Divorce after 50, state by state

The rule that matters most is how your state divides what was built during the marriage. 9 states use community property and split it equally by default. The rest, and the District of Columbia, use equitable distribution, where a court divides it fairly, which need not mean equally.

Filing fees, residency rules, waiting periods and alimony guidelines are being verified state by state against court and statute sources. A state page shows a figure only once it has a citation.