Things You'll Need:
- Divorce paperwork
- Divorce term agreements for both parties
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Step 1
Visit your courthouse. Many courthouses provide self-service document centers where you can print the necessary documents to file for divorce in your county.
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Step 2
Search the Internet for "do-it-yourself divorce" websites such as Legalzoom.com. The documents are provided on the websites for a fee and all you have to do is fill in the blanks.
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Step 3
Go to a national bookstore chains such as Barnes and Noble sell divorce kits, many complete with instructional CDs.
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Step 4
Make an appointment with a mediator. Seeing a mediator does not require a lawyer or judge. Doing so helps you and your spouse get the opinion of an unbiased third party and will help settle disagreements.












Comments
DWreck said
on 6/24/2009 Great info! You sure don't need an attorney to get a divorce. I didn't believe this was true until I decided to try it. Only because a friend of mine had successfully used Document-do-it-yourself-service.com services. I was divorced without a lawyer, I represented myself AND didn't have to see my now ex wife throughout the entire procedure. Gotta love it!
Makemeamommy08 said
on 5/29/2009 You don't need an atty these days to get a divorce. Especially if its an uncontested divorce (both parties agree). My ex and I got help with our divorce, well I filed and all he had to do was sign when he was served. http://www.document-do-it-yourself-service.com/howitworks.html. I couldn't believe how easy it was to represent myself in court. Only I know why I'm getting a divorce. Oh...and my ex didn't even have to come to my state for the hearing. It was GREAT!