How to Find Divorce Records Online

By Christopher Evans


Marriage has many definitions depending on the belief of people including their ways of living or cultures. In terms of local recognition, most countries and other jurisdictions limit marriage to two of opposite sex only. However, some countries allow polygamous marriage because of their culture and certain beliefs which is commonly practice by religious people like Islam, Buddhist, Judaism, Hinduism, Latter Day Saint Movement, Celtic traditions and some of Christians and Roman Catholic Church. In the twenty first century, several countries and other jurisdictions have legalized same sex marriage. In 2001, Netherlands became the first country to legalize same sex marriage, although Denmark legally recognizes same sex union in the year of 1989. But not all has a happy ending as others have decided to end their marriage and Divorce Records are needed in order to legally end a marriage.

Mostly divorce must be confirmed by a court law and in front of a court judge before is it put into effect. Divorce is defined as the final termination of a marital union, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the persons involved. Divorce laws vary in different countries depending on their beliefs, culture, religion and its people. Most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other legal authority in a legal and right process. Legal divorce process may also involve issues of alimony, child custody, child support, distribution of property and division of debt.

Recent survey shows that generally married couples most likely file a divorce after ten to fifteen years of marriage, this mostly like happen to America and Europe countries. Annual study confirmed the reasons or leading cause of divorce is adultery, extramarital sex and infidelity. Next cause of divorce is domestic violence followed by midlife crisis, addictions, alcoholism and gambling. Workaholic is the least reason why people tend to get divorce. Recent years passed divorce cases now were mostly petitioned by women not by men. Effects associated with divorce include academic, behavioral, psychological problems and mostly affects children.

Divorce laws vary among the countries jurisdiction and its process also vary. There are different types of divorces. No-Fault Divorce System can be applied either by the husband or wife or both. This type of divorce requires no allegation or proof of fault of either the husband or the wife. At-Fault Divorce can be contested by evaluating the reasons of the couple for filing a divorce. Summary Divorce is used when the couple meets certain eligibility requirements or agrees on key issues beforehand. Uncontested Divorce is when the couple is able to agree about the children, property and support issues.

In Mediated Divorce, the married couple will undergo a mediation session with the help of an attorney or professional mediators in order to aid the way of communication for the couple and suggestions to help resolve married problems. Polygamy Divorce is permitted in some countries who allow polygamy marriage and the reasons for divorce are because of economic restraint, sexual dissatisfaction and being barren. Collaborative Divorce is when the couple negotiates an agreed resolution with the assistance of attorneys and financial specialists. The married couple agreed their own rights to make their own decision on their needs and interests but with complete information and full professional support.

Internet offers a lot from educational information, videos, images, music, games and also records. Public Divorce Records are much available online and also other records such as birth, criminal, marriage, obituary and arrest records. Other websites advertise as a free based website but charge for their services. Some websites are fee based because of its important information gives regarding those above mentioned records and a copy can be mailed for you.




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