newsletters for Self Improvement and Personal Growth on the internet.
• www.visionsanew.org - Visions Anew Institute's mission is to empower the divorcing woman to successfully conceive and achieve a new vision for her life. We accomplish this by connecting women with information, resources, and each other. Our programs include support groups, a resource directory, seminars and our acclaimed Divorce Survival Weekends.

Divorce Links About Infidelity

• Break Free From the Affair -  Steps, strategies and resources for stopping and recovering from the infidelity or extramarital affairs. 
• Infidelity - Chatcheaters.com was created to be a positive influence to the discovery, repair, and peaceful resolve of relationships threatened by internet infidelity.
• Marital Affair - The Affair Recovery Center is a partnership of counseling professionals dedicated to the restoration of marriages crippled by infidelity.
• PornAddictHubby.com - Relationship Rescue for Wives and Girlfriends of Internet Pornography Addicts
• Signs of a Cheating Spouse - Find out the warning signals of a cheating spouse and what you can do to get the evidence that you need.
• Truth About Deception.com - Everything you wanted to know about how, when, and why people lie to those they love.
• Discovery Services, Private Investigations - A well-established detective agency with a track record of success. Specializing in surveillance, domestic investigations, and insurance claim investigations.  Professional investigations at very reasonable prices.