What is the difference between an absolute divorce and a limited divorce?
An Absolute Divorce dissolves a marriage. If you and your spouse cannot agree, the court will decide all issues of custody, property (use and possession, ownership, value, whether marital or non-marital, and sale and/or division), and support (child support and alimony). A Limited Divorce does not dissolve the marriage, but allows the court, if you and your spouse cannot agree, to decide issues of custody, property (use and possession and ownership only), and support (child support and alimony). The purpose of a Limited Divorce is to provide support until you meet the requirements for an Absolute Divorce. Once you meet the requirements, you may amend the court papers to request an Absolute Divorce.
