I'm thinking about typing up my on Divorce papers?

Question

You don't need an attroney if you can get the other person to sign then ,just file them. I hate this as**hole. Yes I knew he drink beer when I met him but he consumes enough now for all of us and still work, walk, and drive better then anyone, I'M GOING TO SCREAM

Answer 1

there are websites that draft the proper paperwork (correct terminology and all) that you need only sign & file in the county court. Relatively inexpensive too ~$200 max.

Answer 2

Depends a lot on the state you live in. My wife and I got separated in Virginia because the property settlement and separation agreement are not court documents - at the time of separation. We discussed and I borrowed a friend's separation agreement and we typed them up. Had to get them notarized which makes it binding. A separation agreement is used as evidence and incorporated into the final divorce decree (at least here in VA).

The divorce is a court process and should probably be worked on by an attorney. There are kits out there on line, but I don't know anyone who has used them.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If you know how to file a petition for divorce and summons and notice that will be served on your husband, and you are able to type up a proper and legal Separation and Property Agreement and get that filed in with your husband's signature, and then on hearing day, know how to prepare a proper and legal Divorce Decree for the judge's signature and yours and his, then by all means, do it yourself. I certainly did. But, if you don't do it properly, the Court will just throw it out and you are out your filing fee which I am sure is well over a $100.

Answer 4

If you have children together, and lot's of combined assets, it's best you get an attorney. If you've only been married a short time, and you don't have many assets to split, you could file a co-petition if he will cooperate, and if you agree on most everything an attorney isn't necessary.

Answer 5

Doing your own heart surgery too?

Somethings you need to leave to the professionals

Like what will be the stipulations for any retirement funds.

What will you put in there about splitting the bills, or assets

Good luck with that, I work in the legal field and wouldn't dream of doing it myself.

If it's uncontested you only need one atty. but make sure you do all the work that way if things go bad, hubby has to find his own atty. and yours is already to go to court. as he would already know the case.

Answer 6

I'm still not sure why you wrote the part about his beer consumption - it doesn't sound like it's stopping him from regular daily activities. Are you mad that he can drink that much beer and not pass out? I just don't understand the question.

Answer 7

What State do you live in?. What do you mean have him sign them. You sure don't live in California. It is very easy to do your own divorce if there is not property and such involved. you still can do it. Go to legal aide they are free. and there are agencies with attorneys that do it accordingly to your income. No income no fee. if you are serious get on with it.

Answer 8

Not a good idea. You don't want to put yourself through that kind of thing without and attourney on your side. Using that sort of language is highly unprofessional and will be held against you if you go to court. If he decides to lawyer up and you don't have one, you'll be screwed.

Answer 9

Those who represent themselves in court have fools for clients.

Shop around and find a lawyer.. An uncontested divorce should be relatively inexpensive..

Answer 10

If you can get him to sign it and agree to everything and have it notarized then go for it. However, I would still have a liscenced attorney take a look at it. Just to make sure.