About This Site
Free Divorce Guides for All 50 States.
Effective Date: March 20, 2026 · Last Updated: March 20, 2026
Why SoLongSoulmate.com Exists
Most people who need a divorce don't need a lawyer — they need clear information. When a marriage ends and both spouses largely agree on how to divide what they have, the main barrier isn't legal complexity. It's not knowing what forms to file, what order to file them in, what the fees are, or how long the process takes.
State court websites exist, but they're designed by government agencies, not by people trying to help someone in an already stressful situation. They're often hard to navigate, incomplete, and assume you already understand the process.
SoLongSoulmate.com was built to bridge that gap. We researched every state's divorce process, distilled it into clear language, and organized it into a consistent 13-guide library for every state. All free. No account required.
What's Inside
Every state includes 13 separate guides — not just a single overview page:
- Step-by-step filing instructions for all 50 states
- Official court forms links for every state
- Filing fee tables — updated regularly
- Residency requirements and waiting periods
- Property division rules (community vs. equitable distribution)
- Custody and child support basics
- Common mistakes to avoid in each state
- Printable checklists for every stage
- Guides for divorces with and without children
- Default divorce procedures
- Divorce with real estate
- FAQ sections — 35+ questions per state
How We Research and Write
Legal content is high stakes. Getting the residency requirement wrong, citing an outdated filing fee, or describing the wrong court could cause real problems for someone in an already difficult situation. We take that seriously.
State-Specific Accuracy
Divorce law is intensely local. What's true in Texas is wrong in Louisiana. Every guide is researched for the specific state — not adapted from a generic template.
Official Sources Only
Every forms link goes to an official state court website. Every fee references the actual court clerk schedule. We never send people to third-party form aggregators as a primary source.
Honest About Limits
We tell people clearly when their situation is too complex for DIY — and route them toward professional help rather than encouraging them to proceed when they shouldn't.
Regularly Updated
Filing fees change. Laws get reformed. Maryland completely overhauled its divorce grounds in 2023. Hawaii changed its residency rule in 2021. We track these changes and update accordingly.
What This Site Is — and Isn't
We Are
- ✓A free legal information resource
- ✓State-specific and regularly updated
- ✓Honest about when you need a lawyer
- ✓Linked to official court sources
- ✓Built for people who largely agree
We Are Not
- ✗A law firm
- ✗Providing legal advice
- ✗Representing clients
- ✗Guaranteeing any outcome
- ✗Affiliated with any court or government agency
If your divorce involves domestic violence, contested custody, significant disputed assets, or a spouse who has hired an attorney — please consult a licensed family law attorney in your state.
How This Site Is Funded
Everything on SoLongSoulmate.com is free to access. We fund the site through two sources:
Advertising & Affiliate Partnerships
Google AdSense: We display ads from Google's advertising network served automatically based on content and visitor interests.
Affiliate links: On our online divorce services comparison page and quiz results, we include affiliate links to third-party services. When you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Our editorial independence: Affiliate relationships do not influence our content, rankings, or recommendations. We clearly label all affiliate links on every page where they appear.
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