How to Use LegalZoom for a Divorce

With the help of LegalZoom, your computer becomes your own attorney.

While some people choose to use a divorce lawyer for their divorce, if a divorce is uncontested, you can do all of the paperwork yourself. Using a service like LegalZoom allows you to properly prepare your divorce papers for $299 as of 2011. The LegalZoom site talks you through each step in the process and produces paperwork that is required by your state.

Instructions

1. Visit LegalZoom and choose "Divorce" from the "Personal Services" drop-down menu.

2. Click "Get Started" to begin the process.

3. Enter your email address and a password. Re-enter your password to ensure they match. Click "Continue."

4. Choose the state you are filing in from the appropriate drop-down menu.

5. Answer the questions to determine if you qualify as an uncontested divorce. Click "Save and Continue" to proceed.

6. Fill in all of the requested information as you go. Click "Save and Continue" at the bottom of each page to continue to the next one.

7. Choose your shipping method. Standard shipping is included in the price. Overnight shipping costs an additional $19.95 as of 2011. Click "Continue."

8. Fill in your shipping information and your method of payment. Click "Agree and Place Order."

9. Follow the filing instructions included in your packet when you receive it. LegalZoom finishes and mails your completed papers within five to seven business days.

References

• LegalZoom: Divorce Overview
• LegalZoom: File for an Uncontested Divorce in 3 Simple Steps
• LegalZoom: The LegalZoom Divorce Process