How do you deal with a divorce without a lawyer?

How do you deal with a divorce without a lawyer?

Here are the steps to follow for a no-fault divorce.Check your state’s requirements for filing. Check your state laws for any requirements for filing a no-fault divorce. Complete the no-fault divorce forms. Discover if you have a no-fault uncontested divorce. Determine if you have a no-fault contested divorce.

What if you can’t afford a divorce?

You can represent yourself and file for a divorce yourself. You can access forms through the state’s court website or at the court clerk’s office. These should include a form to have fees waived due to financial circumstances. You fill out documents about your financial situation and ask the court to waive the fees.

Why do divorce cases take so long?

Contested Divorces Take Longer Than Uncontesed Divorces If you and your spouse disagree on any of your divorce issues, your case will take longer to conclude. If you and your spouse agree on all issues, you have an “uncontested” divorce, which shouldn’t take very long to complete.

How can I speed up divorce?

Speeding it UpWaive Mandatory Waiting Period. In some states, couples may petition the court to have the waiting period waived. Act Early. Preparation is a key way to speeding up the divorce process. Cooperate. Cooperating with your spouse and also go a long way towards speeding up the process. Pursue Mediation.

Why drag out a divorce?

Someone may be delaying the divorce and dragging it out as being a form of punishment or payback to their ex, to benefit financially, to attempt to financially drain the other party, to delay ending a marriage, or some other agenda.