I've been wanting to get a divorce for sometime now, everytime I approach my husband with this he says go get one and I tell him I don't have any money to file and he tells me "too bad" There has to be some way I can get a divorce right? Any advice?
2007-11-30 16:16:19 · 9 answers · asked by Behave 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I assume you don't have kids - if you have kids you need an attorney to ensure their rights and yours are protected. If you have significant assets and debts from the marriage that's important too. But the cheapest way to do it is get a do it yourself package online or even better, if they have them at your county court house. Fill it out and then pay an attorney $500 or so to review it on your behalf. Then file it. You may need to do a couple of filings if there is a waiting period, but the peope at the courthouse should be able to help you with that.
2007-11-30 16:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jen70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of counties have legal aid that is available to people in the community. They can often give free legal advise. You can file through the court system on your own and pay the filing fee (around $40). Of course, if he turns around and hires an attorney , you may get screwed! Most attorneys will do a free consultation. It may benefit you to talk with one (or two, or three) and get their advice. They may be willing to help you with the paperwork, without representing you in court, for a lower fee.
2007-12-01 00:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by ladybug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's quite possible that your husband would be the one who has to pay all attorney fees, particularly if there is a huge discrepancy in your income vs his (and this sounds like the case). The yellow pages in the phone book often lists several attorneys that provide "free consultation". Why don't you see if you can find one.
2007-12-01 00:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sondra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should of opened a bank account long time ago on the quiet and started putting money away each week into it and allow it to build up.
2007-12-01 00:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by Live_For_Today 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have the money to file, how are you planning to live on your own?
Anyway, it seems to me that separating accomplishes the major part of what you want, and is free.
2007-12-01 00:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get a job and save up for it.
2007-12-01 00:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by C6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people use that excuse for staying in the marriage.
2007-12-01 00:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by heartsarebad 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can save money. or you can ask some of your friends or family to borrow some money..
2007-12-01 00:33:09 · answer #8 · answered by selenne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-01 00:41:18 · answer #9 · answered by otis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋