divorce in united states

(1)      Divorce in united states is governed by State Law rather than Federal Law.

(2) the laws of state of residence at the time of divorce govern

(3) the laws of the state where couples married , will not be applied.

basic approaches 

fault based

no fault divorce

no fault based divorce 

It does not require any allegation or proof of either party for dissolution of marriage.

grounds

incompatibility, irreconcilable differences etc

fault based

it requires allegations for dissolution of marriage

defences

collusion

condonation

connivance

provocation

recrimination etc

collaborative divorce

in such a divorce parties decide according to their own will and interest and in this way they come to agreed resolution because of trained attorneys.

summary divorce

jointly filed divorce petition

basically it means that the husband and wife discussed  the  terms required by state law and they have  reached a mutual agreement.

divorce ruins family life it is as painful as death