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# LLM & Search Bots - Explicitly allowed
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# Sitemap
Sitemap: https://divorce.com/sitemap.xml

# 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.