subject: Types of Divorce [print this page] Divorce is the legal agreement which formally terminates the marriage, and the laws pertaining to a divorce vary between jurisdiction. Following are the major types of divorce that are recognized by the court of law:
No-Fault Divorce: under this type of divorce there is no need for any allegation or proof of fault. Either of the two or both the parties can jointly make an application for divorce to end their marriage.
At-Fault Divorce: In this type of divorce one has to prove that the partner has commited a mistake that is unacceptable in a marriage. There are many grounds on the basis of which one party can blame the other for the end of marriage, such as physical or mental cruelty, adultery and insanity.
Summary Divorce: Also referred to as simple divorce, this type of divorce is granted only when the couple fulfills certain eligibility requirements, or agree upon a certain key issue in advance. Certain criteria on the basis of which the couple can file for divorce are short marriage, no children or marital property under a threshold.
Uncontested Divorce: Before entering the court, the couple reaches to a fair agreement about divorce and related issues, such as property and children. In such an amicable scenario, approval of divorce is almost guaranteed.
Collaborative Divorce: here the couple reaches an argreement through the assistance of lawyers on divorce issues. The couple will be assisted by attorneys and most often by a neutral financial specialists or/and divorce coaches.
Mediated Divorce: Here the mediator assists the couple in their communication process by providing information and suggestions to resolve differences between the two parties. This mediation helps the couple in developing tailored divorce agreement which can be filed in the court.
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