Analysis of Different Divorce Types and Legal Implications

This report examines different types of divorces, including no-fault, uncontested, simplified, and limited divorces, and their legal implications. No-fault divorces, the most common type, allow for divorce based on irreconcilable differences without proving fault. Uncontested divorces involve mutual agreement on terms like alimony and child custody, while simplified divorces are for couples with short marriages and minimal assets. Limited divorces, often used in states without legal separation, address property and custody issues while the couple remains separated. The report also references sources like Blanchflower & Oswald (2004) and Hussain (1983) to support the analysis. The report highlights the practical application of different divorce types and their legal complexities. The report provides an overview of the different types of divorce and the relevant legal procedures.

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Divorces are of many kinds. The type of divorce one has is determined by the spouses
and how far are they willing to work together to reach a peaceful solution. There are four
kinds of divorces:
No-Fault Divorces: this is the easiest form of divorce where the married partners may file
divorce on the simplest of grounds of incompatibility or irreconcilable differences. They do
not need to provide any proof or ground like, adultery or violence. This is now the most
common form of divorces in USA (Blanchflower & Oswald, 2004).
Uncontested divorce: this is a mutual divorce where the partners have already agreed on the
terms of divorce like, alimony, child custody and income division. They have also decided
among themselves about issues like property division and contentious issues. In these kinds
of divorces it is necessary that both the parties consult an attorney so that they do not give up
any right they have.
Simplified divorce: this occurs to couples that have not been married for a long time, have no
children and do not have much properties or assets on which they need to agree on. These are
quick and stress free divorces. They incur less cost though many states have different laws
when it comes to this type (Hussain, 1983).
Limited divorce: in many states legal separation is not allowed and thus couples resort to
limited divorce. When couples need time to separate their financial or property related issues,
or decide on child custody. During this period, the couples cannot live together or with
anybody else.

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References
Blanchflower, D. G., & Oswald, A. J. (2004). Well-being over time in Britain and the
USA. Journal of public economics, 88(7-8), 1359-1386.
Hussain, S. J. (1983). Marriage Breakdown and Divorce Law Reform in Contemporary
Society: A Comparative Study of USA, UK, and India. Concept Publishing Company.