Your Free Divorce & Child Support Guide
We research every state’s divorce process, child support formula, custody law, and alimony rules so you can understand your rights, plan your next steps, and navigate divorce with clarity — all without the legal fee pressure.
All 50 States Covered
We research every state’s divorce laws, child support formulas, custody rules, and alimony statutes using state legislatures, court self-help portals, and NCSL data.
Independent & Unbiased
Our editorial content is independent of advertising. We never accept payment to rank or feature any law firm, mediator, or legal service.
Updated for 2026
New guides published daily. State pages updated when laws change. Tools and calculators refreshed quarterly — every page displays a Last Updated date.
Our Mission
Divorce Help Guide was built for individuals navigating divorce, custodial parents researching child support, and anyone trying to understand the family law system in their state. Divorce is one of the most stressful and confusing life transitions in America — with state-by-state variation in residency requirements, three different child support models (income shares, percentage of income, hybrid), the best-interests-of-the-child custody standard interpreted differently across all 50 states, and alimony rules that range from rarely awarded in some states to long-term obligations in others. We research, compare, and explain all of it in plain English — covering state divorce processes, child support calculations, custody and parenting time, alimony and spousal support, financial planning during divorce, and demographic-specific guides for parents, military families, business owners, and more. Our goal is to bring the best information to one place so you can make confident decisions without paying hourly attorney fees just to understand the basics — whether you are considering filing, in the middle of the process, or trying to modify an existing order.
Oleg Kachko
Owner & Editor at Divorce Help Guide
I started Divorce Help Guide because I believe everyone deserves access to clear, honest divorce guides information. Too many people overpay or miss out simply because the industry makes things unnecessarily confusing. Our team researches and verifies every piece of content so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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What is Divorce Help Guide?
Divorce Help Guide is a free educational resource that helps individuals and families understand the divorce process, calculate child support, navigate custody decisions, and plan their finances during divorce. We publish state guides, process explainers, calculator tools, and demographic guides — updated daily.
Is it free to use?
Yes — Divorce Help Guide is completely free. We never charge readers for access to any of our guides, calculators, or comparison tools.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. Divorce Help Guide is an informational site, not a law firm, attorney, or mediator. We provide general information about state laws and procedures, then recommend you consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for advice on your specific situation.
How do you make money?
Divorce Help Guide earns revenue through three channels: (1) display advertising (Google AdSense), (2) affiliate links — when you click certain links to legal services, mediation platforms, or attorney referral networks and take action, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you, and (3) occasional referral relationships with online divorce platforms. None of these financial relationships influence our editorial decisions or recommendations.
How often is content updated?
New guides published daily. State pages updated when family laws change. Tools and calculators refreshed quarterly. Every page displays a Last Updated date at the top.
How do I contact you?
Use our Contact page or email [email protected].