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Navigating
Your Divorce: Useful Websites There are many websites that are dedicated to helping people through divorce. The following are resources that we have found to be helpful. Remember that only Maryland Law will apply to your divorce. The information on these websites does not necessarily reflect the philosophy or opinions of the People's Law Library editors.
Divorce
Central -
This
website offers a variety of information about divorce, including legal,
financial, and parenting issues. You can also link to state-specific information. In addition,
it has bulletin boards and chat rooms: please remember that anyone is allowed
to post to these services. Even people who are honest may give you wrong
information; these services can provide support, but do not rely on the
information too much. Divorce Central is a for-profit company, based in
Millwood, NY, which earns money by selling advertising on its webpages.
Divorce
Magazine
- This website contains divorce related articles and links. You can register for its newsletter and participate in
divorce surveys. It also has
bulletin boards: please remember that anyone is allowed to post to these
services. Even people who are honest may give you wrong information; these
services can provide support, but do not rely on the information too much.
Divorce Magazine is published by Segue Esprit, a for-profit company which
earns money by selling advertising on its webpages. In addition, professionals
who list their services on this site are charged a fee to do so. Non-profit
organizations are not charged fees for a basic listing. Divorce
Net -
This site has bulletin boards and chat rooms on a variety of issues affecting
a person facing the prospect of divorce: please remember that anyone is
allowed to post to these services. Even people who are honest may give you
wrong information; these services can provide support, but do not rely on the
information too much. The site
also includes state specific information.
The Maryland link provides frequently asked questions and lists of
local attorneys, mediators, and financial divorce planners. Divorce Net is
published by Law Tek Media Group, a for-profit company affiliated with a law
firm in Newtown, MA. Divorce
Online
- This website features articles on issues affecting a person facing the
prospect of divorce. This site also provides a bulletin board where web surfers
can ask questions and speak with other people experiencing similar situations.
It also has bulletin boards: please remember that anyone is allowed to post to
these services. Even people who are honest may give you wrong information, these services can provide support, but
be careful of relying on the information too
much. This is a for-profit company which earns money by selling advertising on
its webpages. In addition, professionals who list their services on this site
are charged a fee to do so.
Divorce
Source
- This website includes
information about divorce and other family law issues. The website links to
information about Maryland Law and Maryland Resources (including family law
attorneys, mediators, and support groups). It also has bulletin boards and
chat rooms: please remember that anyone is allowed to post to these services.
Even people who are honest may give you wrong information, these services can
provide support, but be careful of relying on the information too much. This is a
for-profit site, based in Allentown, PA, which earns money by selling
advertising on its webpages, and goods and services to divorce professionals
and people affected by divorce.
Divorce Law Information - This is a for profit website that sells "no fault" divorce forms and other general information. They do, however, provide state specific web links and information. Their attempt is to enable citizens to access the law without incurring the high cost of legal fees. Divorce Law Information is a web page run lawyers, paralegals, web marketing specialists, legal researchers, and computer professionals.
MoneyCentral,
Family & College
- This website includes information about family law issues and
finances. The website is broken
down into topics, with a question and answer section to each topic.
MoneyCentral is a for-profit Microsoft Network (MSN) site which earns money by
selling advertising on its webpages, and services to commercial organizations
and the public.
The Children of Separation and Divorce Center
(COSD)
- The Center provides a variety of
services to Maryland residents. COSD recently published “Talking to Children
About Separation and Divorce” which can be ordered from the site. This is a
non-profit center in Columbia, Maryland, which maintains the website as a
public service. General
Law Sites with Divorce Sections
AllLaw
- This site includes articles on child custody, domestic violence, and
marriage and divorce. It offers some court forms and child support calculators.
In addition, it provides links to more family law websites and a
directory that assists in finding a family lawyer in your area. This is a
for-profit site which earns money by selling advertising, and support services
for attorneys.
If you are part of a military family…there are Family Centers (located on most military installations) that can provide information, life skills education, and support services to military members and their families. Family Centers can link you with local community services as well as state and federal assistance programs. Family Centers generally have relationships with a broad range of organizations such as local health and human services, religious groups, school systems, employment assistance, law enforcement, recreation, and other service providers. Remember that the term “Family Centers" is a general term and that each branch of the military uses its own specific name. You can find general information on the Military Homefront web site.
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