View Full Version : DIY is cheap divorce?
goddess023
Jan 26, 2009, 12:31 AM
Please help me. My head is spinning and confused on what to do.
My husband cheated on me for almost a year now and I just knew about it.
I want to divorce him but I just don't have enough money of my own to do it. We don't have any children yet. My best friend suggested that I go online and get more information about a DIY cheap divorce (http://www.divorceguide.com/), since no children are involved. She says the case would be much easier and does not require so much money. Does this DIY divorce really work? I need as much information from the people here on what should I do. Thank u.
George_1950
Jan 26, 2009, 06:58 AM
I went through some of the web site, and copied this portion: "First, you begin the pre-qualification portion of the online interview, which asks for very basic information. Once you have completed the pre-qualification portion, you will be taken to the checkout page where payment information is entered. After your payment has been made, you will return to complete the remainder of the online interview. Once you have provided complete and accurate responses to all portions of the online interview, click on “submit.” Our automated system transfers the information you provided in the online interview to divorce forms specific to the state where you will be filing for divorce. Then, your completed self-prepared DivorceWriter package will be printed and shipped to you via priority mail."
There is a fee involved, if you qualify. There were four qualifications in my state, such as, 1) no children under 18, 2) spuse willing to sign, 3) agreement on all issues, and 4) uncontested.
Why don't you wait a month or two? Speak with a marriage counselor and get several referrals for local attorneys. It may not cost you anything to talk with them about your case. The three issues in your case are: 1) alimony, 2) division of property, and 3) payment of debts. Also, you must decide whether you want to rub his face in his mess.
Fr_Chuck
Jan 26, 2009, 08:22 AM
If you and your soon to be ex, agrees on all terms, then you can do it, but then you can both go to the same attorney and have them do it also very cheaply.
But if he will not agree to sign, then you can't use the online
goddess023
Feb 2, 2009, 08:34 PM
I have talked to my stbx but he says he won't sign the divorce papers. Therefore, going for a DIY divorce is not the best choice. And said he won't let me get away that easily. Yes, I have talked to the lawyer and I am meeting her again next week for another discussion. Hopefully this will be over soon. I am mentally and emotionally affected by all this. :( Pray for me. Thanks.
Fr_Chuck
Feb 2, 2009, 08:38 PM
Sadly one partner can drag a divorce out for months and months, good luck