Lisa Watson Cyr

Prior to the enactment of the “No Fault” divorce system, a party needed to show some fault on the part of the other party such as adultery or abuse to obtain a divorce. The guilty spouse was punished by getting a smaller share of the couple's property or being denied custody of their children while the innocent spouse was rewarded by getting more of the property or custody.

If all issues are undisputed, a divorce can be completed in as little as a few weeks. If there are major disputes that need to be litigated in court, the divorce can take many months.