Other State Laws
A number of states have explored strengthening marriages and reforming divorce through public policy. More state governments are realizing the tremendous savings in taxpayer money that can be made available when the divorce rate is reduced. There is also a compelling interest on the part of government to help couples start off their marriages on a strong footing.
Thorough List of State Legislation
Find a list of state legislation pertaining to marriage.
Americans for Divorce Reform List of Legislation
Information, opinions, and links about efforts to introduce consent-based divorce or limit no fault divorce in the United States and anti-divorce efforts worldwide.
Current Grounds for Divorce in All States
A list of states with links to a description of the respective grounds for divorce.
Divorce Laws in All 50 States
This page links to the divorce laws of the states and to tables summarizing some of their salient points.
2005 Utah Mutual Consent/Minor Children Bill
The full text of Utah’s bill to limit irreconcilable differences as a legitimate claim for divorce.
2003 New Mexico Mutual Consent/Counseling Divorce Bill
The full text of New Mexico’s bill in favor of mutual consent and marriage counseling.
2008 Michigan Mutual Consent Bill
The full text of Michigan’s house bill #5761 defining the proposed legality of divorce.