Understanding the Divorce Process
Divorce and Family-Law Issues That May Arise
Every divorce follows a different path. Some matters may be resolved through negotiation or mediation, while others may involve court hearings, financial review, parenting decisions, or post-decree enforcement. This visual overview introduces twelve common topics, stages and related issues that individuals may encounter during the divorce and family-law process.
Important:
The subjects shown in this visual do not represent a required or
universal sequence. The steps involved, legal options available,
and order in which issues are addressed depend on the circumstances
of the family, the jurisdiction, and the applicable law.
Divorce Process Roadmap: An educational overview covering mediation, legal separation, contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, parenting plans, visitation, child support, alimony, property division, and post-decree modifications. Select the image to view the full-size version.