2006-10-01 00:15:07 · 14 answers · asked by Charlene C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No, you do not need a lawyer to file for divorce.
2006-10-01 00:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have no children or property from the marriage and if the divorce is non contested then no you do not have to have a lawyer. You can go to the library and copy the forms needed to file for divorce.
I would however suggest that you might try counseling first before filing for a divorce.
2006-10-01 07:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by USMC-mom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiring an attorney is a matter of choice ....You can file your own divorce yourself. You will be representing yourself PRO SE. The problem arises out of PRO SE when you and your prospective X are not in agreement with your petition. If your X hires an attorney after he/she receives your petition that has been filed and he/she isn't in agreement you had best then seek legal counsel.
It would be adviseable if you are contemplating a PRO SE motion for dissolution for you to work things out with your spouse ahead of time. Let he/she view the documents that will be filed in the court. If both of you are in agreement....file the court papers....The cost will only be process service about $25.00 and filing fee about $250.00. Both of you could share the cost of the the filing and court costs and save yourself a ton of money by not having 3rd party (DO WE CHEATEM AND HOW) involved in your divorce. You get those crooks involved the divorce could technically cost each one of you anywhere from $1500-$5000 each depending the the crooked lawyer you hire.
Use a para-legal service to fill out your paperwork for you. They'll charge a small fee but well worth saving yourself the $1000's that an attorney would charge you.
2006-10-01 08:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by aunt_beeaa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check online for your state and how to file a divorce degree that you have written yourself. Some states allow you to write your own. If there is property and children involved tho you may want to hire a lawyer.
2006-10-01 08:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by bellslady65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep the relationships
its easy to break than keep
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A vampire sucks blood only in the night
2006-10-01 07:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus Loves even Osama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i went to the library and got my divorce papers. it was 26 dollars and then however much to file them
2006-10-01 18:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by ladybug_78 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if there is children involved...but if its uncontested divorce between both parties then its duable. You should be able to search for the necessary papers for your state on-line.
2006-10-01 08:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mechelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no go to clerk of court office look through divorces find one similar to yours get a copy and fill in your name its much cheaper that way
2006-10-01 12:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by lisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, especially if it will not be contested. Check with your county clerk.
2006-10-01 09:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jack P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO SON
God Bless You
2006-10-01 07:59:04 · answer #10 · answered by Toto 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋