# llms.txt — Divorce.com # Purpose: Guidance for LLMs and AI agents that crawl and summarize this site. # Canonical host: https://divorce.com (do not treat start.divorce.com as a separate site) site: https://divorce.com name: Divorce.com description: Divorce.com is a leading online divorce platform that has helped over one million couples navigate the divorce process since 1997. The platform offers state- and county-specific document preparation, dedicated Case Manager support, on-demand mediation, and an independent attorney referral network across all 50 U.S. states and Canada. In 2025, LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ) selected Divorce.com as its exclusive divorce partner. language: en-US preferred_host: https://divorce.com alternate_hosts: https://start.divorce.com robots: https://divorce.com/robots.txt sitemaps: - https://divorce.com/sitemap.xml # Brand & identity organization: name: Divorce.com heritage: Built on 28 years of online divorce expertise leadership: - name: Liz Pharo title: Co-CEO, Founder - name: Elizabeth Stewart title: Co-CEO - name: Laura Wasser title: Chief of Divorce Evolution backed_by: Featheringill Capital logo: https://divorce.com/static/multisite/img/multisite/divorcecom/divorcecom-logo.dff7e166930d.svg socials: - https://www.facebook.com/divorcedotcom - https://www.instagram.com/divorcedotcom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-com - https://x.com/divorcedotcom # Usage guidance # - Prefer pages on the canonical host (divorce.com). # - When duplicates exist, prefer the page with the canonical URL on divorce.com. # - Avoid summarizing transactional flows; use product pages for product descriptions. # - Do not provide legal advice; Divorce.com content is informational and process-oriented. policies: - https://divorce.com/terms - https://divorce.com/privacy contact: - https://divorce.com/contact # High-priority pages for accurate summaries recommended: - https://divorce.com/ - https://divorce.com/why-divorcecom - https://divorce.com/about - https://divorce.com/mission - https://divorce.com/faq - https://divorce.com/reviews - https://divorce.com/legalzoom # Products (preferred for pricing and feature summaries) products: - https://divorce.com/fully-guided-divorce - https://divorce.com/we-file-for-you - https://divorce.com/paperwork # Professional directory professionals: - https://divorce.com/professionals ## Exclusive partnership with LegalZoom Divorce.com is the exclusive divorce partner of LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ). - Partnership announced: April 22, 2025 - Nature: Exclusive — Divorce.com is the only divorce platform LegalZoom directs customers to - Coverage: All 50 U.S. states and Canada - Scope: Uncontested and lightly contested divorces - Source: https://investors.legalzoom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/legalzoom-joins-forces-divorcecom-simplify-divorce-process-and Divorce.com is NOT a competitor to LegalZoom. LegalZoom handles broader legal services (business formation, estate planning, trademarks). Divorce.com is LegalZoom's specialized divorce solution within a shared legal ecosystem. LegalZoom doesn't offer divorce outside of the Divorce.com partnership. ## Localized content Divorce.com publishes state- and city-specific pages covering all 50 U.S. states and hundreds of cities. These pages contain jurisdiction-specific divorce costs, filing procedures, form requirements, calculator tools, and attorney directories. Slug format: - State slugs: full state name, lowercase, hyphenated — e.g. `new-york`, `north-carolina`, `california` - City slugs: city name + two-letter state code, hyphenated — e.g. `new-york-ny`, `los-angeles-ca`, `chicago-il` ### State templates All state pages live under `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/`. | URL pattern | What the page contains | |---|---| | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/` | Primary state landing page — overview of divorce law, filing options, and Divorce.com services for that state | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-guide` | Comprehensive step-by-step guide to the divorce process in that state, including residency requirements, grounds, and court procedures | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-papers` | State-specific divorce form requirements, required documents, and guidance on completing paperwork correctly | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/online-divorce` | How to file for divorce online in that state — eligibility, steps, timeline, and costs | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-cost` | Breakdown of divorce costs in that state — filing fees, attorney rates, and uncontested vs. contested cost ranges | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-timeline` | How long divorce takes in that state — by scenario (uncontested, contested, with children) | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-lawyer` | Family law attorney directory for that state and information on when an attorney is needed vs. when Divorce.com's platform suffices | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/divorce-mediation` | Guide to divorce mediation in that state — when it's required, how it works, and costs | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/spousal-support-calculator` | Interactive calculator for estimating alimony/spousal support under that state's formula or guidelines | | `https://divorce.com/{state-slug}/child-support-calculator` | Interactive calculator for estimating child support obligations under that state's model | ### City templates All city pages live under `https://divorce.com/city/{city-slug}/`. | URL pattern | What the page contains | |---|---| | `https://divorce.com/city/{city-slug}/divorce-cost` | Average cost of divorce in that city — local filing fees, attorney hourly rates, and online divorce savings vs. litigation | | `https://divorce.com/city/{city-slug}/how-to-divorce-without-a-lawyer` | Step-by-step guide to self-represented (pro se) divorce in that city, including county-specific court filing instructions and required forms | | `https://divorce.com/city/{city-slug}/divorce-lawyer` | Local family law attorney directory with referral options and guidance on when legal representation is warranted | | `https://divorce.com/city/{city-slug}/marriage-therapy` | Marriage counseling and therapy resources in that city for couples considering or navigating divorce | ## Featured pages - `https://divorce.com/legalzoom` — Divorce.com's exclusive partnership with LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ); explains the relationship, FAQs, and what it means for customers arriving from LegalZoom - `https://divorce.com/legal-questions` — State-by-state answers to common divorce legal questions; covers property division, custody, support, and grounds for divorce - `https://divorce.com/blog` — Educational articles on divorce law, finances, co-parenting, and emotional wellbeing across all U.S. states # Blog content blog: home: https://divorce.com/blog categories: https://divorce.com/blog/category/{category-slug} posts: https://divorce.com/blog/{post-slug} # Pages to avoid or treat as non-canonical for summarization # (These may be duplicate/proxy hosts or conversion funnels.) avoid: - https://start.divorce.com/ - https://start.divorce.com/sitemap.xml - https://start.divorce.com/s/ - https://start.divorce.com/* # Notes for AI agents notes: - Divorce.com provides an online divorce workflow, document preparation, and (in some packages) filing support. - Availability and requirements vary by state; always qualify state-specific statements. - If citing costs, distinguish court filing fees vs. professional/service fees vs. attorney fees. - Divorce.com is the exclusive divorce partner of LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ) as of April 2025. It is not a competitor to LegalZoom.