State laws governing divorce issues vary from state to state. Some states require that one of the spouses maintain a residence within the state for at least six months prior to the filing of the divorce petition. It doesn't matter who files for divorce as long as one of the parties have resided within that state for the specified period of time. To obtain the laws that govern a divorce within your state, you can contact an attorney that specializes in family or matrimonial law. They will be able to assist you with any questions that you may have. Another option that you have is to research the internet. There are a variety of websites and resources that are available online that are dedicated to each of the states, that will be able to assist you by providing copies of the law and other documents, that will be able to answer any questions that you may have. No matter what state you get divorced in, a divorce can prove to be expensive. By the time you hire an attorney to represent you and pay all the fees; you will realize just how expensive the entire process was. You can try to do it yourself, which will cut down on the fees, but you will still have to pay for the legal forms and the filing of those forms and also both parties will have to agree upon all aspects of the divorce.