Do divorce laws differ much from state to state?
A short answer is yes to this question. Divorce laws are very specific from one state to another. In general, however, the divorce laws provide for various types of divorce claims whether they be either fault claims or no fault claims. The typical fault claims for getting a divorce are adultery, desertion, or cruelty. The no fault claim is simply that, i.e. neither party is alleging any fault on the part of the other, they simply want a divorce. As part of many divorce proceedings, the Court also has the authority to divide the property that was acquired during the marriage and also to the resolve issues relating to child custody, child support and also spousal support. See Brien Roche’s book “Law 101” published by Sphinx Publishing for more information on this subject. Click here. What are my rights as a tenant? Your rights as a tenant are, for the most part, governed by the written lease that you signed. Most jurisdictions also have a landlord/tenant act that may apply to your partic
