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Definition Forum Shopping - refers to the practice of shopping for a court in a jurisdiction where a more favorable outcome is likely.

Application in Divorce One common example of forum shopping happens when Hollywood personalities file for divorce outside of California, a community property state, choosing instead to file in an equitable property state, where the outcome may be more to favor the wealthy spouse. For many years, Nevada was a preferred choice among Hollywood types for this reason.

The term is also used when a party seeks relief in federal court because he or she realizes that the other party will be at a disadvantage there.

Forum shopping is not illegal, but it may become tangled as a forum non conveniens issue.

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