2007-03-08 05:23:17 · 11 answers · asked by Tina 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Get a sheet of paper:
Dear (insert name)
We're finished. Go rot.
Tina.
Seriously though, I hope you've REALLY thought this through and exhausted all reasonable (and maybe a little unreasonable) methods for fixing your marriage. All marriages are tough.
2007-03-08 05:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If no children or large assets are involved it is very simple. Go to the nearest public library where you will find generic divorce forms that you can copy. Get copies and fill them out. Take the copies to your courthouse and pay a small filing fee. The forms will be put in front of a judge to sign and within the allotted amount of time required by the state the divorce is granted. If children or assets are involved, check with your local welfare or human services office for a list of lawyers that cater to lower income families. Good Luck.
2007-03-08 13:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the clerk of the court and ask what you need to file. This will include the petition, a summons, a filing fee and a civil cover sheet in most jurisdictions. These requirements may vary a bit depending on the court you are in and there may be a few more requirements such as filing a statement of property and statement of income and expenses.
My advice though is to hire a lawyer. This is too important to leave to chance.
2007-03-08 13:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a book that you can get. I got it and tried to do it myself.. it comes with all of the forms.. My going to be ex husband and I didn't have any monetary assets together not a home or even a vehicle.. so I figured it would be ok to do it that way, but we do have a son together and I was too afraid of messing up the paperwork as far as he is concerned. So I ended up getting a lawyer. The book you get has to be specific to your state. Not all of them are ok. You could try calling the court building that you will be filing at and asking someone in the clerks office if they know what books are acceptable. Good Luck!
2007-03-08 13:28:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tracy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go 2 an office supply store & ask 4 the documents, u fill out & take 2 the court house ur self u will have 2 pay a filing fee, then they will supena the other party, send u a letter when it's ur time 2 go b4 the judge
2007-03-08 13:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states let you download forms off their court website (some even do ecourt) and fill them out and pay the filing fee at the courthouse and do it yourself. As long as there's no fighting over anything, and both parties agree to everything, it's the best, cheapest way to go! Look up your county court house's governement website.
2007-03-08 13:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by a_lot_smarter_now 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't in some states; check with the local Clerk of the court; if you can in your county, you should be able to download forms and file.
Unless you are talking about a friendly no-fault divorce, it's probably a bad idea.
2007-03-08 13:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately ... yes. Go to your county courthouse and ask what forms you need to file. If it's uncontested then your cost should be minimal. Don't forget to consider any property, and if your name is on any mortgage, you may want to put in your document that someone has to refinance.
2007-03-08 13:31:06 · answer #8 · answered by Dino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the forms off of the internet..
Fill them out..
Take them to the clerk of court and file them and pay
the filing fee....Usually less than $200....
2007-03-08 13:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be very careful doing that, you could lose alot by not knowing the laws and your rights. You can get the paperwork at most book stores, the directions are included. Good luck.
2007-03-08 13:51:00 · answer #10 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋