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Can One Party Alone Bring About a Divorce?

In most states, one party, acting alone, can bring about a divorce.

Often, if the parties agree to the divorce the waiting period is shortened to, say, 90 days. If only one party wants the divorce, they must often be separated for a longer time, typically a year.

Most states have laws that attempt to insure that the other party at least knows about the divorce proceeding and can participate in the process.

In many states, both parties have to participate in the court process before the court will divide the property. Sometimes, the trial to divide the property occurs separately from, and later than, the trial to grant the divorce.

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