My husband says that we can just file somewhere online and avoid lots of costly legal fees. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? He hasn't paid much of any child support in the over two months that we have been separated. So that is going to be one major issue. Also, since I've been a stay-at-home for 3 yrs, is he entitled to pay spousal support? At least until I can get on my feet?
2006-12-02 14:21:05 · 9 answers · asked by caramelqueen 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I don't think that can be done in your case because of the child support. A no-fault divorce can be filed at the county-clerk's office by an individual, but that is usually for simple cases not involving children or property.
2006-12-02 14:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by pinniethewooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it online, or do it like I did today. Go to Office Depot and where they have legal forms, pick up a Socrates Divorce Kit for $30. Fill it out, take it to the court house and all you pay is the filing fees...$150+/- depending on your state and county. There are forms in the kit that pertain to child support, visitation, and splitting property. But doing it this way, online, or picking up the papers from the courthouse is for UNCONTESTED only. It won't work for one that will involve fighting over issues.
2006-12-03 04:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to answer your first question. The answer is yes. However when there are children and other issues involved, then the best answer should be no.
You should and more than likely will need a good lawyer. Otherwise your put yourself at grave risk of being taken to the cleaners!!
2006-12-02 22:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by kamikaze_4021 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah but you should it really does pay off in the end regarding alimony and child support my lawyer got me 1500.00 USD alimony for 5 years. it cost me in lawyers fees about 3500.00 but good stuff each month...we were married for 11 years. I think you have to be married for 7 years to get it tho BUT if you have kids, be smart and get a lawyer.
2006-12-02 22:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do one of those do it your self divorces through the court house and all you have to pay is the filing fee. now dont be fooled, doing this has nothing to do with child support or alimony. you will have to file for those seperate.
2006-12-02 22:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by here to help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When dealing with child support I would hire an attorney. If you both agree on majority of your issues then it shouldnt cost much_
2006-12-02 22:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by Chickybabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. You can pick up papers at the counthouse. As long as you both can agree on who gets what, then you should be fine.
2006-12-02 22:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by lovermonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so!
2006-12-02 22:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by jasemay71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
INPOSSIBLE
2006-12-02 22:23:23 · answer #9 · answered by JENNIFER C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋